Mr Miguel Saguier > Ferrere > Asuncion, Paraguay > Lawyer Profile

With a successful track record in contentious matters within the IP sector, Ferrere advises on oppositions, prosecutions of trade mark portfolios, and cancellation and nullity actions. Regulatory matters are another area of expertise, and the team represents clients in interactions with the IP office in Paraguay. The group excels in the drafting of licensing and franchise agreements, and is also experienced in the transfer of IP rights, particularly in the context of M&A. Its international focus is reflected in its extensive roster of multinational clients, spanning the TMT, agribusiness, finance, pharmaceutical, industrial and transportation sectors, that it advises on trade mark, patent, design and domain name registration. With a strong contentious practice, Néstor Loizaga leads the team. Practice co-head, senior associate and IP expert Montserrat Puente boasts ‘outstanding’ experience in trade mark portfolio management, including opposition and protection, as well as demonstrating expertise in niche matters, such as IP-generated royalties. At the senior associate level, Miguel Saguier plays a lead role in cancellation and nullity actions. Cynthia Sanabria specialises in trade mark filing and prosecution, defending trade mark and patent rights at the administrative level, while César Benitez is active in judicial proceedings.

Commercial litigation is a particular strength for the ‘prepared and agile’ dispute resolution team at Ferrere. The practice has a strong background in contract enforcement, complex labour and consumer protection cases and insolvency proceedings. It has a high success rate in regulatory and administrative proceedings within the maritime and river transportation sectors and before customs. Distribution law is another area of expertise, and the practice demonstrates prowess in disputes with distributors. Its impressive roster of clients includes household names across a full range of sectors, both national and international companies and state-owned entities in Paraguay. Practice co-head Néstor Loizaga is an expert in distribution disputes, advising a stellar client list that includes Cargill, AstraZeneca and Electrolux. Promoted to partner in January 2023, Miguel Saguier co-leads the team, specialising in commercial, civil and administrative disputes. Head of the labour litigation team Marysol Estigarribia has a successful track record in both domestic and international cases. Senior associate Raúl Pereira boasts experience in international arbitrations.