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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

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Corporate/Commercial - Paraguay

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 advice to Booking.com on the regulatory requirements by SENATUR for tourist accommodations in Paraguay.

Strengths

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The responsiveness of BKM - Berkemeyer's lawyers is best in class, and they each have vast subject matter expertise.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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4
Carla Sosa
4
Band 4

Carla Sosa joins the ranking table this year following recognition for her activity in the Paraguayan corporate and commercial arena.

Carla Sosa has a conciliatory attitude when the involved parties disagree. She is always strategic and holistic in her approach.

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U
Manuel Arias
U
Up and Coming

Dynamic partner Manuel Arias frequently advises Paraguayan and international clients on M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

Manuel Arias has the ability to handle complex matters. He has ample experience and a commercially-oriented approach, which is a added value to contract matters. I feel at ease working with him.

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Federico Valinotti
Associates to watch

Federico Valinotti is adept at handling various tax matters, including advising on tax reforms, VAT mandates and tax structuring in Paraguay.

Federico Valinotti is an excellent lawyer. He is well prepared and committed to getting us the right outcomes.

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Ranked Lawyers at
BKM - Berkemeyer

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Paraguay

Corporate/Commercial
4
Carla Sosa
4
Band 4
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U
Manuel Arias
U
Up and Coming
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Corporate/Commercial: Tax
Federico Valinotti
Associates to watch
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Members

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Alex Berkemeyer

Antonio Villa Berkemeyer

Martin Carlevaro

Mauro Mascareno

Sofia Suarez

Clients

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Microvest

Monsanto

SACYR

Industries

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Agribusiness

Banking

Casinos

Finance

Hospitality

Infrastructure

Retail