Specialising in rural land matters, Hughes & Hughes advises clients on a national level on sales and purchases. The team also has in-depth knowledge of land planning regulations, including land use and land categories. Haroldo Espalter leads the practice and is an expert in rural real estate transactions. Juan Carlos Oreggia Carrau is also a key contact, bringing particular expertise in the agribusiness and forestry sectors to the team. Florencia Beyhaut focuses her real estate practice on urban and rural land development and residential infrastructure.
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Key clients
- UPM – Forestal Oriental
- SA San Miguel
- Akuo Energy – Glymont
- Global Timber Resources
- Frutura Uruguay
- GTI 10 Investments Acquisitions
- Company Limited C/O Global Forests Partners
- Gmo Global Renewable Resources
- TRG (The Rohatyn Grou)
- Automotores Gildemeister
- Balsa & Asociados
Work highlights
- Advised Frutura Uruguay on the lease of three citrus plantations.
- Advised Automotores Gildemeister on the divesture of strategic land in Uruguay.
- Advised Balsa & Asociados on the acquisition of a corporate structure featuring a real estate underlying asset.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Haroldo Espalter