Bergstein Abogados has established itself as a key player in Uruguay’s corporate sector, handling significant transactions like the OJI land acquisition and the restructuring of Codere Group’s debt. The team provides personalised legal advice across all corporate law areas, maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and multinational clients. Recently, it has supported Brazilian and Argentine companies expanding into Uruguay. Practice heads Guillermo Duarte, an expert in M&A and investment, and Jonás Bergstein, a specialist in international transactions and tax, lead the team. They are supported by a group of associates, including Daniel Mosco, specialising in corporate and financial law, María Eugenia Alvarez, focusing on corporate compliance and notarial matters, and Tamar Bergstein, advising on corporate tax and optimisation.
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Key clients
- Oji Paper Company
- AltaGenetics
- Buenaventura
- Rolls Royce
- Purefert
- Grupo Isidro
- Adidas
- Grupo Emasal
- Very Good Ventures
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú
- Goldman Sachs
- Playmaker Capital
Work highlights
Advised Oji Paper Company on the acquisition of over 40 thousand hectares of land, the incorporation of its local subsidiary, obtaining all relevant authorizations and permits, and launching its day-to-day activities.
Advised Compañía Uruguaya de Medios de Procesamiento and its shareholders on the transfer of the company to Spanish Minsait Payments, an Indra subsidiary.
Advised Rolls-Royce on its landing in Uruguay and the launch of its regional activities.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Guillermo Duarte; Jonás Bergstein
Other key lawyers
Daniel Mosco; Eugenia Alvarez; Tamar Bergstein