Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, is pleased to announce that Hector B. Viana has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga, effective 1 January 2023.

Hector succeeds Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga Sr. who, after a successful career spanning more than four decades, will be stepping down from the managing partner role, as part of the office’s planned leadership transition.

"After 10 years as managing partner, I am very proud of all that we have achieved. I am also very enthusiastic about Hector taking over as the new leader of the Firm. His vision coupled with his client-centric approach make him the right compass needed for our Firm to continue to grow to meet the needs of our clients – in Uruguay and around the world," said Fernando Jimenez de Aréchaga.

"It has been a pleasure to work with Fernando over so many years. He has played a fundamental role in the transformation of our Firm and our position in the Uruguayan legal market. We are happy that he will continue to practice law and remain at the Firm as strategic advisor,” said Hector Viana. “I am honored to have been selected as Fernando’s successor and thankful for the trust and support I have received from him and from my partners. I look forward to growing Dentons’ position as the preeminent legal adviser in Uruguay by continuing to prioritize unparalleled client service.

Over his 30 years of practice, Héctor has developed an extensive practice advising clients on a wide range of corporate, financial and restructuring matters for companies in the real estate, agribusiness and technology sectors.

Paloma Gomez, CEO of Dentons in Latin America and the Caribbean said, “I’d like to thank Fernando for his immense contribution to our Firm and our clients. Hector is a talented lawyer and leader, and I look forward to working with him as he leads our Uruguay offices into the future.”

If you would like to read the partners at Dentons Jimenez de Aréchaga´s letter of recognition for Fernando, please click here.

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