About

Provided by Ferrere Abogados

FERRERE’s Corporate team assists companies on their day-to-day operations as well as on the structuring and implementing of complex deals. FERRERE regularly handles extraordinary corporate reorganization process and situations. It drafts and negotiates local and international contracts, assists on bid processes and handles its clients’ relationships with the State. It designs legal structures in line with specific client needs and regulatory demands.

The Corporate group provides services to major multinationals, contributing to efficiently resolving problems and facilitating their operations in the region. Among others, it advises Abbott, Bosch, Directv, Dufry, ExxonMobil, IBM, MetLife, MSC, SIKA, Syngenta, Emergent Cold, Microsoft, Nordex, Nestlé, Petrobras, Schlumberger, Vestas and Weyerhaeuser. An active network of international contacts and a regional presence with standardized services allows FERRERE to provide high-quality advice and handle complex matters in different jurisdictions.

FERRERE’s has broad resources and high specialization which is an important advantage when required to participate in meticulous due diligence procedures to be carried out in record time. The team deeply understands the client´s business needs, detecting potential contingencies and proposing practical solutions to avoid or minimize client exposure. In turn, the M&A practice group works in collaboration with the other areas offering multidisciplinary-integrated and business-oriented advice.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Paraguay

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ferrere is a market-leading regional firm with a longstanding track record advising multinational clients on M&A, corporate restructuring and joint venture mandates, as well as day-to-day corporate matters. The Asunción-based team boasts additional expertise in contentious labour and tax matters, acting as counsel to prestigious clients in a range of disputes. Its impressive client base includes Paraguayan and international clients from the technology, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.

Work Highlights

  • Ferrere offered local counsel to Camil Alimentos on the acquisition of control over Villa Oliva Rice.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nestor Loizaga
2
Nestor Loizaga
2
Band 2

Experienced partner Nestor Loizaga is frequently instructed by domestic and international clients to advise on large-scale M&A transactions and corporate restructuring mandates in Paraguay.

Nestor Loizaga shows a high level of commercial acumen. He is very attentive, always there with pertinent advice and ready to support us.

Carlos Vasconsellos
3
Carlos Vasconsellos
3
Band 3

Significant partner Carlos Vasconsellos is active handling joint venture agreements and possesses a wide range of experience advising clients on cross-border M&A transactions in Paraguay.

We can count on Carlos Vasconsellos to deliver excellence. He keeps our business interests front and centre in highly complex deals, and knows how to be strategic and efficient.

Verónica Franco
3
Verónica Franco
3
Band 3

Experienced partner Verónica Franco advises high-profile clients on sophisticated M&A transactions and corporate restructurings in Paraguay.

Verónica Franco is the epitome of responsiveness. She always makes herself available, with great expertise and commercial vision. We feel very comfortable working with her.

Eduardo Ammatuna
U
Eduardo Ammatuna
U
Up and Coming

Eduardo Ammatuna regularly advises multinational companies on acquisitions and corporate restructurings in Paraguay.

Eduardo Ammatuna handles sophisticated matters with great skill and comes up with clear, well-grounded solutions. He is commercially minded, with a perfect grasp of our business needs and challenges.

Erika Bañuelos
U
Erika Bañuelos
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Erika Bañuelos assists clients with fiscal impact studies and general tax planning matters in Paraguay.

Erika Bañuelos's advice is always well grounded. She knows how to find the most efficient path to help us reach our goals. Her clear focus and in-depth knowledge fill us with confidence.

Claudia Arietti
Claudia Arietti
Associates to watch

Claudia Arietti joins the rankings this year as an associate-to-watch, in recognition of her active practice in the Paraguayan corporate and commercial arena.

Claudia Arietti is very committed, sharp, quick to react and makes herself available to assist us.

José Trinidad
José Trinidad
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch José Trinidad's practice in Paraguay focuses on labour litigation at both the administrative and judicial levels.

José Trinidad has all the qualities needed in his field. He is empathetic, exercises sound judgement, is quick on his feet and is attentive to his clients. He is a professional through and through.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ferrere Abogados

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Corporate/Commercial

Nestor Loizaga
2
Nestor Loizaga
2
Band 2
Carlos Vasconsellos
3
Carlos Vasconsellos
3
Band 3
Verónica Franco
3
Verónica Franco
3
Band 3
Eduardo Ammatuna
U
Eduardo Ammatuna
U
Up and Coming
Claudia Arietti
Claudia Arietti
Associates to watch
Corporate/Commercial: Labour & Employment

José Trinidad
José Trinidad
Associates to watch
Corporate/Commercial: Tax

Erika Bañuelos
U
Erika Bañuelos
U
Up and Coming