Ferrere
Client SatisfactionInvolved in sector-significant energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects, Ferrere remains at the forefront of the market. The firm has a specialist energy practice, encompassing renewables, both upstream and downstream oil and gas, power transmission and green hydrogen projects. As well as a stellar clientele of national and international corporations, the practice also advises the Uruguayan government and public entities. Gonzalo Secco leads the team, bringing extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects, from renewable energy and oil and gas projects to transmission lines and telecoms infrastructure to tourist, transport and social infrastructure projects. Practice co-head Manuel Lecuona has particular expertise in port, logistics and renewable energy projects. With a diverse client base of multilaterals and financing entities, Sebastián Ramos advises on wind, solar and PPP infrastructure projects. Senior counsel Cristina Vázquez is an expert in PPP and is regularly called upon by clients to prepare private initiatives for infrastructure, port and logistics projects. At the senior associate level, Agustina Pérez Lete advises on the development and operation of wind and solar parks, high-tension lines, and social and transport infrastructure, while Enrique Slekis brings expert knowledge in the renewable energy sector to the team, advising companies on green hydrogen matters.
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‘It is an excellent firm; they respond to queries in a precise and strategic way. Their responses are usually immediate or very fast. They have the possibility of responding to topics from various countries and also in English.’
‘They provide a comprehensive and agile service for the company's requirements.'
‘Sebastián Ramos, together with his other partners, always provides precise answers to the questions and conflicts we have.'
‘Enrique Slekis - exceptional knowledge of his area and availability to support all types of matters within his competence.’
Key clients
- Elera Renovaveis
- Enercon
- Petrobras
- Nordex Acciona
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Shell Exploration
- ExxonMobil
- Grupo Aldesa
- Aberdeen Fund Managers Limited
- GSEP
- Navios
- ORPEA
- Enel
- AGUNSA
- Terminales Graneleras Uruguayas
- EnerTrag
- Kosmos
- Jan de Nul
- Hyundai
- Cobra (Grupo ACS)
- OXY Petroleum
- IDB Group
- CAF (Latin America Development Bank)
- CAF-AM
- RAFISA
- Montevideo Gas & Conecta
- Intendencia de Paysandú
- EX-IM Bank USA
- Blue Arrow
- Cobra
- Fideicomiso REIF
- CDPQ
- Bestinver and Aberdeen
- Alfanar Energía
Work highlights
- Advised Google on the development of a data centre campus and a submarine cable project, Firmina, that has recently landed in the Uruguayan shore and connects the US, Brazil and Argentina.
- Advising Enertrag on the planning and development of the Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub project, to be implemented in the Department of Tacuarembó, in northern Uruguay.
- Advised the lenders on the financing provided to a Uruguayan trust engaged in the design, construction and operation of a 500kV transmission line that connects the cities of Tacuarembó and Salto.
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Gonzalo Secco, Manuel Lecuona