07/03/13

Sanguinetti Foder Abogados - Uruguay - LL250 - Latin Lawyer

Sanguinetti Foder Abogados

Uruguay Editorial analysis Professional notice Partner profiles

Dynamic corporate team with tax strength

Established: 2004 Partners: 3 Total lawyers: 15

Sanguinetti Foder Abogados is known for its dynamic and modern approach to providing corporate legal services, helped in part by its youth. In its nine years of existence the firm has done a good job of infiltrating what is one of Latin Americas more static legal markets, and today it is regarded as an effective corporate firm with particular strength in banking and corporate matters. The three-man partnership is complemented by the seniority of two counsel, who lend their experience to arbitration and administrative law matters. A number of clients say the firm exceeds expectations, due to a talented and experienced team. The addition of a tax partner in 2012 went towards rebuilding the partnership after two of its members left in the previous year.

PEOPLE & PRACTICES

Banking & Finance Tax Arbitration Administrative Law CORPORATE & M&A Of the three partners Eduardo Sanguinetti is a dynamic helmsman and effective promoter overseas. At home he assists foreign multinationals doing business locally, for which he wins praise because of his effective and comprehensive approach and technical ability, always supported by good judgement. In late 2012 he helped real estate and hotel developer Tonosol reach an agreement for the construction of a new business and retail complex. A client congratulates Sanguinetti and associate Alfonsina Rosa, saying their advice, work and dedication has been outstandingly professional probably two of the best lawyers in Latin America. The second name partner, Alberto Foder, also lends his hand to M&A work, helping Uruguayan supermarket chain Ta-Ta acquire a rival. Sanguinettis responsibilities for the firm extend to overseeing the corporate governance, labour, litigation, mining and metals and telecoms and media areas. One client says the firms lawyers have proven to be excellent in advice on tax issues and corporate issues, showing themselves to be capable and professional with a sound grasp of business enabling them to provide welcome strategic advice. BANKING & FINANCE Clients are emphatic in their praise for the banking practice group, complimenting the firms work in structuring complex financing and capital markets transactions. Fellow name partner Alberto Foder is noted here. He acted on behalf of creditor HSBC in settling fibre wood company Urupanels bankruptcy said to be the most complex bankruptcy the country has seen since it enacted a bankruptcy law in 2007. TAX The newest member of Sanguinetti Foders partnership, Carlos Loaiza (a very capable professional) adds valuable tax experience having worked with a leading tax team at Spains Garrigues. The hire has been highly appreciated by the firms clients, with one saying Loaiza has been tremendously helpful in understanding and overcoming the latest changes in Uruguayan tax regulations, adding that he stands out for his practical approach, close support at all times and international background. ARBITRATION

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Sanguinetti Foder Abogados - Uruguay - LL250 - Latin Lawyer

Counsel Elas Bluth was IBMs general counsel in Latin America for 23 years and has held numerous government positions. He now channels his experience into arbitration work. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Counsel Carlos Delpiazzo is a noted member of the team, and next to acting for public entities in general, he works closely with the Uruguayan Ministry of Public Health in particular. The department as a whole is overseen by name partners Alberto Foder and Eduardo Sanguinetti.

CLIENTS
Sanguinetti Foder has amassed a strong roster of multinational clients in its comparatively short existence Galp and EFG have turned to the firm, while local names include supermarket chain Ta-Ta, hotel operator Tonosol, Credit Uruguay Banco and state-owned road operator Vial del Uruguay.

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