Projects & Energy
Uruguay
8 years ranked
Provided by FERRERE
Banking and Finance, Infrastructure, Project Finance; ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance), M&A, Corporate and Energy.
Sebastián Ramos is a member of FERRERE’s Banking & Finance department and is an expert in contracts, specializing in drafting and negotiating agreements for complex projects. He also provides legal advice to clients on project structuring, development and finance.
Sebastián has advised multilaterals, funds and financial institutions on the financing of dozens of infrastructure and energy projects in the public and private sectors in Uruguay, including EPC, PPP and concession contracts, as well as operating and maintenance agreements.
International Bar Association (IBA); Uruguay-Germany Chamber of Commerce, Uruguayan Bar Association.
He is the author of Contratos. Su redacción y modelos (Contracts. Their drafting and templates), published by Thomson Reuters in 2014, which has had five editions, and the books El contrato de préstamo, intereses y sus garantías (Loan contracts, Interests and their guarantees), Financiamiento de Proyectos. PP, Concesiones y PPA (Project Finance. PPP, Concessions and PPA), and Arrendamientos Urbanos y Comodatos de inmuebles (Real Estate Lease Agreements) likewise published by Thomson Reuters.
He has also authored several articles analyzing loan and construction agreement issues, such as force majeure, termination rights and damages.
He is professor of Contracts and of M&A at Universidad de Montevideo, where he is also professor of Contract Writing at the institution’s graduate center. He has taught courses for La Ley Uruguay and has been a guest professor in Argentina.
University of Chicago
LL.M.
2012
University of Montevideo (Uruguay)
Attorney
2008
English; Spanish; German.
Provided by Chambers
Experienced partner Sebastián Ramos demonstrates a strong lender-side practice, with a notable focus on cross-border financings, syndicated lending, acquisition financings and refinancing transactions.
Well-regarded lawyer Sebastián Ramos regularly acts as counsel to multinational clients on the negotiation of EPC and O&M agreements and sector-related M&A transactions. He is also well placed to advise both borrowers and lenders on project finance mandates in Uruguay.
Provided by Chambers
Sebastián Ramos combines strong technical expertise with a respectful, client-focused approach and is always willing to dedicate time to supporting clients. His guidance in banking and finance matters consistently adds significant value.
Sebastián Ramos’s performance is excellent, combining deep legal knowledge, strategic vision and a strong sense of responsibility. His support is instrumental in the successful management of projects, and having him as an adviser on highly complex matters is a significant advantage.
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