Palacios, Prono & Talavera’s banking and finance practice is comprised of experts in the sector, who boast experience as in-house counsel at major Paraguayan banks. The group is adept at the structuring of loan facilities and bond issuances, as well as handling credit facilities. Bringing both public and private-sector experience to the team, practice co-head Carlos Palacios advises on incorporations and the winding up of financial institutions. He leads the team alongside Raúl Prono, who specialises in banking and finance matters, with a particular focus on the agriculture sector. Associate Adelaida Agüero is also a name to note.
Testimonials
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‘Closeness in relationships and comprehensive management of matters relevant to banking and financial regulation.’
‘Professionalism and technical knowledge of Carlos and Raúl.’
‘As providers of legal advice on corporate issues, company acquisitions, contracts, due diligence, maritime river issues, we consider that the team has a high level of commitment, involvement and identification in business.’
‘We usually deal directly with Raúl Prono and Juan Pablo Palacios, with whom we feel comfortable and secure when we turn to them, in the different jurisdictional issues that are required. Excellence in the level of response, clarity and objectivity, as well as being close to needs.’
Key clients
- Banco Basa
- Cecon
- Banco GNB
Work highlights
- Advising CECON on a capital injection of approximately $50m from an acquisition of bank loans and subsequent capitalisation.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Palacios, Raúl Prono