Palacios, Prono & Talavera

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Palacios, Prono & Talavera is a boutique firm that provides clients with advice on a range of corporate matters, from commercial contracts to M&A transactions. The corporate and M&A team has a specialisation in advice to clients in the maritime industry but also assists companies across a range of other ares. The practice has continued to add both national and international clients to its roster recently, including Constructora Heisecke. Carlos Palacios and Raúl Prono jointly lead the team, both specialise in corporate and commercial law, M&A, and civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on the agribusiness industry. Leticia Prono focuses on M&A and corporate law, while Maria Julia Palacios is a senior associate specialising in M&A, corporate law and litigation. Associate Gabriela Torio is another name to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has the professionalism and experience from having participated in transactions between local and international companies in different fields.’

  • 'Its strong point is that senior professionals are involved in the entire process and their experience and pragmatism make collaboration dynamic and efficient. Quick answers and simple solutions because the complex always brings more confusion to the table. Compared with other offices, it stands out for his agility and pragmatism.'
  • 'We appreciate their professional and human quality. They are people who treat each other as equals with openness and without qualms.'
  • 'Full management of legal regulations and consequently propose different options and approaches allowing the client to decide based on all the information available in this regard. Simplicity in the approaches and applicability to the economic reality of the client's business.'
  • 'The management of the legal framework, predisposition and understanding of the business make communications effective and far-reaching.'

Key clients

  • Agrofértil
  • Agrotec
  • Complejo Agroindustrial Angostura (CAIASA).
  • Bunge Paraguay
  • Cargill Agropecuaria
  • CHS de Paraguay
  • CIE
  • Ecomipa
  • Eurocar
  • Pronet
  • Netel
  • Tabacalera del Este
  • Palermo
  • Grupo Nación y Grupo Multimedia
  • Cementos Concepción (Cecon)
  • Bebidas del Paraguay / Distribuidora del Paraguay
  • Aerocentro
  • Química Farmacéutica
  • AMX Paraguay
  • Impala Terminals Paraguay
  • Logico Paraguay
  • Monte Alegre
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • Navemar
  • Paranave
  • Paramar
  • Terport
  • Navegación del Sur
  • P&O Maritime Services Paraguay
  • P&O Maritime Holdings
  • P&O CIL
  • Profarco
  • UABL Paraguay (Atria)
  • Terminal Occidental (Tosa)
  • Azucarera Paraguaya
  • Cvale
  • Casa Boller
  • Emprendimientos Hoteleros S.A. Hoteles Contemporáneos
  • Imperial Compañía Distribuidora de Petróleos y Derivados
  • Constructora Heisecke
  • Bonus
  • QSR

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Julia Palacios
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carlos Palacios
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leticia Prono

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Palacios, Raúl Prono