LAWYER PROFILE

Matías Pérez del Castillo

Latin America 2027

Pérez del Castillo & Asociados

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Labour & Employment

Uruguay

12 years ranked

Dispute Resolution

Uruguay

10 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Uruguay

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Pérez del Castillo & Asociados

Latin America

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”.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Labour & Employment - Uruguay

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Distinguished partner and head of department Matías Pérez del Castillo continues to garner stellar praise from the market for his command of a wide range of labour and employment mandates in Uruguay. Key clients routinely seek him out to assist with labour litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as for collective bargaining agreements with relevant unions.

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Matías Pérez del Castillo continues to be recognised for his strength in M&A, advising on acquisitions, disposals, investments and shareholder arrangements across a range of sectors. He also assists clients with strategic corporate governance and complex commercial agreements.

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Dispute Resolution - Uruguay

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Head of department Matías Pérez del Castillo is recognised by clients in the Uruguayan market for his activity in the dispute resolution sphere, including civil and commercial litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matías Pérez del Castillo is highly objective and brings extensive experience in labour relations at both industry and national levels. His technical expertise is unquestionable and commands significant respect in the market.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America
Matías Pérez del Castillo's ability to understand the complexity of business issues beyond a purely legal perspective is particularly noteworthy. He helps clients move beyond their initial diagnosis of a problem, providing a deeper understanding of the complexities involved and the most effective way to address them.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America
Matías Pérez del Castillo stands out for his technical strength, great ability to build commercial relationships and strong leadership capabilities.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Matías Pérez del Castillo has a deep understanding of regulations and business practices. He works closely with clients, understands their needs and responds promptly to all issues that arise.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America