The environmental practice at Vouga Abogados has an ‘excellent network within Paraguay’, leading regulatory advancements and advising on landmark projects such as Paracel S.A.’s historic investment. The practice also has extensive experience advising on Paraguay's carbon credit framework, offering expert counsel on environmental compliance and sustainability to multinational corporations. Practice head Rodolfo Vouga Müller leads the team's high-profile cases. Fellow practice head Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa has played a pivotal role in major assignments for clients such as Copetrol, Paracel, and British American Tobacco. Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga is widely recognised for his expertise regarding carbon credit regulations. Recently promoted Manuel Acevedo, with over 15 years of international experience, led Paraguay’s first cogeneration energy licence and advises key clients such as Paracel. Associate Walter Vera, highly experienced in administrative and regulatory matters, provides vital support in environmental law processes, due diligence and investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very accurate and customer driven! Excellent network within Paraguay.'
‘Very involved partners sharing their in-depth knowledge and assisting holistically to their customers.'
Key clients
- Ecosecurities
- Continental Grain
- ADM Paraguay
- Paracel
- Nextar
- Paresa (Coca-Cola)
- Eni
- Copetrol
- British-American Tobacco
- global-woods-international
Work highlights
Advising Paracel on the development of a forestation project.
Advising Guayaki Yerba Mate on projects aimed at supporting indigenous communities in the sustainable production of organic products using native species.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rodrigo Fernández
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Walter Vera
Practice head
Rodrigo Fernandez de Nestosa; Rodolfo Vouga Muller
Other key lawyers
Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga; Manuel Acevedo; Walter Vera
