Headed up by Miguel Saguier, Ferrere’s litigation and dispute resolution practice is a renowned market leader and is highly regarded for its specialism in complex commercial litigation. Néstor Loizaga is a key contact, with strong experience in distribution-related disputes, recently advising multinational clients in the agribusiness, pharma, and consumer appliances sectors. Raúl Pereira has been instrumental in many of Paraguay’s most complex disputes, including annulment and enforcement proceedings, across sectors such as intellectual property, construction, corporate transactions, and energy. Juan Carlos Barboza is adept in civil, commercial, and administrative litigation. César Benitez specialises in civil and commercial litigation, as well as consumer law and intellectual property matters. Marcelo Rodríguez focuses on environmental matters.
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Testimonials
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- The strength of Estudio Ferrere lies in its knowledge of the regulations governing banking activity and its experience in handling difficult client cases.
- They are excellent professionals, the treatment is very friendly, and they respond quickly to the queries made to them.
- In-depth knowledge of Paraguayan law. Quick and accurate response.
- Solid legal knowledge, full availability.
- Ferrere’s disputes practice stands out for its deep litigation expertise and highly strategic approach. Miguel Saguier and César Benítez are exceptional professionals who lead a very specialized team with outstanding technical capabilities. What truly differentiates them is that they do not simply provide legal advice—they take the time to fully understand our business and industry. In our case, as a technology company, they make a genuine effort to understand the core of our business, which allows them to tailor legal and procedural strategies in a way that aligns with our commercial objectives and strengthens our position. Compared to other firms, Ferrere combines top-tier legal expertise with a business-oriented mindset that gives clients confidence their matters are being handled with both legal precision and strategic understanding.
- What makes Ferrere’s lawyers stand out is their exceptional attention to detail and commitment throughout the entire lifecycle of a matter. Miguel Saguier and César Benítez not only take the time to thoroughly investigate each issue and provide thoughtful, strategic advice, but they also maintain constant follow-up and keep clients consistently informed on progress and developments. Unlike many firms that show strong engagement only at the outset of a matter, Ferrere remains fully involved from beginning to end. Their level of dedication, responsiveness, and ongoing communication truly differentiates them from competitors and gives clients confidence that their matters are being handled with care and attention at every stage.
Key clients
- Agroceres
- Renault
- La Consolidada de Seguros
- Arysta LifeScience
- AstraZeneca
- Basf
- Banco Nacional de Fomento
- Cargill
- Ueno Bank
- Electrolux
- Petrobras Paraguay
- Tricon Dry Chemicals
Work highlights
Advised Mota-Engil in the annulment proceedings initiated by the Paraguayan State against a $16m PCA/UNCITRAL award, obtaining a partial annulment decision.
Advised Renault in a judicial claim filed by Rieder & Cia. arising from a distribution termination agreement; this decision constitutes a landmark precedent in Paraguayan arbitration law.
Advising Electrolux do Brasil in a lawsuit before the Supreme Court of Justice brought by a former local distributor.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Practice head
Miguel Saguier
Other key lawyers
Néstor Loizaga; Raúl Pereira; Juan Carlos Barboza; César Benitez; Marcelo Rodríguez