Ferrere’s environmental law practice is a market leader in Paraguay, providing comprehensive legal solutions across a wide range of environmental matters. The team assists local and international clients in obtaining environmental licences and approvals, handling complex litigation and ensuring regulatory compliance. It also conducts environmental due diligence, audits and risk assessments to help businesses understand and mitigate potential liabilities. Additionally, the practice supports clients in crisis management and sustainability-linked investments, including green bond issuances and carbon offset credit transactions. Guillermo Jover, who leads the practice, has expanded its capabilities across transactions, litigation and regulatory matters. Jover advises major corporations, financial institutions, and multilateral organisations across industries such as energy, real estate, and manufacturing. Senior associate Marcelo Rodríguez specialises in environmental law and litigation. He advises on compliance, enforcement, licensing and M&A risks, representing major clients across various industries.
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- ‘We completed a timely project with Guillermo Jover. The work was delivered on time, and Guillermo demonstrated mastery of the subject matter he was asked to address.'
Key clients
- MSU Agro
- BXR Agro
- Interbarge
- Vale
- Archer
- Impala Terminals
- Corporación Andina de Fomento
- International Development Bank
- Navíos Logistics
- Blink Bioscience
- Grupo Bimbo
- Amazon Web Services
Work highlights
Advised the CEO of Camil Alimentos S.A. in acquiring control of Villa Oliva Rice S.A., a major Paraguayan rice producer.
Advised a major Paraguayan agribusiness conglomerate in acquiring 100% of CYTASA, another major player in the local agricultural industry, through a public bidding process, from Tragsa Group, a state-owned entity of the Kingdom of Spain, as part of a recent divestment initiative.
Advising a major agro-industrial company with extensive operations in Paraguay regarding potential litigation before the national environmental authority related to previously authorized works on one of its rice-growing properties located on the banks of the Paraguay River.
Lawyers
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.
Marcelo Rodríguez
Practice head
Guillermo Jover
Other key lawyers
Marcelo Rodríguez