Leading the way in major investment projects in Paraguay, Vouga Abogados guides national and international clients throughout the full project life cycle, from company incorporation to sale and purchase and shareholders agreements. Its ‘exceptional’ M&A practice participates in large-scale acquisitions, operating at an international level; the team is regularly involved in cross-border M&A transactions. Its involvement in the drafting of legislation makes the group well-placed to assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and advise on regulatory matters, particularly in highly regulated sectors, such as the oil and gas industry. The agribusiness sector is another focal point, and the firm boasts an impressive clientele of large grain and commodities companies. Rodolfo Vouga Müller co-leads the team alongside Perla Alderete, who advises companies on restructuring and reorganisation and is skilled in the drafting of commercial contracts. Practice co-head Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga plays a lead role in the team’s work for Paracel, while Carlos Vouga spearheads transactions for Cargo Line. Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa ’s broad corporate practice encompasses compliance, distribution and franchising advice. At the senior associate level, Manuel Acevedo‘s impressive roster of clients includes significant international corporations and Cecilia Vera plays a lead role in due diligence processes and the negotiation of transactional documents, particularly in the energy, telecoms and banking sectors. Walter Vera and Camila Dutra are associates to note.
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‘Carlos Vouga, a lawyer who is present, active, dynamic, precise in his assessments and with a lot of experience and credibility in the market.’
‘Top notch lawyers, especially Rodolfo and Carlos Vouga. Great negotiating skills, judgment, busisness sense and general attitude/energy. An absolute pleasure to work with.’
‘Commitment. In particular, I had to work with Rodolfo Vouga and Cecilia Vera and they were always ready to advance the procedure.’
‘The quality of the lawyers Rodrigo Fernández and Perla Alderete.’
‘Their commitment to responding to queries and situations quickly and with the most appropriate solution or suggestion. In particular, Perla Alderete has been of great support in analysing situations that required an appropriate approach.'
‘The vast experience of Rodolfo Vouga andc Perla Alderete combined with a team highly committed to the client's objectives make it exceptional.’
‘Perla Alderete is the most professional, educated and well-informed lawyer we have met and stands out on legal issues in the country. Camila Dutra provides very good care and stands out for her availability and willingness to cooperate and find solutions. Both attorneys always receive our unusual concerns and requests and/or regular work with a proactive and positive mindset. ’
‘Carlos Vouga and Camila Dutra provide immediate attention to the client's requirements, with technical knowledge and availability to adapt to the client's times and needs.’
Key clients
- Procter & Gamble
- CPC Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation
- ADM (Archer Daniels Midland)
- Colgate-Palmolive
- John Deere
- MasterCard
- Petrobras
- Grupo Azeta
- Marriot International
Work highlights
- Retained by Paracel to assist in legal project management in all legal aspects of the largest private investment project in Paraguay’s history.
- Advised Cargo Line as winner in the bidding process of the logistics services to be provided to Paracel on all aspects of the transaction, the structuring of the logistics services and negotiations of the logistics services agreement with Paracel and its financiers.
- Advised Grupo Azeta on the drafting, negotiation, and execution of all transaction documents for the acquisition of 50% of Biggie's and its affiliates' shares.
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Practice head
Rodolfo Vouga Muller; Perla Alderete; Rodolfo G. Vouga