Who we are
At Fernández Secco we have found a balance between tradition and innovation. Our presence since 1980 has provided us with market experience and has made us a reference point in Uruguay and abroad. The firm's continued growth is backed by the same values that inspired us from day one.
What we do
At Fernández Secco & Asociados, we offer tax, notarial and legal advice in an integrated way, offering the most complete and widest range of services, considering the needs of our clients.
Our leadership and track record in intellectual property make it one of the main pillars of our growth.
We advise individuals, entrepreneurs, and national and international companies in different areas of law.
We provide solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business activities.
Our notarial department offers advice to individuals and companies in the areas of real estate contracting, motor vehicles, trusts in guarantee and administration trusts, among other notarial services, with a focus on the accounting, tax, and corporate areas.
At Fernández Secco we offer an integral solution for the administration of your company. We assess which legal form and tax regime is most convenient for each client.
Through consulting and advising, we encourage our clients to develop their potential and become increasingly competitive, efficient, and effective in accounting management.
Our team of professionals performs the integral management of investment projects and trusts at cost and in guarantee.
At Fernández Secco there is a team of experts in auditing and evaluation of legal, accounting, financial, tax and commercial matters, among others.
An outstanding team
to provide the best service
At Fernández Secco, the work culture is based on growth from diversity, hard work and complementarity, in a dynamic and relaxed work environment.
Recognition
Ranking: The Legal 500 Uruguay > Intellectual property Tier 2
2022
Intellectual Property: Fernández Secco & Asociados
Leading Individuals: Agustina Fernández Giambruno - Fernández Secco & Asociados.
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/
Ranking: ChambersPropiedad Intelectual - Líder Agustina Fernández
2022
Band 2
What the team is known for
Fernández Secco & Asociados is an established intellectual property practice offering notable activity in the contentious IP space. Its solid team is particularly skilled at handling patent issues, as well as trade mark registration, opposition and annulment proceedings. It also boasts additional expertise advising clients from the retail and fashion industries on anti-counterfeiting mandates, as well as counselling on promotional materials and advertising.
Strengths
"Fernández Secco & Asociados is a good firm that is focused on traditional IP work."
Notable practitioners
Agustina Fernández Giambruno is frequently retained by clients to advise on patent and trade mark mandates, as well as for her expertise in the anti-counterfeiting arena. An impressed interviewee enthuses: "Agustina Fernández Giambruno is doing a good job in Uruguay's intellectual property space."
https://chambers.com/department/fernandez-secco-asociados-intellectual-property-latin-america-9:34:226:1:236126
Ranking: Leaders League Intellectual property / Trademark prosecution / Patent prosecution - Líder Agustina Fernández
2022
https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-trademark-prosecution-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay, https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-patent-prosecution-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay + Intellectual property / Trademark prosecution / Patent prosecution - Líder Agustina Fernández
Ranking: Leaders League Intellectual property / Enforcement & anti-counterfeiting actions/ IP litigation- Excelente Agustina Fernández
2022
https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-enforcement-anti-counterfeiting-actions-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay, https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-ip-litigation-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay + Intellectual property / Enforcement & anti-counterfeiting actions/ IP litigation- Excelente Agustina Fernández
Ranking: The Legal 500 Propiedad Intelectual - Leading Individuals Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernandez Giambruno
2021
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Propiedad Intelectual - Leading Individuals Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernandez Giambruno.
Ranking: The Legal 500 Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Paula Porteiro
2021
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Paula Porteiro.
Ranking: The Legal 500 Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Sofía Sierra
2021
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Sofía Sierra
Ranking: The Legal 500 Tier 1 de estudios de Propiedad Intelectual de nuestro país.
2021
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Tier 1 de estudios de Propiedad Intelectual de nuestro país.
Fernández Secco & Asociados is a go-to firm for trade mark and patent portfolio management, and handles the full gamut of other IP matters, from copyrights and domain names to industrial designs and unfair competition. Litigation is also routinely handled in each discipline; practice co-head Agustina Fernández Giambruno's advice to Bayer on a dispute with the patent office was a recent highlight in that respect. Fernández coordinates the IP litigation department and handles portfolio management, while strong support comes from associates Paula Porteiro and Sofía Sierra.telectual de nuestro país.telectual de nuestro país.
