Active in litigation, arbitration and mediation, Posadas represents clients in civil, commercial and administrative disputes and plays a prominent role in class action lawsuits. As well as representing large corporations in both domestic and international litigation, the team also advises individuals on civil lawsuits, particularly inheritance and succession cases. Expert litigator and mediator Luis Nin Estevez jointly leads the team, with a wealth of experience in contractual liability and damages cases. Practice co-head Valeria Techera specialises in both civil and commercial disputes, advising on the enforcement of guarantees, bankruptcy proceedings and liability claims. Senior associate Virginia Yellinek plays a key role in financial matters, representing multinational companies in debt collection and bankruptcy proceedings. Emiliano Opertti, senior associate, brings arbitration experience to the team, advising clients on commercial disputes at a national and international level. Associate Luis Seguí is praised by clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a team that shows solidity when it comes to advice on conflict resolution and procedural matters. They demonstrate interest in understanding the topic of consultation and providing the best support.’

  • ‘Personal and professional warmth. They show a predisposition and openness to challenge the topics they are asked about.’

  • ‘I highlight Luis Segui.’

Key clients

  • Cubico Sustainable Investments
  • CIEMSA
  • Conaprole
  • Gas Sayago
  • UTE
  • ANCAP
  • Liga Uruguaya de Futbol Profesional
  • Asociación Española Primera de Socorros Mutuos
  • 1250 associates from Asociación Española Primera de Socorros Mutuos.
  • Intendencia Municipal de Maldonado
  • Intendencia Municipal de Rocha
  • La Buonora & Asociados
  • Pedidos Ya
  • Owners of the Icon Tower Brava building

Work highlights

  • Defended Cubico Sustainable Investments, which has been subject to lawsuits from local government and by landowners relating to three wind farm projects.
  • Represented Conaprole against Corpovex and the State of Venezuela in a $30m dispute for non-paid exports.
  • Acted for Gas Sayago in a dispute with OAS worth $30m arising from a breach in an EPC agreement for an LNG plant.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Nin Estevez, Valeria Techera