Vouga Abogados’ banking and finance department is known for its advice on innovative, high-value transactions and cross-border financing. The department has seen significant recent growth in matters regarding project finance, renewable energy and fintech, as well as venture capital-related matters. Practice head Cynthia Fatecha is a recognised authority on trusts, securities, capital markets regulations and mutual funds. Carlos Vouga, also a practice head, is another key figure, having led some of the firm’s most complex transactions. Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga and senior associate Cecilia Vera complement the team with their focus on banking, corporate and finance law, handling complex transactions. Associate Belén Rodriguez has also contributed to major transactions.
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- ‘They are a technically solid team and always available to answer customer questions.'
Key clients
- Cargo Line Paraguay
- CAF
- Paracel
- Grupo Azeta - Banco Atlas
- Paracel Forestal
- Doftey
- Oikocredit
- Societé de Promotion Et de Participation Pour La Cooperation Economique
- Banco Itaú Paraguay
- John Deere Financial
- Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh
Work highlights
Advised Paracel Forestal on extending a loan granted by a local bank syndicate, securing an additional $70m.
Advising Banco Atlas, Atlas Seguros, Atlas Casa de Bolsa and Atlas Administradora de Fondos Patrimoniales de Inversión, as well as their shareholders, on the structuring and execution of a merger with Banco Familiar and its subsidiaries.
Advised CAF in granting a $50m secured line of credit to Agencia Financiera de Desarrollo (AFD), which was used to finance the credit portfolio of micro, small, and medium-sized companies.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cynthia Fatecha
Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga
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.
Belén Rodriguez
Cecilia Vera
Practice head
Cynthia Fatecha; Carlos Vouga Z.
Other key lawyers
Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga; Cecilia Vera; Belén Rodriguez