As a leading firm in the real estate sector, Guyer & Regules regularly advises on innovative projects, including data centres, blockchain facilities and green hydrogen projects. The team has a strong background in luxury developments, particularly in the residential and tourist sectors, as well as in retail and agribusiness projects. It acts for an impressive clientele of banks, advising on mortgages, leasing and loans, and local REITs. Practice co-head Federico Susena advises on developments in the tourism, commercial and industrial sectors and has an established international practice, advising on foreign investment in real estate. He leads the group alongside Beatriz Spiess, who brings experience in sustainable development to the team and advises on industrial and housing real estate developments. With particular strength in the forestry and agribusiness sectors, counsel María Fernanda González is an expert in the structuring of REITs. Carolina Suárez, counsel, specialises in the drafting of real estate agreements, including purchases, sales and leases. Senior associate Martín Ruiz advises investors on real estate and housing developments in the tourism sector, including second residences.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘For me and my clients, it is comforting to have the advice and dedication of outstanding professionals such as Federico Susena, Beatriz Spiess, Martín Ruiz and the rest of the team of notaries, lawyers and accountants. Clients always express their gratitude and admiration for the exceptional level of care and professionalism they receive. Thanks to the support of the firm, I can carry out my work with greater confidence and offer the highest quality service to my clients.’

  • ‘Solid experience, knowledge, excellent client relationship. The plus is the trust and support generated by the advice they provide. I highlight the work of Federico Susena and Carolina Súarez.’

  • ‘Beatriz Spiess: problem resolution, speed of response, permanent availability, proposal of alternatives, management of relationships with the counterparty.’

  • ‘They are very well organised and highly qualified professionals for the task. Beatriz Spiess's work is outstanding.’

  • ‘Federico Susena and Carolina Suarez are very responsive, know the legal framework and market standards inside out. They deliver fast and with very high quality.’

  • ‘We have been working with Beatriz Spiess and found her to be very knowledgable and helpful with real estate matters. She is very responsive and anticipates issues so that we can address them.’

  • ‘Beatriz Spiess is very responsive, clear, and helpful.’

  • ‘Personal quality, availability, warmth: Federico Susena and Carolina Suarez.’

Key clients

  • Goldman Sachs
  • Grupo Éxito
  • Camposol
  • REIT Tierras Irrigadas I and II
  • Fideicomiso Tierras del Litoral
  • Pires Benlian Desarrollos Inmobiliarios
  • Montes del Plata
  • Union Agriculture Group (UAG)
  • JHSF Fasano
  • Sodimac
  • Vik Retreats
  • REIT Fondo Montes del Este
  • Ingleby Farms
  • REIT Peninsula Rentals
  • Frutura Produce
  • Atlántico Punta del Este
  • Navigant
  • +Colonia
  • DH2
  • Fideicomiso Eucalyptus del Sur
  • Tether

Work highlights

  • Advised the investor on the structuring and acquisition of approximately 515 hectares for the development of a real estate project that proposes to become the largest innovation centre and the first smart city in Latin America.
  • Advised Frutura Produce on the bid for the acquisition of the assets of Citricola Salteña, carried out within the bankruptcy process of this company.
  • Advising trusts Fideicomiso Financiero Tierras Irrigadas I and II on the acquisition of rural land for agriculture exploitation to be carried out by setting up an irrigation system.

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Federico Susena