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Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Paraguay


Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown

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Provided by Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown

The firm advises a wide range of clients, in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, leveraged and acquisition finance, private equity transactions, tax efficiency structuring, corporate governance, among other corporate matters from the negotiation process to the due diligence, structuring, and closing of transactions. 

Recent experiences involve advising:

  • Suez Group (Aguas de Barcelona) in a government procurement process resulting in the award of a public contract with the Paraguayan Water Company (ESSAP S.A.) to develop a water management and billing software;
  • Credicentro S.A.E.C.A. a local credit corporation, in its merger with Crediplus S.A.;
  • BBVA S.A. in the sale of 100% of its share capital in BBVA Paraguay S.A. to Banco GNB Paraguay for about USD 270 million.
  • EDESA (leading local distribution company) on a complete restructuring of its assets; and the sale of these assets to another distribution company.
  • President Energy PLC in the renewal of the concession for the exploration of hydrocarbons in the Paraguayan Chaco.
  • Grupo América in the incorporation of its Paraguayan subsidiaries and in the bidding processes with CONATEL for the license to operate television channels in Paraguay.
  • Credicentro S.A.E.C.A. in the merger process with the companies LCR S.A.E.C.A. and Pasfin S.A.E.C.A.

Clients (13)

  • UFINET Telecom Holdings, España
  • Citibank N.A. – Paraguay Branch
  • SBA Communications Corporation, EE.UU.
  • Telepizza S.A.U., Paraguay
  • Cofco Agri, Paraguay
  • Grupo Cosan, Paraguay
  • FEN Real Estate Group, Paraguay
  • Suez Group - Aguas de Barcelona – Aqualogy
  • Compañia Cervecerías Unidas (Luksic Group of Chile)
  • Apple Inc
  • Cofco International Paraguay S.A.
  • General Motors
  • Mota Engil

Industries (7)

  • Corporate governance, among other corporate matters.
  • Investment financing
  • Tax efficiency structuring
  • Private equity transactions
  • Leveraged and acquisition finance
  • Joint ventures
  • Mergers and acquisitions

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Paraguay

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown is a Paraguayan full-service firm renowned for its track record advising major international companies in the automotive, banking and energy sectors on the full range of corporate matters. The team benefits from longstanding expertise in transactional mandates, including private equity and non-private equity M&A transactions. The practice is also sought after for advice on joint ventures and corporate governance issues. The firm offers additional expertise in labour and employment matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown represented Compañía Cervecerías Unidas in connection with the corporate and operational integration of its business in Paraguay with Grupo Vierci.

Strengths

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  • Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown's distinguishing strength lies in its combination of technical expertise, close client support and agile responsiveness, which positions the firm as a valued strategic partner. The team demonstrates strong proficiency in interpreting regulations and preparing well-reasoned opinions that address complex scenarios.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJorge Gross Brown
    Senior StatespeopleJorge Gross Brown

    Jorge Gross Brown

    Senior statesperson Jorge Gross Brown is a highly respected practitioner with extensive experience advising clients in the Paraguayan corporate sphere. He has an outstanding track record of M&A transactions and divestment proceedings.
    • Jorge Gross Brown combines an exceptional ability to handle complex matters with a high standard of client service and strong commercial acumen.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Pilar Callizo
    Band 3Pilar Callizo

    Pilar Callizo

    Head of department, Pilar Callizo of Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown is a talented practitioner with wide-ranging experience advising clients on a variety of contentious labour matters in Paraguay.

    • Pilar Callizo is a respected labour and employment lawyer. Her client service deserves a ten out of ten.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Sigfrido Gross Brown
    Band 3Sigfrido Gross Brown

    Sigfrido Gross Brown

    Sigfrido Gross Brown is an experienced practitioner in corporate advisory and regulatory matters in Paraguay.

    • Sigfrido Gross Brown is consistently attentive to clients' needs, providing a high level of client service and demonstrating strong commercial understanding.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Pablo Debuchy
    Band 4Pablo Debuchy

    Pablo Debuchy

    Pablo Debuchy receives praise from clients and the wider market for his activity in the corporate and commercial field in Paraguay.

    • Pablo Debuchy provides an excellent standard of service. He is attentive to our needs and consistently delivers timely, practical advice.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown (4)

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