Santiago Castellán
Partner
Training and Experience
- SpecialisationCorporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, Insolvency Law.
- TrainingLawyer graduated from the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the University of the Republic (UDELAR), with a Master's Degree in Business Law from the University of Montevideo (UM).
- ExperienceSantiago has more than 20 years of experience advising corporate clients, both local and international, in a wide range of sectors. His practice focuses on structuring M&A transactions, advising foreign companies on setting up in Uruguay, and handling complex corporate and bankruptcy restructurings.
- AcknowledgementsSantiago has been recognised by Chambers & Partners Latin America (currently Band 4 for Corporate and M&A), where he was praised for his strategic approach and natural leadership. He has also been honoured for Leaders LeagueHe is a leading practitioner in the areas of corporate law, commercial litigation and debt restructuring.
- Outstanding AchievementsHe has led multiple M&A transactions in sectors such as technology and construction, including advising on the establishment of multinational companies in Uruguay. His experience in insolvency law has led him to represent important organisations in complex debt restructuring processes.
- Role in CastilianManaging Partner, in charge of the overall strategy and operation of the firm, as well as leader of the Corporate and M&A practice.