LAWYER PROFILE

Nicolás Piaggio

Latin America 2027

Guyer & Regules

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Uruguay

19 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Uruguay

19 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Guyer & Regules

Latin America

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 2024.

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 Latin America

Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Outstanding partner Nicolás Piaggio is a driving force and a star individual sought out for his expertise in Uruguay's corporate/M&A arena. He 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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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 arena. He is highly sought after for advice on sophisticated financing transactions, capital markets issuances and financial trust structures.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nicolás Piaggio is an outstanding lawyer with a particular strength in handling highly complex matters. He is recognised as one of the leading practitioners in Uruguay and is a go-to adviser for strategic and high-stakes issues.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
It is a privilege to work with Nicolás Piaggio. He approaches our matters with exceptional dedication and treats each one with the utmost attention and care. His composure, sound judgement and ability to navigate complex situations inspire considerable confidence.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Nicolás leads complex transactions with ease, focusing on achieving successful outcomes for all parties involved while maintaining a prudent approach to risk. He is an excellent professional whose judgement, experience and collaborative style are highly valued.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Nicolás Piaggio is a market leader in financing and capital markets in Uruguay, offering a high standard of client service and exceptional commercial understanding of the field.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
Nicolás Piaggio is one of Uruguay’s most respected banking lawyers. He is a luxury to have on highly complex matters.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America