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Department Overview

Altra Legal is the only Paraguayan law firm with a genuinely international dispute resolution practice. Our team members represent clients or act as arbitrators in several ICSID, Permanent Court of Arbitration, ICC, and CAS-TAS arbitration cases, as well as before the Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (CAMP).

Our highly experienced team of professionals has handled the most significant arbitration cases in the country in recent years. We have successfully represented the interests of our clients in delicate matters arising from contractual breaches or wrongful acts.

In addition, our practice in litigation before Paraguayan Courts is also recognised for being strategic and efficient. Our litigation team is prepared to handle complex civil and commercial cases, representing foreign and national clients.

Our department highlights the following works which characterise the department’s strength:

  • Representation before local courts on behalf of national and international clients in civil, commercial, administrative, and labour litigations.
  • Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards before Paraguayan courts.
  • Representation of Serviam S.A. Sucursal Paraguay in an ICC arbitration case
  • Representation of ATJ Consultores and Proyectos, Estudios y Construcciones S.A. (PEYCO) in an international ad hoc arbitration proceeding.

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Dispute Resolution - Paraguay

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What the Team is Known For

Altra Legal is widely recognised in the Paraguayan market for its strong focus on international and domestic arbitration. The team acts on proceedings for annulment of awards, breaches of contract and debt recovery, and other commercial litigation. The department is often seen advising clients active in the construction, insurance, and oil and gas arenas.

Work Highlights

  • Altra Legal assisted Cathay with filing a formal protest before the United Nations Office for Project Services, alleging unfair treatment in a tender evaluation process.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez
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José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Outstanding partner José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez holds sizeable experience handling key international and domestic cases in Paraguay. He continues to enjoy notable praise from market observers for his expertise in the arbitration field.

José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez is an authority in Latin America. With decades of experience, he has expertise in local and international law and knows how to blend the two like no other.

José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez is a world-class leader in arbitration and international law.

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Felicita Argaña
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Felicita Argaña continues garnering strong market praise for her expertise in arbitration in Paraguay.

Felicita Argaña has good availability and understands our business.

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Larissa Lacout
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming lawyer Larissa Lacout continues to receive positive market feedback for her litigation practice. She often acts on civil, commercial and contentious administrative mandates.

Larissa Lacout has in-depth knowledge. She is very fast and reliable.

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Lucía Cazal
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Lucía Cazal continues to receive market endorsement for her arbitration practice in Paraguay.

Lucía Cazal shows excellent team management skills and a great strategic approach to complex litigation.

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Dispute Resolution

José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez
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José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1
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Felicita Argaña
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Up and Coming
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Larissa Lacout
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Up and Coming
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Lucía Cazal
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Up and Coming

Members

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Adriana Sánchez

Andrea Reiser

Belén Moreno

Esteban Acha

Head of Department

Felicita Argaña

Head of Department

Gabriela Melgarejo

Karin Kennedy

Larissa Lacout

Lucia Cazal

Luis Serrano

Regina Moreno

Ruth Schneiderman

Clients

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Automarket S.A.

Consorcio ATJ Consultores - PEYCO

Consorcio Vial Sureño

Credicar S.A.

Finlatina S.A. de Finanzas

Schenzhen Baocheng Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, PR China

Serviam S.A. Sucursal Paraguay

Industries

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Agrochemicals

Automobile

Construction

Distribution

Engineering

Maritime

Real Estate