Nicolás Piaggio

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Banking & Finance

Uruguay

21 Years Ranked

Band 1

Corporate/M&A

Uruguay

15 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Latin America 2025

About

Provided by Nicolás Piaggio

Global

Practice Areas

Nicolás Piaggio is Co-Chair of the Firm. He works mainly in the Banking and Corporate Department. His experience includes the participation in financing transactions and debt restructurings, sovereign debt transactions (including a direct participation in the several Uruguayan successful multi-billion sovereign debt exchanges), public and private securities' offers, corporate work specializing in complex mergers and acquisitions.

Career

Master in Corporate Law at the University of Montevideo (2000). Linklaters - New York (September 1997 - November 1998). Professor of Banking and Securities Regulations at the Universidad de Montevideo.

Personal

Ranked by Chambers and Partners in Band 1 in the “Banking and Finance” sector and also in Band 1 in the “Corporate” sector.

Nicolas has led the issuance of the first-ever sustainability-linked bond in our country. This deal was awarded as Deal of the Year by IFLR in the 2023 IFLR Americas Awards.

Recognised among prestigious international legal publications such as “PLC Which Lawyer”, “Latin Lawyer”, “Who´s Who Legal” for his outstanding performance in Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A matters. Nicolás has been distinguished as LACCA Thought Leader 2023.

Co-Chair of the Corporate and M&A Committee of the International Bar Association for the period 2023-2024.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Prestigious partner Nicolás Piaggio continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his acclaimed practice in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Outstanding partner Nicolás Piaggio co-leads the department and offers extensive experience advising clients on multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, share purchase agreements and relevant regulatory issues. With particular technology and telecommunications experience, he can be found assisting with transactions involving key companies with regional assets, including those entering the Uruguayan market for the first time.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nicolás Piaggio is brilliant and a point of reference for us. Everyone considers him the top banking lawyer in Uruguay..

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationship with clients have made him one of the key lawyers in the country.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationships with clients have made him the most experienced lawyer in the country. He also has great recognition in the market.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio is simply an elite lawyer. He combines deep market knowledge, a practical approach and empathy towards clients' needs.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio is brilliant and a point of reference for us. Everyone considers him the top banking lawyer in Uruguay..

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationship with clients have made him one of the key lawyers in the country.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationships with clients have made him the most experienced lawyer in the country. He also has great recognition in the market.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicolás Piaggio is simply an elite lawyer. He combines deep market knowledge, a practical approach and empathy towards clients' needs.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Global Guide