Ferrere

Ferrere‘s position at the forefront of the banking and finance sector is reflected by its stellar roster of national and international clients, which includes banks, financial institutions and government entities. The team is also involved in the drafting of regulation in the sector. Its one-stop-shop service encompasses structured finance and loan transactions, as well as regulatory advice and M&A within the banking space. The practice is active in the capital markets field and is regularly called upon by clients to advise on securitisations and bond issuances; practice head Diego Rodríguez specialises in securitisations and has a successful track record in handling significant securitisations in Uruguay. Focusing on banking regulations, Geraldine Ifrán plays a key role in M&A of banking and insurance entities. Gonzalo Secco advises a diverse range of clients and has particular expertise in project finance, as does Sebastián Ramos, who advises foreign lenders on the financing and refinancing of infrastructure and energy projects. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Federico Lemos leads the firm’s dedicated fintech practice and plays a key role in capital markets transactions. At the senior associate level, Cecilia Trujillo participates in both national and international commercial transactions, and Lucía Rosso is also an active member of the team.