Attorney at Law

Agustín Garmendia

He is part of the Tax and Public Department. His professional practice consists on counseling clients in a variety of administrative proceedings as well as advising them in court cases. In particular, he is involved in advising both domestic and international companies, answering consultations, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

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Experience

He has experience advising clients on tax matters, including audits and other proceedings before the Tax Administration and the Social Security Administration. He also advises clients on tax planning, tax regulations compliance, and complying with the Administration’s requirements.
He has experience in drafting legal documents for administrative and jurisdictional proceedings, as well as Reports and Legal Opinions.

Education

Law Degree, Law School, “Universidad de la República” (Uruguay).
Currently studying a Master’s Degree in Taxation, Economy and Business School, “Universidad de la Republica” (Uruguay).

Academic Activity

• Former Assistant Professor to the Financial Law Chair Andrés Blanco, Law School, “Universidad de la República” (Uruguay).
• Participant in academic seminars organized by the Public Finance Institute of the Law School at the “Universidad de la República” and at the Uruguayan Institute of Tax Studies.

Publications

• Capelli, F., & Garmendia Valsecchi, A. (2024). “The Imminence of the Global Minimum Tax”. “The Legal Industry Reviews”: Vol. 5.
• Garmendia Valsecchi, A., & Costa, L. (2023). “Local Governments Tax Power”. “CADE: Professional & Business Academic Journal”: Year 15, Vol. 69, 5-17.
• Garmendia Valsecchi, A., & Costa, L. (2024). “The "Miranda Rights" in Tax Law”. “CADE: Professional & Business Academic Journal”: Year 16, Vol. 74, 15-24.
• Garmendia Valsecchi, A., & Costa, L. (2025). “Relevant Legal Aspects under the New Agreement between the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the United States of America for Tax Information Exchange”. “CADE: Professional & Business Academic Journal”: Year 17, Vol. 77, 95-105.