The corporate and M&A practice at Vouga Abogados is recognised for its ‘synergistic, integrated, and coordinated manner’, and for its expertise in high-profile investment projects, M&A transactions and regulatory compliance matters. The team advises on private investments and major infrastructure projects, including Doftey S.A.’s USD 130 million private port and Cargo Line Paraguay’s USD 40 million logistics investment. The practice excels in complex M&A, recently advising Grupo Azeta and Banco Atlas on transformative transactions. Its expertise spans cross-border operations, agribusiness and competition law, with an emphasis on compliance issues. The group is led by the experienced Rodolfo G Vouga and Perla Alderete. Alderete, a specialist in M&A, asset sales and capital restructuring, advises key players across various industries. Carlos Vouga is highly regarded for his technical skills, while Cynthia Fatecha is an expert in trusts, securities and capital markets regulations.
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- ‘Transparency in the details of services performed. Stands out for quick, practical and efficient control.'
‘Their knowledge of the client makes them different and their close monitoring of the processes carried out.'
‘The Vouga team is incredibly powerful because it operates in a synergistic, integrated, and coordinated manner, utilising the skills, experiences, and knowledge of its diverse professionals in a highly productive manner.'
‘Carlos Vouga: characterised by proactivity, precision and technicality of his opinions, tailored to the business, finding important new perspectives.'
‘They have interest in learning about our business to defend the company's interests.'
Key clients
- Cargo Line Paraguay S.A.
- Doftey S.A.
- Paracel S.A.
- Grupo Azeta
- ContiParaguay S.A. (Continental Grain local Subsidiary)
- Banco Atlas S.A.
- BH Construcciones S.A.
- ecosecurities
- Marriott
Work highlights
Advising Paracel on the USD 4 billion development of Paraguay’s largest private investment, a first-of-its-kind eucalyptus pulp mill. Work includes negotiating project agreements, securing financing, obtaining environmental and project permits, structuring tax incentives, and advising on a landmark power purchase agreement with ANDE. The project will drive significant economic growth, job creation, and sustainability, aligning with IFC and global environmental standards.
Advising Banco Atlas on its merger with Banco Familiar, creating Banco Atlas Familiar, the largest M&A deal in Paraguay in 2024. The transaction involved two banks, two insurance companies, two brokerage firms, and two investment fund management firms, requiring comprehensive legal support across banking, corporate, regulatory, tax, and competition law. The firm led the drafting and negotiation of key agreements, ensured regulatory compliance, and is managing the merger control approval before the National Competition Commission. The deal, valued at USD 2.7 billion, marks a historic milestone in Paraguay’s financial sector.
Advising Doftey and the Sponsors on the development of a strategic port in Soriano, Uruguay, essential for exporting Paracel’s pulp cargo and other energy-related projects in the region. Work includes negotiating with Paracel, structuring equity investments, drafting and negotiating EPC and O&M agreements, and advising on financing strategies, including bridge financing. The deal’s complexity requires aligning back-to-back conditions across multiple contracts, showcasing the firm’s expertise in high-stakes, multi-party transactions.
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Practice head
Perla Alderete; Rodolfo G. Vouga
Other key lawyers
Carlos Vouga ; Cynthia Fatecha