Diego Duran
Counsel
Ferrere
More informationFerrere‘s ’multidisciplinary, ultra professional’ real estate team, lauded as being ‘always up to date on laws and regulations’, is comfortably among the market’s strongest. The practice represents both investors and developers, handling bids, construction contracts, purchases and sales; the forestry, agribusiness and high-end residential sectors are its primary sources of work. The department operates from three offices: in addition to its main base in Montevideo, it assists agribusiness and forestry clients from Tacuarembó, and counsels Argentinian clients from Colonia. The ’brilliant and practical’ Carlos Falco leads the group and has specialities in real estate financing, agribusiness matters and real estate litigation. Diego Durán, who was promoted to of counsel in October 2022, is building a name for himself in agribusiness matters; he is highlighted for his ‘reliability, proactivity and clarity’. Senior associate Florencia Taboas is particularly active in the forestry sector, and associate Ana Laura Oliveros exhibits ’excellent client focus and communication skills with strong legal analysis’, assisting with the full scope of matters handled by the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Ferrere is one of the best firms in Uruguay and has a highly-trained team that is committed to customer service.’
‘Ferrere has a wonderful team spirit that shines through all of its departments. In the real estate department, they have the expertise required to handle the most complex matters.'
‘Carlos Falco is brilliant and practical lawyer with fabulous emotional intelligence, who is a true pleasure to deal with. He looks for client-focused solutions to complex legal issues, demystifying the legal terrain so that his clients can confidently follow his advice.'
- 'Ana Laura Oliveros combines excellent client-focus and communication skills with strong legal analysis.’
‘I highlight Diego Duran for several reasons: reliability, proactivity, predisposition, clarity, and effective decision making.’
‘It is a multidisciplinary, ultra professional, highly-trained team that is dedicated to solving the client's issue favorably and quickly.’
‘There is no issue the team cannot address - they are always up to date on laws and regulations.'
Key clients
- Ventura – Kopel Sanchez
- Agroempresa Forestal / Fideicomiso Forestal Bosques del Uruguay
- Proa Carrasco - L’Eclat Developers
- Global Forest Partners
- Hughes & Rienzi
- Bosques de las Serranías
- Project Platinum (Kimelman + Campiglia)
- Bouza Group
- Independencia Fondos de Inversión (Independencia Investment Funds Chile)
- Nestlé
- Dairy producers' financing fund
- GNV GROUP
Work highlights
- Advised Fideicomiso Forestal Bosques del Uruguay IV on its acquisition of 60,000 hectares of forestry land in four Uruguayan departments.
- Advised Project Cosmos on the creation of a public offering financial trust for the construction of corporate and residential buildings in Montevideo.
- Assisted a group of investors with a land acquisition for the construction of a a 19-storey residential, commercial and office building.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Florencia Taboas
Senior Associate
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carlos Falco
Partner.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Falco