Mr Nicolás Piaggio > Guyer & Regules > Montevideo, Uruguay > Lawyer Profile

Guyer & Regules remains a go-to choice for both local and international banks, acting as regular counsel to a significant number of private banks. The team’s expert advice covers credit and trade facilities, convertible loans, financial trusts, hybrid financings, derivatives and debt notes. It stands out for having a strong regulatory practice, supporting regulated institutions in M&A and advising investment funds on registration. The group’s leading position in the market sees it excel in innovative transactions, including fintech matters and project and sustainability sovereign bonds. Capital markets is another focus area, and the practice plays a key role in sovereign debt issuances. Álvaro Tarabal leads the team, alongside Nicolás Herrera and financial regulatory expert Nicolás Piaggio, who is experienced in financing and sovereign debt transactions and debt restructurings. Head of the fintech practice Florencia Castagnola has a wealth of experience in banking and finance regulations. Federico Piano plays a lead role in advice to key clients, such as BBVA and HSBC. With an impressive clientele of lenders, multilaterals and local financial institutions, Juan Manuel Mercant is experienced in project finance structures. Marcos Payssé leads capital markets transactions, while Guzmán Rodríguez is noted for his role in derivatives matters and cross-border financing.

A prominent player in the Uruguayan M&A market, Guyer & Regules is one of the ‘strongest and most recognised‘ teams in this field and is often called upon to advise on high-value transactions. It regularly participates in international deals, drawing on its global network to advise an extensive list of global clients and leading exporting companies in Uruguay. A ‘reference in Uruguay for foreign investment’, Nicolás Piaggio was promoted to senior partnership in January 2023. He co-leads the team alongside Corina Bove, who is praised by clients for her ‘great intelligence and knowledge of the market‘. Álvaro Tarabal bolsters the team’s international capabilities, representing clients in cross-border transactions and foreign investment matters. Javier Berdaguer is regularly sought out by foreign clients looking to operate businesses in Uruguay. Following his recent promotion to partner, Guzmán Rodríguez advises the team’s key clients on corporate matters on a day-to-day basis. At the associate level, María Emilia Cadenas is another name to note.