The practice at Bergstein Abogados is skilled at handling a broad spectrum of taxation matters, including corporate taxation, wealth management and tax litigation. Its client base is well-balanced, serving both large multinationals and small businesses on one side, and families and private individuals on the other. Key clients include JP Morgan, McCormick Uruguay and Aggreko Group; in recent years, it has also gained experience in advising e-commerce platforms. Practice head Domingo Pereira has substantial experience in tax planning, wealth management and defences against the tax authority. Jonas Bergstein specialises in corporate matters, M&A, and international tax planning and distribution systems. Senior associate Guzmán Ramírez supports the partners on litigation.

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Key clients

  • NTT Data
  • JP Morgan
  • Atlas
  • Thales
  • Dept
  • Aggreko
  • Geokul
  • McCormick Uruguay
  • Lexmark

Work highlights

  • Advised NTT Data on the tax implications of its future software operations in Uruguay.
  • Assisted JP Morgan with tax aspects of a legal due diligence questionnaire on financial products offered by the client.
  • Advised IT solutions company Atlas Group on the tax implications of transferring its software to a Uruguayan entity.

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Domingo Pereira