Practice head(s):
Gonzalo Fernández Secco; Isabel Fernández Requena; Agustina Fernández Giambruno
Testimonials
‘They have a very experienced and focused team, which provides clear and practical advice.‘
‘The team responds immediately to our issues, which we value very much. In addition, the service is really excellent, as well as the human warmth with which they attend us permanently. Even when colleagues from abroad ask for references, we do not hesitate to recommend them.
‘‘I have a fluid relationship with Agustina Fernández, Gonzalo Fernández Secco and Isabel Fernández. All of the professionals are always available for our consultations, which they attend with speed and professionalism. In addition, they adapt to subjects of different degrees of complexity and always offering their service of excellence. I would also highlight Paula Porteiro.‘
Ranking: ChambersPropiedad Intelectual - Agustina Fernández
2021
@chambersandpartners es uno de los principales rankings globales que clasifica y evalúa a las firmas de abogados de la región es uno de los principales rankings globales que clasifica y evalúa a las firmas de abogados de la región
Un comentarista describe a la Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernandez Giambruno como “muy inteligente” y agrega que “logra obtener excelentes resultados”. Un entrevistado diferente la avala como “joven, valiente y muy conocedora”. Brinda habitualmente a los clientes asesoramiento sobre patentes y marcas comerciales, además de ofrecer su experiencia en la lucha contra la falsificación.
Sobre Fernandez Secco
Un entrevistado elogia a la firma por ofrecer “un servicio muy bueno y personalizado”, y agrega: “Tengo una muy buena impresión de ellos. Siempre están actualizados y brindan una visión amplia y rápida de asuntos importantes de propiedad intelectual.”
Ranking: IP STARS (Managing IP)Trade mark star 2021 + Isabel Fernandez Requena
2021
Trade mark star 2021 + Isabel Fernandez Requena
Ranking: IP STARSPatent star 2021+ Trade mark star 2021 - Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernández Giambruno
2021
Patent star 2021+ Trade mark star 2021 - Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernández Giambruno
Ranking: IP STARSPatent (2021)+ Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
2021
Patent (2021)+ Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Ranking: IP STARSTrade mark (2021) + Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
2021
Trade mark (2021) + Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Ranking: IP STARSCopyright & related rights (2020) + Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
2020
Copyright & related rights (2020) + Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Ranking: World Trademark Review
2020
Fernandez Secco & Asociados
“Combinando un conocimiento profundo sobre Propiedad Intelectual, Derecho Fiscal y Comercial, Fernandez Secco brinda un asesoramiento a las marcas desde una perspectiva pragmática y orientada a los negocios”.
Ranking: World Trademark Review Gonzalo Fernández Secco
2020
Su equipo de Propiedad Intelectual se encuentra integrado por “expertos del comercio”, liderado por el impulso y la visión de su socio fundador, Gonzalo Fernández Secco, quien hace que “agregar valor” sea su misión, especialmente en escenarios de litigios y transacciones.
Ranking: World Trademark Review Agustina Fernández Giambruno
2020
La estrella en ascenso, Agustina Fernández Giambruno, “permanece receptiva y clara con sus clientes en asuntos complicados” y es a menudo buscada por empresas emergentes.
Ranking: World Trademark Review Isabel Fernández Requena
2020
Como directora de registros de marcas, Isabel Fernández Requena, es fundamental para el buen funcionamiento en conjunto del estudio.
World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000
2024
Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Tres de nuestros integrantes fueron reconocidos por World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000. Gonzalo Fernández Secco alcanzó el nivel Oro, mientras que Isabel Fernández Requena y Agustina Fernández Giambruno obtuvieron el nivel Plata. Somos una referencia definitiva para aquellos que buscan experiencia legal de primer nivel en Uruguay y en todo el mundo.
https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/rankings/wtr-1000/country/uruguay
