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Sebastián Ramos

Sebastián Ramos

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by FERRERE

Latin America

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance, Infrastructure, Project Finance; ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance), M&A, Corporate and Energy.

Career

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.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA); Uruguay-Germany Chamber of Commerce, Uruguayan Bar Association.

Publications

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.

Personal

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.

Education

University of Chicago

LL.M.

2012

University of Montevideo (Uruguay)

Attorney

2008

Languages Spoken

English; Spanish; German.

Key sectors

Financial ServicesEnergy and UtilitiesProperty, Construction and InfrastructureRetail and ConsumerEnvironmental and Waste

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Projects & Energy - Uruguay

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
  • 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.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America

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