Guyer & Regules houses one of Uruguay’s strongest real estate practices, offering an ‘excellent service’, ’good communication’ and ‘rigour in ensuring compliance with regulations’. The team, composed predominantly of women lawyers, advises on high-end residential projects and commercial operations, namely in the forestry, agribusiness and renewable energy sectors; it also represents a significant number of local REITs. 2022 saw the firm grow with the opening of two offices, one in Carrasco, Montevideo, and the other in Jose Ignacio, Maldonado; they join the Punta del Este office and headquarters in central Montevideo. The practice is co-led by the experienced duo of Federico Susena and Beatriz Spiess. Susena specialises in the structuring of real estate investments, transactions, realty trusts and REITs, and has additional expertise in forestry and agribusiness matters. Spiess focuses on sustainable housing, agribusiness, forestry and renewables projects. At of counsel level, María Fernanda González's expertise lies in agribusiness and forestry, and Carolina Suárez handles the purchase, sale and leases of commercial, industrial and residential properties. Associate Martín Ruiz’s practice is focused on high-end residential developments, particularly in the Punta del Este/Jose Ignacio area.

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Testimonials

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‘The team demonstrates rigour in compliance with regulations regarding land purchase contracts and communicates well with the client.'
'The team carries out exhaustive analysis and quickly communicates results in a simple way.'
‘Federico Susena, Beatriz Spiess and Carolina Suarez are highly involved with the client.'
'The fundamental thing is to achieve a synergy between the members of the team and that can be seen in the operation seen from our side as a client.'
'They have the willingness and knowledge, and they put themselves in the client's place in order to add to achieve the objectives.'

Key clients

Goldman Sachs
Grupo Éxito
Camposol
REIT Tierras Irrigadas I and II
Fideicomiso Tierras del Litoral
Pires Benlian Desarrollos Inmobiliarios
Montes del Plata (JV Chilean Arauco and Swedish-Finish Stora Enso)
Union Agriculture Group (UAG)
Sodimac
Vik Retreats
REIT Fondo Montes del Este
Ingleby Farms
REIT Peninsula Rentals
Frutura
Atlántico
Navigant
+Colonia

Work highlights

Advised on the +Colonia project to develop 515 hectares of land near Colonia del Sacramento.
Assisted Frutura Produce with its bid for the acquisition of the assets of Citrícola Salteña.
Advised Navigant Group on the construction of a marina, real estate and areas for leisure and recreation on an artificial island facing the rambla of Montevideo.

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