The corporate, commercial and M&A team at BKM | Berkemeyer remains a leading practice in Paraguay, advising businesses on high-value transactions. With a strong focus on cross-border investments, the team supports multinational corporations entering the Paraguayan market, particularly in the consumer goods, tech and pharma industries. The team is made up of ‘top-tier seasoned professionals’ such as co-lead Hugo T. Berkemeyer, who brings extensive experience in M&A, corporate finance, tax and structuring. Carla Sosa, also a co-leader, specialises in corporate transactions, joint ventures and international agreements, while fellow co-head Manuel Arias focuses on M&A, finance, infrastructure and public-private partnerships. Also integral to the team is Alexander Berkemeyer, an expert in M&A and corporate operations, as well as Antonio Villa Berkemeyer, who excels in corporate structuring, compliance and financial matters.
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- ‘Specialists, professionals and experts in the entrusted matter.'
- ‘Individually, what I value most is the closeness and willingness of the people we interact with. They are professionals with an admirable sense of urgency and timely response. Their approach is professional yet warm and trustworthy, making interactions with them very easy and dynamic.'
Key clients
- Booking.com
- Corteva Seeds Paraguay and Corteva Agrisciences Paraguay
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.
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
Practice head
Hugo T. Berkemeyer; Carla Sosa; Manuel Arias
Other key lawyers
Alexander Berkemeyer; Antonio Villa Berkemeyer; Andres Nasser