Altra Legal > Asunción, Paraguay > Firm Profile
Altra Legal Offices
Aviadores del Chaco 2581
Edificio SKY PARK Torre 2 Piso 19
Paraguay
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Paraguay > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The dispute resolution team at Altra Legal has notable expertise in international arbitration, representing clients before the Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (CAMP) and handling ICC arbitration cases. The team acts in a range of litigation matters before local courts, and specialises in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Paraguayan courts. The telecoms and automobile industries have been areas of increased activity for the team in both litigation and arbitration cases, with new clients such as Toyotoshi. Executive director José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez acts as an arbitrator in diverse national and international arbitration tribunals for both commercial and investment disputes. He leads the arbitration team alongside Felicita Argaña, an associate with experience in national and international commercial arbitration and litigation. The litigation team is co-led by Moreno Rodriguez and associate Esteban Acha, who handles a wide range of judicial disputes before Paraguayan courts. A strong team of associates support the practice heads. Particular names of note are Lucía Cazal Zaldivar, María Belén Moreno and María Regina Moreno.Practice head(s):
José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez; Felicita Argaña; Esteban Acha
Key clients
A. Martinez e Hijos
Credicar
Creditravel
Distrimotor
Finlatina de Finanzas
Fiduciaria de Finlatina de Finanzas
Music Hall
Sociedad de Gestiòn de Productores
Fonográficos del Paraguay (SGP)
Transporte Fluvial Paraguayo
Toyotoshi
Automarket
VAE
Transel
Serviam
Work highlights
- Represented Serviam in an ICC arbitration case against the Republic of Paraguay.
- Defended TFP in a labour lawsuit for compensation of damages, filed by the family of a worker who passed away due to Covid-19 complications.
- Acted for A. Martinez e Hijos in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by the state procurement office.
Paraguay > Banking and finance Tier 4
The banking and finance team at Altra Legal continues to provide comprehensive advice to long-standing client Finlatina de Finanzas and its fiduciary. The team has also been expanding into the fintech sector, advising clients on the creation of companies related to digital wallets and cryptocurrencies. Practice co-head José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez specialises in corporate, banking, capital markets, foreign investment, and international contracting. He leads the team alongside Adriana Sánchez Mussi, who focuses on banking, finance and investment. Associates Gabriela Melgarejo Allen and Larissa Lacout Podestá are also active members of the team.Practice head(s):
José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez; Adriana Sánchez Mussi
Key clients
Finlatina de Finanzas
Fiduciaria de Finlatina de Finanzas
Banco Itaú Paraguay
Mutech
Toyotoshi
Tandil
Incresa
Crediminuto Smartphones
Work highlights
- Advising fintech company Mutech on its daily operations.
- Advising Finlatina de Finanzas on specific regulatory issues.
- Advising Finlatina de Finanzas on the structuring of its financial operations with its clients.
Paraguay > Corporate and M&A Tier 4
Altra Legal‘ corporate and M&A team continues to develop, adding new national and international clients, from a variety of industries, and new services to its roster. The firm offers advice on a range of transactional issues and has experience advising foreign investors on the incorporation of their businesses in Paraguay. The team is led by three lawyers: José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez specialises in capital markets, foreign investments, and international contracting; Adriana Sánchez Mussi has extensive experience in the fiduciary sector for project developments and in project finance; associate Larissa Lacout Podestá focuses on corporate commercial law and advises leading companies in the market. Fellow associate Gabriela Melgarejo Allen focuses on corporate contracts and matters that involve innovation and technology.Practice head(s):
José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez; Adriana Sánchez Mussi; Larissa Lacout Podestá
Key clients
Vitrium Capital
Plansur
Toyotoshi
John Deere Mexico
MIPAC
Cervepar (AB Inbev)
Labor Scout
Click
Messagebird
Grupo Salemma
Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Economía y Política (Cedep)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Paraguayan Chapter
Work highlights
- Advised Vitrium Capital on several matters including the drafting and implementation of its money laundering prevention manual.
- Advised Plansur on its contractual relationship with Asismed Group.
- Advised Mipac on the acquisition of a new company in the alcoholic beverage retail industry.
Altra Legal > Firm Profile
Altra Legal was founded in 2014 and quickly gained a leading position in the Paraguayan legal market in corporate, financial, and dispute resolution-related matters.
Our team understands that commerce evolves faster than regulatory changes and that businesses require legal creativity. This understanding distinguishes our practice, particularly in areas of Fintech and others requiring innovation. As a result, our firm has an impressive list of clients in these matters as well as in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, ports, and shipping companies, industries, maquila, beverages, financial services, and many others.
Altra Legal is the only Paraguayan law firm with a genuinely international dispute resolution practice. Members of our team litigate 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). In addition, our practice in litigation before Paraguayan courts is also recognized for being strategic and efficient.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez | jmoreno@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Banking and Finance | Adriana Sánchez | asanchez@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Corporate | Lucía Cazal | lcazal@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Corporate / Foreign Investments | Belén Moreno | bmoreno@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Arbitration | Felicita Argaña | fargana@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Litigation | Esteban Acha | eacha@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Labour | Andrea Reiser | areiser@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Intellectual Property | Larissa Lacout | llacout@altra.com.py | +5959212376695 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Juan Esteban Acha Mendoza | Project Leader – Litigation Department | View Profile | |
Felicita Elisa Argaña Bendlin | Project Leader – Arbitration Department | View Profile | |
Lucía Elena Cazal Zaldivar | Project Leader – Corporate Deparment | View Profile | |
Karin Kennedy | Project Leader | View Profile | |
María Belén Moreno Bendlin | Corporate and Arbitration Department | View Profile | |
José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Adriana Sánchez Mussi | Project Leader | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Total Staff : 21Languages
English Spanish PortugueseMemberships
IBA (International Bar Association) ABA (American Bar Association)- Dispute resolution