Ferrere‘s banking and finance practice remains a market leader in Paraguay, recognised for its expertise in managing complex financial transactions. It has expertise across various financial sectors, including banking and insurance, with strong ties to multilateral institutions. The team also acts in major bond and capital markets deals. The practice is led by seasoned professionals and managing partner Carlos Codas, a well-known expert in banking, financial, and commercial law, specialising in financial structuring and transactions with extensive experience across both the public and private sectors. Néstor Loizaga represents foreign banks and multilateral organisations in a wide range of transactions, including major mergers in the financial sector. Carlos Vasconsellos is highly respected for his expertise in international corporate finance, focusing on structured finance and public-private partnerships, while Verónica Franco is recognised for her work in cross-border transactions, syndicated loans and complex international capital markets deals.
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Key clients
- Puente Administradora de Fondos de Inversión
- Consorcio del Sur
- IDB Invest
- IDB
- FMO
- Agence Française de Développement
- CAF (Andean Development Corporation)
- Itaú
- Avalon Administradora de Fondos Patrimoniales de
- Inversión
- Banco Santander Uruguay
- Netel
Work highlights
Advised Solar, a financial institution, on obtaining its brokerage license issued by the Superintendence of Securities.
Advised Ueno Bank on the change of business model and the process of transformation to a digital bank.
Advised Consorcio del Sur on the sale of five Certificates of Recognition of Payment Obligation (CROPs) issued by the Republic of Paraguay for the Costanera Sur project; the sale was part of a $170m financing structure.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Other key lawyers
Nestor Loizaga; Carlos Vasconsellos; Verónica Franco; Claudia Arietti