BKM | Berkemeyer remains a go-to firm for major players in the corporate sector, both in Paraguay and internationally. The ‘unparalleled’ team continues to add to its extensive clientele, taking on new clients across the pharmaceutical, oil and gas and real estate industries. It handles M&A, JVs, and the incorporation of companies, as well as dissolutions and liquidations. Clients also retain the firm to provide corporate and commercial advice on an ongoing, day-to-day basis. The practice excels in the negotiation of various commercial contracts and the drafting of distribution contracts for international companies. The firm has also developed a strong practice of advising family holdings in the corporate and agribusiness sectors, handling restructurings and drafting internal protocols. Hugo T. Berkemeyer and Carla Sosa lead the team alongside Manuel Arias, who handles corporate and commercial matters on behalf of both national and international companies. Associate Antonio Berkemeyer plays a lead role in some of the team’s key mandates, with a particular focus on corporate compliance, while Alexander Berkemeyer excels in the negotiation and revision of contracts. As well as participating in M&A, associate Andrés Nasser also focuses his practice on commercial contracts. Milena Sljivich, Vivian Maldonado and Álvaro Rojas are also active associates in the team. Mauro Mascareño and Carlos Vargas left the firm in March 2024 for Mascareño Vargas - Asesores.
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Testimonials
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‘The team provides a very specialised service that assists us in detail, quickly and very conveniently. It is a very dedicated team that makes a difference.’
‘Milena Sljivich is super attentive and direct, so this makes dialogue with customers much easier.'
‘The firm, in addition to mastering legal issues, has a business vision that helps us make better decisions.’
‘This firm served us very well. We had lots of ideas exchanged with them that finally came out to be as we wanted it to be and so was the outcome.’
‘We feel very fortunate to have Berkemeyer's support. Berkemeyer's support is so fundamental for us, especially taking into account the level of service they provide, the speed of responses and the good treatment of their lawyers. This makes it unmatched in our experience.’
‘The speed with which they respond to our queries and the good treatment of their lawyers make them an unparalleled team. In particular, the support of Alexander Berkemeyer, makes all the difference for us, due to the understanding, openness and empathy that he shows towards our organisation.’
‘High receptivity and understanding of the assigned topics. Immediate response capacity.’
‘Total and specific knowledge of legal topics. Support and advice on the different work fronts.’
Key clients
- Acciona Aguas
- Agar Cross Paraguaya. and Corteva Agriscience Paraguay (CORTEVA GROUP)
- American Tower Corporation
- JC Decaux
- Astarte Capital Partners
- Azar Internacional
- Baxter
- Bearing Agro
- Biogenesis Bago
- BTD
Work highlights
- Representing Bayer after its merger with Monsanto, having advised Monsanto on all strategic corporate matters in Paraguay for over 20 years.
- Advising Baxter on the establishment of a limited liability company, Vantive SRL, and providing representation for Vantive as an independent company.
- Advised Be8 on the acquisition of a newly incorporated company in 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.
Manuel Arias
Carla Sosa
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
Antonio Villa Berkemeyer
Practice head
Hugo T. Berkemeyer; Carla Sosa; Manuel Arias