Maria Laura Caffera
Senior Associate
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Tax
Ferrere
More informationOffering ‘simple and creative solutions’ to clients’ problems, the team at Ferrere is ’dedicated, client-focused and knowledgeable about all aspects’ of tax law, namely sophisticated tax structures and tax litigation. The practice has developed niche expertise in tax matters concerning the energy and natural resources sectors, including the financing and development of wind farms, hydrocarbon exploration and forestry. The practice’s lawyers collaborate with their counterparts at the Bolivia and Paraguay offices as part of the firm’s regional tax group. Practice head Gianni Gutiérrez specialises in the structuring of tax aspects of M&A and financial products, personal wealth planning, and tax optimisation work for major investment projects. Isabel Laventure carries out both tax consultancy and litigation work and leads the firm’s private client practice. At senior associate level, María Laura Caffera is noted for her support on foreign trade taxation matters, and Antonella Caraballo assists with tax litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘We hardly have to explain a problem because they understand it right away and immediately give us the best solutions, which are often simple and very creative.’
‘The professionals have an excellent level of skill and knowledge; they are trained, dedicated, expert and client-focused.’
‘Gianni Gutiérrez is knowledgeable and knows how to put the client's mind at ease.’
'Isabel Laventure is an exceptional professional, an expert in her area, generous in sharing her experience.'
'Gianni Gutierrez is a versatile professional. Outstanding for large corporation tax, complex tax matters and HNWIs as well.'
'Accurate and timely responses to each professional matter we entrusted to the firm.'
'We are very satisfied with this team to the point that we do not think of looking for other offices.'
Key clients
- Uber
- Hyatt
- DirecTV
- JPMorgan Chase
- JetSmart
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Hidrovias do Brasil
- IBM
- Pluspetrol
- Colgate Palmolive
- Syngenta
- UBS
- Nestlé
- Sabre
- British Gas
- Deme Group
- Essential Energy
- Warnermedia Direct Latam
- Berlitz
- Institut Pasteur
- Joint Distribution Committee
- Scotiabank Uruguay
- Diageo
- BASF
- Siemens
- Kemira
Work highlights
- Assisted multinational dredging company Deme with obtaining a private ruling request from the tax authority.
- Advised Linzor Capital on the acquisition of a controlling stake in tech company InConcert.
- Represented Uber in litigation and assisted it with its dealings with the Uruguayan tax authority.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Gianni Gutiérrez
Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Isabel Laventure
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gianni Gutiérrez