
The administrative and public law team at Ferrere is a renowned market leader, offering a wide range of services to private companies and public entities, with expertise in sectors like fintech and infrastructure. The practice provides counsel across various industries, including energy, transportation and finance. Notably, Carlos Vasconsellos is renowned for his deep knowledge of corporate law, mergers, finance, foreign investments and infrastructure, having played a key role in landmark projects such as the national highway reconstructions and Paraguay’s first Free Trade Zone. Managing partner Carlos Codas is highly regarded for his broad proficiency across civil, commercial, financial, insolvency, administrative and public procurement law, bringing a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors to provide strategic legal counsel. Senior associate Maurizio De Oliveira, with extensive public sector experience, specialises in regulatory matters, administrative disputes and mergers, offering valuable insight that strengthens the firm’s practice. Also at the senior associate level, Claudia Arietti is renowned for her key role in advising on landmark PPPs and turnkey infrastructure projects in Paraguay.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It's a diverse team with sufficient skills to respond to needs in a timely manner. The dynamics of our business require assertive responses, and we find that with this team. Predictability and knowledge of regulators are added skills for this team.'
‘In addition to their professional qualities, the quality of care and personal response of each of them stands out.'
Key clients
- Mare
- TK Elevator (Thyssenkrupp)
- Air Liquide
- Farmacéutica Paraguaya
- Castleton Commodities
- Siemens
- Logicalis
- Global Exchange
- Equifax
- Banco Itaú Paraguay
- UENO Bank
- Itaú Seguros Paraguay
Work highlights
Provided legal assistance and counselling to Ueno Bank on preparation and filing of the documents required to merge with Vision Bank.
Advised Consorcio del Sur on the sale of nine Certificates of Recognition of Payment Obligation (CROPs) issued by the Republic of Paraguay and on all matters in connection with the Ministry of Public Works (MOPC).
Retained by Banco Itaú Paraguay to act as legal counsel of Itaú Asset Management, a subsidiary of Banco Itaú Paraguay S.A., in the constitution of the Itaú IAM Plus Real Estate Investment Fund, an investment vehicle.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carlos Codas; Maurizio De Oliveira
Other key lawyers
Carlos Vasconsellos; Claudia Arietti



