Rodolfo Vouga Müller > Vouga Abogados > Asunción, Paraguay > Lawyer Profile

Its stellar list of domestic and foreign clients sees Vouga Abogados actively participate in both national and international arbitration, with specialist expertise advising on the application of Paraguayan law in foreign centres. The team enjoys a ‘leading position in the sector’, and is adept at representing clients in both judicial proceedings and out-of-court negotiation, primarily in corporate and commercial litigation, but also spanning civil, labour and administrative disputes. Active in high-profile litigation on both a national and international basis, Mirtha dos Santos leads the team alongside Rodolfo Vouga Müller, who brings a wealth of dispute resolution experience to the team. Practice co-head Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga bolsters the team’s international capabilities and is experienced in cross-border transactions and admitted to the New York bar. Associate and practice co-head Silvia Benítez has a strong background in administrative and civil litigation and is particularly skilled in negotiations in connection with public procurement contracts. Elio Agüero, associate, represents clients in litigation related to damages, commercial distribution and agency and representation contracts. Also at the associate level, Marcela dos Santos spearheads the team’s litigation work in consumer and labour disputes, while Sebastián Silva plays a leading role in collections and executive lawsuits.

Leading the way in major investment projects in Paraguay, Vouga Abogados guides national and international clients throughout the full project life cycle, from company incorporation to sale and purchase and shareholders agreements. Its ‘exceptional’ M&A practice participates in large-scale acquisitions, operating at an international level; the team is regularly involved in cross-border M&A transactions. Its involvement in the drafting of legislation makes the group well-placed to assist in developing and implementing compliance programs and advise on regulatory matters, particularly in highly regulated sectors, such as the oil and gas industry. The agribusiness sector is another focal point, and the firm boasts an impressive clientele of large grain and commodities companies. Rodolfo Vouga Müller co-leads the team alongside Perla Alderete, who advises companies on restructuring and reorganisation and is skilled in the drafting of commercial contracts. Practice co-head Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga plays a lead role in the team’s work for Paracel, while Carlos Vouga spearheads transactions for Cargo Line. Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa  ‘s broad corporate practice encompasses compliance, distribution and franchising advice. At the senior associate level, Manuel Acevedo‘s impressive roster of clients includes significant international corporations and Cecilia Vera plays a lead role in due diligence processes and the negotiation of transactional documents, particularly in the energy, telecoms and banking sectors. Walter Vera and Camila Dutra are associates to note.