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Santiago Gortari Scheck

Santiago Gortari Scheck

Latin America 2026

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Santiago specializes in international tax structuring, corporate and commercial law, fiduciary services, banking and compliance, estate planning, and asset protection. He regularly advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and international companies on the design and implementation of efficient holding, investment, and trust structures across multiple jurisdictions.

His practice includes advising on transparency regulations, economic substance, and regulatory compliance in Latin America, the United States, and key offshore jurisdictions.

He also has strong expertise in advising startups and venture-backed companies on corporate structuring, capital raising, and shareholder arrangements, as well as assisting with mergers and acquisitions, investor negotiations, and exit strategies.

Career

Santiago Gortari is a Uruguayan lawyer with an MBA from EAE Business School (Spain), and a law degree from the Universidad de Montevideo (2013).

He holds the STEP Certificate (2017) and the STEP Diploma (2018) in International Trust Management, internationally recognized credentials in the field of trusts and estate planning.

Santiago has developed his career advising individuals, families, and corporate clients across Latin America and Europe, with a strong focus on cross-border legal and tax planning.

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Chambers Latin America

Tax - Uruguay

Associate to watch
Associates to watch

Individual Editorial

Santiago Gortari Scheck breaks into the ranking table this year as an associate-to-watch, after accumulating praise from clients for his customer service and support on tax matters.

Strengths

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  • Santiago Gortari Scheck combines sophisticated advice with availability for the client. He is a lawyer with international training and lots of experience.

    TaxChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Innovation Legal | Tax | Tech (2)

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