Matías Pérez del Castillo

Practice Areas

He is a reference in Uruguayan legal services.

His practice includes advice to national and multinational companies that operate in Uruguay, in three main areas: labour & employment, corporate-M&A, and dispute resolution.

In labour matters, he advises companies in matters of special complexity with a focus on the successful execution of business and the prevention and resolution of conflicts.

In corporate matters, he excels on commercial contracting, mergers & acquisitions and in business structuring.

In Dispute Resolution, he leads judicial disputes, also representing clients in extrajudicial negotiations and arbitrations.

Career

Extensive experience working in national and international law firms. Professor at the University of Montevideo and at its Business School.

Director and founding partner of Pérez del Castillo & Asociados since 2012, leading the development of the firm to become a top full services firm in Uruguay.

Professional Memberships

Uruguayan Bar Asociation.

Uruguayan Association of Labour Law and Social Security.

Publications

Speaker at corporate and academic events on business law topics.

Author and coauthor of various books: “Practical Handbook of Labor Standards”, “Telework in Uruguay”, “Liability in Collective Labor Relations”, “Companies and Trade Unions”, “Labor Processes”, “Disruption, Shared Economy and Law”, “Safety and Health Regulations at Work”,

“Collective Labor Law”.