Francesca Magno
Managing Director/Partner – Montevideo
Francesca Magno is a Partner at Andersen in Uruguay, where she leads the firm’s
Foreign Investment Department and Real Estate Department. With a strong
background in corporate and labor law, she has built a distinguished career advising
multinational companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices on
immigration, relocation, investment structuring, and property development in
Uruguay.
Francesca began her career in Andersen’s Corporate Division, participating in M&A
transactions and advising both corporate and private clients. In parallel, she became
a university professor at the Universidad de Montevideo Law School, where she
teaches Labor Law I & II as well as the country’s first academic course in
Immigration and International Protection—a program she was invited to design in
collaboration with the National Immigration Office.
In 2020, she was appointed Manager of the Residency and Relocation Division,
leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for the legal, administrative, and
operational aspects of immigration and settlement services. Her portfolio includes
work across the technology, entertainment, industry, and retail sectors, as well as
advising high-profile families from around the world.
In 2023, Francesca launched and now leads the firm’s Foreign Investment
Department, supporting foreign investors in structuring and executing property
transactions, farmland acquisitions, and residential developments. Recognizing the
increasing need for comprehensive oversight in investment processes, she also
spearheaded the firm’s Control Division—providing legal and financial monitoring of
construction and investment projects. She coordinates interdisciplinary teams to
ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency throughout each project’s lifecycle.
Francesca’s track record has positioned her as a trusted advisor in Uruguay’s real
estate and relocation sectors. She is frequently consulted by government agencies
and private investors seeking to establish or expand their presence in the country