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.'

Key clients

  • Paracel
  • Copetrol

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.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Perla Alderete
Perla Alderete
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
Antonella Llamas
Walter Vera
Walter Vera
Practice head

Perla Alderete

Other key lawyers

Mirtha Dos Santos; Walter Vera; Marcela Dos Santos; Antonella Llamas