Diego Rodríguez
Partner
Ferrere
More informationFerrere‘s banking and finance practice is well established in the Uruguayan market, offering top-quality counsel on complex structured finance deals, capital markets transactions, bank M&A deals and regulatory matters. The team cooperates seamlessly with its counterparts in other practice areas, including capital markets and projects, enabling it to provide comprehensive guidance to international banks and investment funds, which are mainstays on its client roster. ’Outstanding, proactive and precise’ sole practice head Diego Rodríguez handles securities issuances, syndicated loans, securitisations, bank M&A and regulatory matters. Geraldine Ifrán is a Central Bank regulation expert, and is active on M&A transactions in the banking and insurance sectors; Gonzalo Secco and Sebastián Ramos have notable experience in project finance. Senior associate Federico Lemos is noted for his contributions on fintech, banking and capital markets transactions, while associates Lucía Rosso and Cecilia Trujillo engage in corporate finance and regulatory work, respectively. Since publication, Lemos has been raised to the partnership and will head up the office's fintech practice - effective January 2024
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Testimonials
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‘Diego Rodriguez and Cecilia Trujillo are both excellent professionals.’
‘Both Diego Rodriguez and Cecilia Trujillo are outstanding. They are both always available to talk and solve any problems, and are proactive and precise; both are very knowledgeable about all the issues we have raised with them.’
'Ferrere is a large-scale firm in Uruguay, with a group of partners with the best qualifications available. The professionals that make up the practice have a work method that allows clients to trust and rest the treatment of the legal aspects of the business in their hands. They use the appropriate technological tools and for years have cared for and promoted gender balance and diversity.'
'Sebastian Ramos is excellent in project finance. One of the best lawyers in Uruguay participating in complex financing negotiations.'
'Diego Rodríguez is a reference in financial law and capital markets. He solves complex situations with solvency, proposing practical and appropriate solutions.'
'It is a very professional team, where all its members master their areas of expertise. In particular, Ferrere has stood out as one of the first law firms to open a business area linked to fintech and crypto.'
'Diego Rodríguez is a specialist in capital market and commercial law issues that positions him as one of the leaders in the area in the market.'
'I believe that this practice has the characteristic of always being at the forefront of the segment's themes.'
Key clients
- CAF-AM
- Aberdeen Fund Managers
- IDB Invest
- UBS
- JPMorgan
- Credit Suisse
- CAF
- The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank)
- UTE
- Joyson Safety Systems
- United National Industrial Development Organization (Unido)
- Itaú Uruguay
- BBVA Uruguay
- Patria Investments
- Inviu (Banco Galicia Argentina)
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Cobra, Shell and Santander on a financing for up to $1.2bn for the acquisition of eleven onshore concessions in Brazil from Petrobras.
- Advised IDB Invest on the structuring of a B-bond to finance the Ferrocarril Central railway project.
- Advised UTE on the structuring of a trust to develop a 500kV transmission line that will connect the cities of Tacuarembó and Salto in Uruguay.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Cecilia Trujillo
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Geraldine Ifrán
Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sebastian Ramos
Partner
Federico Lemos
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diego Rodríguez