The 'very organised' team at Hughes & Hughes is well established in the dispute resolution market, and its members handle litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution matters. The firm boasts a number of major clients, among them Finnish paper giant UPM and BBVA Uruguay, across a wide range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, real estate, aviation and telecoms. The practice is led by Alfredo Taullard and Bernardo Porras, who handle both arbitration and litigation. Senior associate Agustina Silva actively assists with all matters and has particular experience in bankruptcy and insolvency litigation. Associates Magela Ramon and Felipe Riva are additional names to note.
Testimonials
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‘Spectacular lawyers, always very attentive.’
'The team members are efficient and clear.'
'Very professional, good people and warm.'
'A very organized and prepared team.'
'Knowledge of the industry and the company, empathy with the client.'
Key clients
- Adidas
- Aker Biomarine Antarctics
- Akuo Energy Uruguay
- Akzonobel
- Alcafe HNOS
- American Express
- Automotores Motor Haus
- BBVA Uruguay
- Banco Galicia Uruguay
- B.G. Industria Láctea
- Blanvira
- Camposol
- Cardiomovil
- Chembulk Maritime Denmark
- Cielo Azul Cementos y Calizas
- Colgate Palmolive
- Enjoy Conrad Punta del Este
- Extreme Liquidation
- Forestal Oriental
- Generación Eólica Minas
- Grendene
- GMO Renewable Resources Uruguay
- Grupo Pestana
- HRU
- Jebesen & Jessen
- Khiron Life Sciences
- Lojas Renner
- Mabo
- Olam Group
- Pernod Ricard Uruguay
- Pinturas Inca
- Procampo Uruguay
- Samifruit Uruguay
- SC Johnson & Son
- Statoil
- Timac Agro Uruguay
- Trade & Purchasing Company
- UPM
- Victoria Consignaciones
- Wartsila Uruguay
Work highlights
- Represented agribusiness company Olam Group in a dispute with the Uruguayan government regarding compensation for livestock slaughtered over sanitary concerns.
- Represented Aker BioMarine in a dispute over fuel paid for a fishing vessel to a company facing insolvency proceedings.
- Represented HRU after a horse owner brought a lawsuit against it regarding his horse's failed anti-doping test.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernardo Porras, Alfredo Taullard