Mercedes Ameglio

Mercedes Ameglio is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law and compliance. As the Senior Legal Counsel Manager at EBANX since June 2017, Mercedes oversees legal risk mitigation and compliance across various jurisdictions. Prior to this role, Mercedes served as Senior Legal Counsel at British American Tobacco from January 2010 to December 2016, where responsibilities included negotiating complex agreements, advising on Competition Law, and managing marketing compliance. Earlier career experience includes a position as Junior Lawyer at Posadas, Posadas & Vecino, focusing on legal risk management and commercial contract drafting in Uruguay. Mercedes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Universidad Católica del Uruguay 'Dámaso Antonio Larranaga'​ and a High School Diploma in Humanities from The British Schools in Montevideo.