BKM | Berkemeyer’s labour and employment department advises on complex workforce matters, including restructuring, executive terminations, and contentious disputes. It also has cross-sector expertise in pharma, agro-industrial, agro-forest, entertainment, real estate, and consumer goods, among other areas. Managing partner and co-head Hugo T. Berkemeyer has extensive experience advising national and multinational employers on labour disputes, collective bargaining, executive terminations, workforce restructuring, and compliance. Co-head Antonio Villa Berkemeyer is a key advisor on corporate, regulatory, and labour matters, guiding clients across industries on compliance, risk management, market entry, and corporate governance. Hugo Aponte advises local and international companies on all employment matters, including compliance, workforce management, and litigation. Jorge Peralta Sosa is experienced in employer transfers, workforce restructurings, statutory employee negotiations, and terminations, as well as social security and health and safety. Mauricio Ozuna focuses on judicial litigation and contentious labour matters.
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Testimonials
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- Very professional
Key clients
- Bayer S.A.
- Timac Agro S.A.
- TCL Organic S.A.
- Casinos Paraguayos / Azar Internacional
- Agatres S.A.
- Corteva
- Unilever
- Pharma International S.A. (ABBOTT LABORATORIES)
- Be8 Paraguay S.A (Be8.)
- Frigorífico Modelo Paraguay S.A
- Mango Payment S.A
- Biotec del Paraguay S.A
Work highlights
Advised Bayer, providing ongoing strategic advice on all employment matters. The firm supports the day-to-day management of Bayer’s workforce, including the drafting and review of employment contracts, internal policies, and employment documentation in line with local regulations and global guidelines.
Advising Biotec del Paraguay S.A. on day-to-day employment matters, including employment contracts, payroll settlements, dismissal and disciplinary procedures, representation in administrative mediations, and regular compliance reviews.
Advised Unilever de Paraguay S.A, providing continuous and preventative advice to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and a well-structured employment framework.
Practice head
Hugo T. Berkemeyer; Antonio Villa Berkemeyer
Other key lawyers
Hugo Aponte; Jorge Peralta Sosa; Mauricio Ozuna