Recognised as a powerhouse in corporate and M&A transactions, BKM | Berkemeyer acts for blue-chip multinational corporations, foreign investors, and leading Paraguayan companies across consumer goods, tech, and life sciences, among other sectors. It has deep bench strength through its six-member leadership team, including managing partner Hugo T. Berkemeyer, who advises international corporations, business groups, and family-owned enterprises; Carla Sosa, whose practice centres on joint ventures and subsidiaries; Manuel Arias, experienced in public procurement and private tenders; Milena Sljivich, who counsels international corporations, private equity funds, lenders, and strategic investors on market entry, structuring, regulatory issues, and execution; Alexander Berkemeyer, advising on cross-border M&A, operations, governance, commercial contracts, and tax structuring; and Antonio Villa Berkemeyer, who is skilled in structuring, particularly streamlining company incorporation processes. The team is further strengthened by Vivian Maldonado, Leyla Apud, Andrés Nasser, and Álvaro Rojas.

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Testimonials

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BERKEMEYER provides exceptional legal services, distinguishing itself by combining technical excellence with a deep understanding of our business needs. The team stands out for its ability to offer practical, strategic, and results-oriented solutions, going beyond a strictly legal perspective. Compared to other firms, BERKEMEYER excels in its agility and consistent quality of advice. BERKEMEYER has fostered an internal collaborative culture that integrates different practice areas to provide more comprehensive and efficient solutions. It has also incorporated technological tools to optimize case management. With a modern, service-oriented approach, they are highly competitive compared to other, more traditional or less flexible law firms.
Milena Slijvich. Fast responding, knowledgeable, easy to work with.
Knowledgeable Fast deliveries Service-minded
The BKM team that was with me always answered any questions promptly and adapted to my needs.
What I liked is that on each occasion they look for solutions to any problem so that, on the one hand, you can see the risks and benefits of each option.
I believe this practice stands out for its highly strategic and results-oriented approach. It doesn't just provide technical legal answers, but rather delivers comprehensive solutions aligned with my company's business objectives. One of the team's main strengths is its ability to anticipate risks and its proactive approach. I particularly value the team's skill in translating complex legal issues into practical and actionable decisions for the company. This facilitates internal decision-making and significantly reduces exposure to contingencies. Furthermore, the team demonstrates strong interdisciplinary coordination, allowing it to address complex matters from multiple perspectives (regulatory, contractual, corporate, etc.). Compared to other firms, I believe this team excels in its level of involvement, client focus, and responsiveness.

Key clients

Epidata Consulting Argentina S.A. (Epidata)
Corteva Seeds Paraguay and Corteva Agrisciences Paraguay
Hive Digital Technologies Ltd.
Telecel Telefonica Celular del Paraguay S.A.E.
Millicom International Cellular
Pacto Global (United Nations Global Compact)
Agricola Ganadera La Florida
Casa Módiga
Delivery Hero Paraguay S.A. (PedidosYa)
Enex Paraguay SAE
StoneX Inc
Grupo Shandong Kesai

Work highlights

Advised Unilever on day-to-day operations, from the most routine to the most complex cases, in all the practice areas, including corporate, commercial, contracts, labour, tax, regulatory and compliance, among other services.

Advised Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in the context of the organisation of the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain and will host three special matches to celebrate the centennial of the event in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

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