Jointly led by Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa and Manuel Acevedo, the environmental team at Vouga Abogados is highly skilled in environmental licensing, carbon credits, due diligence, compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters, among other areas. Acevedo advises on complex negotiations with public institutions concerning licences, permits, and public procurement processes and is frequently engaged by international organisations and public entities. Dually qualified in New York and Paraguay, Rodolfo G Vouga is a notable contact, and has been key in relation to the development of new national regulations governing carbon credits. Walter Vera regularly assists multinational companies and is experienced in administrative proceedings, regulatory matters, environmental investigations, due diligence processes, and ongoing compliance.
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Testimonials
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- The team stands out for its solid legal expertise, with a highly collaborative and accessible approach. They excel at understanding client needs and translating them into timely, clear legal advice aligned with business objectives.
- In addition to their solid legal expertise, the team stands out for its exceptional availability and proactivity, demonstrating remarkable agility in adapting to the company's specific needs. Rodrigo Fernández excels at understanding business requirements, providing clear and strategic advice for informed decision-making.
- Having the leader of the organization fully aware of the process and engaging promptly when needed, not only for short revisions but also for deep reading and contribution helps a lot to gain confidence.
Key clients
- Ecosecurities
- Cahpsa
- ADM Paraguay S.A.
- Paracel S.A.
- Nextar S.A.
- Paresa (Coca-Cola)
- Southpole
- Tigo (Millicom)
- British-American Tobacco
- global-woods-international AG
Work highlights
Advising Paracel, a pulp mill company, on the largest reforestation project in Paraguay’s history.
Represented the Kuetuvy Indigenous Community in an investigation initiated by the Ministry of the Environment for alleged environmental violations.
Advised technology clients on the draft decree and administrative resolution for the potential regulation of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE/RAEE).
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.
Practice head
Rodrigo Fernandez de Nestosa; Manuel Acevedo
Other key lawyers
Rodolfo G Vouga; Walter Vera