Parquet & Asociados remains a go-to choice for public institutions thanks to its ‘experience and skill in administrative law’; its extensive list of clients includes ministries and secretariats, and the practice regularly participates in the drafting of legislation. The team is also active in the infrastructure sector, with experience presenting PPP projects to the Paraguayan state. It advises on construction projects across the sanitation, road and transportation industries. In addition to public entities, private institutions and multinational companies regularly turn to the team for advice on their interactions with the public administration and government debt collection matters. Practice head Javier Parquet Villagra counts both national and international institutions among his stellar roster of clients, including the National Development Bank and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Senior associate José Grassi Pampliega brings extensive public sector experience to the team and takes a lead role in the representation of private entities before public authorities. Also at the senior associate level, Lucas Corrales Fernandez guides both public and private-sector clients through regulation reform. Fabian Gill is another name to note.

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Testimonials

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‘They differ from other firms due to their specific knowledge on the subject, billing is clear and convenient, the legal staff is prepared to take on any replacement and assist the client to the same extent as the main partner, giving us a feeling of security. We appreciate that achievement.’
‘Javier Parquet seems to us to be the lawyer who knows the most about Administrative Law in Paraguay, he has important knowledge of the functioning of Public Institutions and is a very important strategist who collaborates with our firm.'
'José Grassi, excellent lawyer, with a lot of knowledge in the matter and establishing strategies, in addition to impeccable predisposition with the client.'
'Fabian Gill, a very good lawyer, has assisted us along with the other members of the staff with a very complete knowledge of the specific client with whom we had situations to regularise.'
'Lucas Corrales, a very good lawyer, has assisted us in the preparation of the documentation prior to the judicial process, he knows the administrative process perfectly and has supported us in meetings with international organisations.’
‘The experience with Parquet & Asoc has been very good thanks to the personalised attention, efficiency in resolving legal problems, and attention to our needs. Parquet & Asoc's team of lawyers demonstrates a lot of experience and skill in administrative law. The ability to interpret public issues has been very useful. We do not work with other law firms, the quality of the service and the attention received from Parquet & Asoc. has met our expectations.’
‘The professionals are very friendly in their treatment, the experience shows and they always try to find the best solutions. What sets them apart is their dedication and personalised legal advice. They know the real estate development sector and their experience in specialised areas of law for this area and the public sector. They are very professional, capable and committed to the client.’

Key clients

Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)
Paraguayan Chamber of Real Estate Developers of Paraguay (CAPADEI)
National Development Bank (BNF)
Financial Development Agency (AFD)
La Perseverancia Pedro Zuccolillo
ALTAMIRA Group
FAPASA (Pharmaceutical Laboratory)
ALICORP
National Secretary of Sports
National Secretary of Tourism (SENATUR)
International Materials Inc. (IMI)
INPAGAS
Association of Chemical Engineers of Paraguay
Desarrolladora Urbana (Urba)
Paraguayan Chamber of Supermarkets (CAPASU)
Rural Association of Paraguay (ARP)
8A Constructions

Work highlights

Acted as local counsel for The Ministry of Economy and Finance in the sovereign bond issuance of 2023.
Assisted the Paraguayan Chamber of Supermarkets (CAPASU) in presenting a bill, jointly with public authorities, to create a division to directly target the problem of smuggling in the country.
Assisted the National Secretary of Sports in the joint candidacy to gather the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

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