Perla Alderete > Vouga Abogados > Asunción, Paraguay > Lawyer Profile

Industrial health and safety matters form a core part of Vouga Abogados’ labour and employment practice. The team advises clients on an international basis, fielding expert knowledge of compliance in the sector, from labour audits to the implementation of labour and social security regulations. It noted a recent increase in advice on the obtention of labour permits, authorisations and licenses, and work involving municipal and administrative procedures. Perla Alderete heads the practice and boasts extensive experience in HR procedures, labour audits and contracts, and both collective and individual bargaining. Associate Walter Vera advises a diverse roster of corporate clients on labour matters, including compliance, terminations and due diligence reports. Marcela dos Santos is another active associate in the team. Senior associate Antonella Llamas joined the team in November 2023, bringing expertise in immigration health, hygiene and occupational safety, and social security matters.

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.