Prominent in investigations handled by CONACOM, Vouga Abogados fields an established competition practice that is ‘one of the strongest teams in the country’. The team handles significant merger approval processes and guides clients through the implementation and amendment petitions of potential commitments and remedy plans imposed by the competition authority. Advice on sanctions imposed by CONACOM for failure to meet these commitments is another area in which the team distinguishes itself. The group advises on anticompetitive conduct, providing regular advice on best practices. Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa leads the team and his expertise in competition law spans the oil and gas, food, and pharma industries; his standing in the sector sees him active in negotiations with, and investigations carried out by, CONACOM. Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga’s transactional experience is an asset to the team, and he is regularly sought after to represent clients in the filing of mergers and other asset acquisitions. Senior associate Cecilia Vera has extensive experience before CONACOM, and also brings in-depth knowledge of EU competition law to the team, making her well-positioned to advise a diverse list of national and international clients.
Testimonials
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‘Vouga's team is always characterised by its commitment to providing practical and out-of-the-box solutions in simple terms for every legal challenge faced by our business. The team keeps in mind our ethos and big-picture priorities, ensuring that all recommendations protect our relationship with our stakeholders while complying with local regulations and internal policies of a multinational company. Vouga has proven to be a reliable business partner with a quick turnaround.’
‘Rodrigo Fernández is a stand-out from Vouga with his deep legal knowledge and immersion in the commercial necessities and priorities of our business. This has been quick, practical, cost-efficient, and mindful of our commercial relationship's solutions at every turn.’
‘Vouga is a recognised firm in Paraguay due to the extensive experience of its partners and associates in corporate matters, the answers are clear and demonstrate understanding in the client's field.’
‘The Vouga Abogados team has professionals with skills that go beyond the legal. They are professionals who strive to understand the client's business in order to provide a comprehensive recommendation on what they are asked about.’
‘They generate good interpersonal relationships, they make you feel comfortable in dealing with them and, by making an effort to understand the business, their recommendations and actions are always one step ahead of the rest.’
‘The team is one of the strongest in the country in terms of knowledge of the regulations and the legal and jurisprudential bases of competition law. It has extensive experience and a good relationship with the regulator, which gives confidence.’
‘Both the head of the practice area and the senior lawyers have the necessary training and solvency in the field of competition law, as well as notable knowledge of the institution that regulates the matter.'
Key clients
- Paraguay Energy Operaciones y Logistica
- Paresa (Coca-Cola)
- Corporación Paraguaya Distribuidora de Derivados de Petróleo
- Jauser Cargo
- Grupo Azeta
- White & Case
- Biggie
Work highlights
- Represented Copetrol in a string of investigations brought by the Paraguayan Competition Authority.
- Advised Grupo Azeta on the filing of an important acquisition before the Paraguayan Competition Authority.
- Advised a US multinational on the assessment of a potential claim on predatory pricing.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa