Prominent in the start-up space, Colab counts a number of venture capital funds among its clients and advises on the establishment of operations in Paraguay, with comprehensive tax planning services. The firm’s diverse roster of clients spans the agriculture, energy, aviation and real estate sectors. Corporate compliance is a key focus and the team is adept at handling due diligence processes and corporate governance matters. It is active in M&A, restructurings and the drafting of commercial contracts and agreements. Practice head Jorge Gross Brown leads the team in its focus on foreign investment in Paraguay. Mauricio Salgueiro advises an extensive list of start-ups and both local and regional VCs, with a particular focus on the technology sector. Sofia Schuartzman is an active junior associate.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Modern, agile, creative and punctual.’

  • ‘Solvency, openness to innovations in solutions: Jorge Gross Brown, Mauricio Salgueiro.’

  • ‘Colab stands out, in my experience, for its expertise in corporate matters for new businesses, innovative businesses, and startups in Paraguay where these areas are still developing. Added to that is close support, good relationships and customer response.’

  • ‘Mauricio Salgueiro and Sofia Schuartzmann understand the needs and context of founders when creating new technological-innovative businesses. Practices are flexible while maintaining the spirit of legal rigour. At the same time, they handle corporate governance aspects very well when looking for alternatives, solutions and better options to achieve the results we are looking for.’

Key clients

  • FB Lineas Aereas
  • Atome Paraguay
  • President Energy Paraguay
  • Boarding Pass
  • Reva
  • Helpers
  • Mobi Latam
  • Torrecom Paraguay
  • Sanofi Aventis Paraguay
  • DT Global
  • Eco Inversiones
  • Trafosur
  • Consorcio Aviation
  • Agronegocios del Paraguay

Work highlights

  • Advising Atome Paraguay in connection with a project of a 145MW world-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plant to supply Paraguay and the region’s agricultural and fertiliser markets with sustainable alternatives.
  • Advising Molecular Energies, and its subsidiary President Energy Paraguay, in its oil exploration drilling operations in Paraguay.
  • Advising DT Global, as an awardee by the EU for the observation of the presidential elections, in setting up its tax-efficient structure in Paraguay.

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Jorge Gross Brown