Vouga Abogados‘s labour and employment practice specialises in industrial safety, compliance, and workforce management, ensuring businesses comply with both local regulations and international standards. Its expertise covers labour audits, regulatory implementation, and complex matters, including M&A transactions and workforce restructurings. The department is led by Perla Alderete, one of Paraguay’s top labour and corporate lawyers, with significant experience advising high-profile clients across various industries. Mirtha dos Santos leads high-profile employment cases, particularly unjustified dismissal disputes, representing major corporations. Associate Walter Vera, a key figure in the practice, works alongside Alderete, handling major employment matters such as contract terminations, labour agreements, due diligence and compliance. Associate Marcela dos Santos is instrumental in the firm’s labour litigation practice, overseeing complex employment disputes. Associate Antonella Llamas handles labour, corporate, migration and social security matters, with extensive experience in M&A, due diligence and regulatory compliance, advising both national and international clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It compares favorably with teams from other firms. Antonella Llamas has extensive experience in labor matters as well as administrative matters related to the Ministry of Labour.'
‘The labour lawyers have always responded accurately, clearly, and in a timely manner, according to our needs.'
‘They know the company, the business, and it's clear they're interconnected across their different areas.'
Key clients
- Paracel
- Copetrol
- Paraguay Energy Operaciones y Logistica
- Oikocredit
- American Tower Corporation / Blue Transfer
- VN Global Paraguay
- Agrichem Paraguay
- GLT Casa de Bolsa
- Colgate Palmolive De Paraguay
- Probat S.A./ British American Tobacco
- Eurofarma Laboratorios
- Prosegur Paraguay
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Azeta on its acquisition of 50% of Biggie S.A., a Paraguayan convenience store chain, providing comprehensive legal support, including structuring, due diligence, regulatory approvals and a detailed labour analysis addressing employment stability, compliance and occupational safety.
Provided legal counsel to ADM on the requirement for separate employer identification numbers for each branch under Paraguayan law, ensuring compliance with regulations from the Social Security Institute (IPS) and the Ministry of Labor (MTESS), helping avoid potential fines and ensuring operational compliance.
Provided legal counsel to Conti Paraguay S.A. on mandatory labour law compliance, addressing key requirements such as accident prevention committees, employee registration, daycare facilities, night work shifts and occupational health standards, ensuring the company met all obligations and minimized legal risks.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Antonella Llamas
Walter Vera
Practice head
Perla Alderete
Other key lawyers
Mirtha Dos Santos; Walter Vera; Marcela Dos Santos; Antonella Llamas