Drawing on the firm’s global network, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga is regularly involved in cross-border litigation on behalf of both locally-based clients and an impressive roster of multinational companies. Advising significant banks in the country, namely Santander and Itaú, the team has a strong background in debt restructuring, collections and bankruptcy matters. Antitrust litigation is another prolific area, and the group represents clients against claims of anti-competitive behaviour. It also noted a recent increase in cases related to environmental law. Practice co-head Nicolás Brause focuses on commercial law and antitrust and bankruptcy cases. He leads the team alongside Mariela Ruanova, who demonstrates particular prowess in financial litigation. At the senior associate level, Bruno Steneri is regularly sought after for representation in insurance litigation, while Andrés Tiscornia advises international clients on procedural law matters.
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Distinctions
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Témoignages
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‘The dispute resolution team at Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga seems very solid and reliable to me. Demonstrates initiative and concern for the entrusted matter, keeping the client informed at all times.’
‘Personal attitude, technical aptitude, experience, good communication and recognised prestige, since its foundation in Uruguay.'
‘Practicality and creativity to find good and efficient solutions. Dedication and follow-up of matters. Extensive knowledge of the industry and the market. Speed of response and immediacy. I highlight Nicolás Brause.’
‘One of the best qualities of the lawyers at this firm is teamwork with the client. They care about understanding the business and its operations, in order to organise a better defense.’
Clients clés
- Banco Santander
- Volkswagen
- Tik Tok
- Dubai Investment Corporation
- McDonald's
- Banco Itaú
- Amazon
- Adidas
- Genacol International Corporation
Points forts
- Representing Google in cases regarding the right to be forgotten.
- Advising Adidas on the multimillion-dollar claim filed against all Adidas companies by the former local representative of Reebok, the brand previously bought by Adidas, that alleged its insolvency was due to breaches by Adidas.
- Defending Consorcio Aguas de Montevideo against a claim seeking the annulment of a pivotal administrative act, the opening of the public tender for the Arazatí Project.
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Responsable de la pratique
Nicolás Brause; Mariela Ruanova