Guyer & Regules remains a go-to choice for both local and international banks, acting as regular counsel to a significant number of private banks. The team’s expert advice covers credit and trade facilities, convertible loans, financial trusts, hybrid financings, derivatives and debt notes. It stands out for having a strong regulatory practice, supporting regulated institutions in M&A and advising investment funds on registration. The group’s leading position in the market sees it excel in innovative transactions, including fintech matters and project and sustainability sovereign bonds. Capital markets is another focus area, and the practice plays a key role in sovereign debt issuances. Álvaro Tarabal leads the team, alongside Nicolás Herrera and financial regulatory expert Nicolás Piaggio, who is experienced in financing and sovereign debt transactions and debt restructurings. Head of the fintech practice Florencia Castagnola has a wealth of experience in banking and finance regulations. Federico Piano plays a lead role in advice to key clients, such as BBVA and HSBC. With an impressive clientele of lenders, multilaterals and local financial institutions, Juan Manuel Mercant is experienced in project finance structures. Marcos Payssé leads capital markets transactions, while Guzmán Rodríguez is noted for his role in derivatives matters and cross-border financing.
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‘Guyer has a reputation for being the best law firm in the country and when you work with them you understand why. The level of professionalism and solidity of its lawyers sets a standard of excellence in the country.’
'I would like to highlight Guzmán Rodríguez Carrau. Not only is his technical and professional capacity exceptional, but also his human warmth and personal dedication make him face any difficult situation with the certainty of being in the best hands.’
'It is a very homogeneous team and they have a very strong culture that permeates all areas of practice. Outstanding partners and associates: Florencia Castagnola, Nicolas Piaggio, Federico Piano, Juan Manuel Mercant, Marcos Paysse.’
‘These are exceptional lawyers. Nicolas Piaggio is absolutely brilliant, a member of the country's legal elite. But they are a team, and that team includes exceptional partners, such as Florencia Castagnola with deep knowledge in fintech, Federico Piano with great visibility, market knowledge and leadership in his generation, as well as Juan Mercant, a prominent lawyer with great knowledge of the financing area - energy in particular and project finance in general.’
‘Nicolas Piaggio is, in my opinion, the best banking lawyer in Uruguay. He is brilliant. Also, Federico Piano is a younger but absolutely outstanding and brilliant partner; Juan Manuel Mercant is extremely capable and very responsive. Florencia Castagnola is amazing as well; she has an outstanding capacity to push the deal through and is excellent. I worked on a deal with Marcos Paysse and was impressed by his capabilities as well. All in all, in their own style, each of them deliver a first quality service.’
‘We generate a relationship of great trust, they are our trusted advisors. The partner we work with the most is Federico Piano, a brilliant, excellent professional and a better person. Always ready to solve what we need. Florencia Castagnola, Juan Manuel Mercant, Nicolas Piaggio, Marcos Paysse are also excellent. The participation of partners on a permanent basis makes a huge difference. And the degree of expertise, market knowledge and care they take at all times as well.’
‘They put themselves in the client's shoes. Particularly Juan Manuel Mercant.’
‘Guyer is our key team to develop the business in Uruguay. Their knowledge, experience, trust and quality makes them unique.’
Clients clés
- Citibank
- HSBC
- Banco Itaú
- JP Morgan
- Bank of America
- BBVA
- IDD
- CAF
- Credit Agricole
- UBS
Points forts
- Advised the underwriters (BofA Securities, Citigroup Global Markets and Itau BBA USA Securities) on a debt issuance of the Republic of Uruguay of $1.2bn to make a concurrent tender offer.
- Advised Sabre on a private financing led by Centerbridge and other investors of a credit facility of $700m to Sabre Financial Borrower, supported by Sabre Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries.
- Advised HSBC Bank (Uruguay) on a successful issuance of mortgage credit notes, which was indexed to the inflation rate and amounted to $15m.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Federico Piano
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d'une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Nicolás Piaggio; Nicolás Herrera; Álvaro Tarabal