Mr Fernando De Posadas > Posadas > Montevideo, Uruguay > Lawyer Profile
Posadas Offices
RUTA 8, KM 17500, OF 115
CP 91600, ZONAMERICA
MONTEVIDEO
Uruguay
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Mr Fernando De Posadas
Work Department
Corporate and Commercial Law
Position
Partner. Has significant experience in Corporate and Commercial Law becoming one of the firm´s key figures in major M&A processes, thus providing legal advice on the most important investment projects in the country.
Career
During his career at Posadas, Posadas & Vecino, Mr. de Posadas has gained significant experience in Corporate and Commercial Law becoming one of the key figures at the firm in major mergers and acquisitions processes, thus providing legal advice on the most important investment projects in the country. Mr. de Posadas represents domestic and foreign companies, as well as banking institutions, on financial and commercial transactions, including matters relating to foreign investment, shareholders’ agreements, syndicated loans, joint ventures, trusts and operations and transactions concerning natural resources. In 1997 he worked as a foreign associate at the prestigious law firm King & Spalding LLP contributing towards his extensive experience in the field. Renowned international publications such as Chambers & Partners Global, Chambers & Partners Latin America and IFLR have cited him as one of the best attorneys in the country in his field.
Languages
Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Memberships
– Colegio de Abogados del Uruguay (Uruguayan Bar Association). – International Bar Association (IBA).
Education
– Doctor in Law and Social Sciences – Universidad de la República – Uruguay. – LLM (Master in Common Law Studies) – Georgetown University Law Center – USA.
Lawyer Rankings
Uruguay > Corporate and M&A
(Hall of Fame)Acting on behalf of both local and foreign companies, Posadas advises on M&A, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. The team’s client base spans the full range of sectors, from infrastructure, energy and automotive to agribusiness and forestry. Due diligence is another prolific area for the practice, in which the team often operates on a cross-border basis. Fernando de Posadas
concentrates his practice on significant investment projects and leads the sizeable corporate team alongside Tomas Gurméndez, who advises corporations and shareholders on corporate governance. Tomás Guerrero is an expert in M&A, and advises national and international clients on commercial agreements. Andrés Aznárez has particular experience in advising Brazilian companies, while Lucía Barrios focuses on the e-commerce and agribusiness sectors. Gerardo Caffera receives high praise from clients and Martina Reyes is an associate of note.
Uruguay > Projects and energy
PPP projects are a focal point for Posadas, and the team is involved in a range of transport and social infrastructure projects. With a balanced developer and lender practice, the team handles project financing and development and has a strong background in the acquisition of energy and infrastructure assets. The group demonstrates expertise in renewable energy matters and continues to take on new clients in the sector, such as HIF Global and Essential Energy. Tomas Gurméndez jointly leads the team, specialising in the financing of energy and infrastructure projects and with a successful track record in cross-border acquisitions and divestments of energy and project companies. Practice co-head Fernando de Posadas takes a lead role in various construction projects across the hydrogen, pulp and paper, and mining industries. Victoria Garabato counts both lenders and sponsors among her clients, advising on project development, construction and financing.