Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : Paraguay
Band 2
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Provided by BKM - Berkemeyer
FULL SERVICE Our team covers the most strategic practice areas in the corporate and commercial arena, including M&A, banking, finance, project development, real estate and public procurement. We have been able to anticipate market trends and to offer our clients full support in exploring Paraguay’s business opportunities.
WELL-ROUNDED TEAM Our practice is led by very experienced and senior lawyers and but our teams also comprise young and dynamic with significant international exposure.
CORPORATE and M&A: Cross-border transaction, M&A, inbound and outbound investment, incorporation, corporate restructuring, franchising and international licensing, agency and representation agreements, corporate governance
BANKIGG and FINANCE: International and local capital market transactions, Regulatory banking issues, structured finance, project finance, securitizations, trusts
PROJECTS and PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: Government tenders, Concession agreements, PPP structuring, Construction contracts, project finance
TAX: Tax planning and set up of corporate sturctures
Chambers Review
BKM - Berkemeyer is a well-respected, full-service firm with an established corporate department. The legal team is routinely retained to advise on PPPs for major infrastructure projects, as well as public procurement mandates and joint venture agreements. The law firm also advises companies on commercial contracts such as distribution agreements. BKM - Berkemeyer demonstrates further capabilities assisting with a range of contentious and advisory tax matters.
Work Highlights
- BKM - Berkemeyer provided legal counsel to Vantive on all the legal aspects of its constitution as a limited liability company established by Baxter to continue its business in Paraguay.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BKM - Berkemeyer takes into serious consideration the business aspects when providing its analyses and legal recommendations. It takes the time to ensure we are satisfied with the result."
"BKM - Berkemeyer takes into serious consideration the business aspects when providing its analyses and legal recommendations. It takes the time to ensure we are satisfied with the result."
Notable Practitioners
Dynamic partner Manuel Arias enters the rankings on the basis of strong market feedback. He frequently advises local and international clients on M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.
"Manuel Arias is a skilled corporate lawyer with great professional growth and an international background."
Ranked Lawyers at
BKM - Berkemeyer
Paraguay
Members
Provided by BKM - Berkemeyer
Alex Berkemeyer
Antonio Villa Berkemeyer
Martin Carlevaro
Mauro Mascareno
Sofia Suarez
Clients
Provided by BKM - Berkemeyer
Microvest
Monsanto
SACYR
Industries
Provided by BKM - Berkemeyer
Agribusiness
Banking
Casinos
Finance
Hospitality
Infrastructure
Retail