The banking, finance, project finance, infrastructure finance, and capital markets practice at BKM | Berkemeyer offers an ‘invaluable, all-in service’ across a diverse range of industries. The team acts for a wide array of clients, including global financial institutions, fintech companies and institutional investors. Co-led by the experienced Martín Carlevaro, the practice excels in finance, capital markets, infrastructure, and regulatory matters. Manuel Arias, with extensive experience, advises financial institutions, hedge funds, private funds and business capital companies on transactional financing, syndicated loans, project finance, refinances and acquisitions. Additionally, Milena Sljivich, dual-qualified in both New York and Paraguay, handles capital markets, project development, infrastructure, PPP, and financing matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Berkemeyer has a highly trained team with expertise both locally and internationally, making it a great partner for foreign investors.'
‘Martín Carlevaro has a global "helicopter" vision of operations that allows him to offer an invaluable all-in service.'
'The practice stands out for its multidisciplinary and highly coordinated team approach. The practice brings together professionals with strong backgrounds not only in financial law, but also in regulatory, corporate, and tax matters, which allows them to offer comprehensive, practical, and business-oriented solutions.'
'The team is always available, and proactive, to solve the presented situations.'
'Manuel Arias and his team give personal attention to all matters, which makes it not only professional, but also personal, which is not easy to find in big law firms.'
Key clients
- ECB Groups’ Be8
- Banco Continental
- NeoGreen Hydrogen Corporation
- Mastercard
- CADIEM Administradora de Fondos Patrimoniales de Inversion
- Rutas del Este
- Prosegur Paraguay
- Wilmington Trust
- Puente Casa de Bolsa
- Gletir Casa de Bolsa
- Bolsa de Valores
- Investor Casa de Bolsa
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.
Andrés Nasser
Álvaro Rojas
Practice head
Hugo T. Berkemeyer; Manuel Arias Paraguay; Martín Carlevaro
Other key lawyers
Milena Sljivich