With offices in Asunción, Encarnación and Ciudad del Este, Olmedo Abogados is well-positioned to advise clients on both a national and international level; the team advises international clients from their incorporation into Paraguay. M&A, restructuring, the development of new products and compliance are also among the firm’s areas of expertise. It is retained by foreign and domestic clients alike to provide corporate advice on a daily basis. Practice co-head Gustavo Olmedo advises banks, financial institutions, and insurance and reinsurance companies on various commercial matters. He leads the team alongside José Ignacio Olmedo, who is involved in the drafting of local legislation, and ‘outstanding partner’ Alejandra Olmedo, who is skilled in the drafting of franchise, distribution and representation agreements. Associate Jose Vargas Peña represents clients in corporate litigation and disputes related to commercial agreements.
Testimonials
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‘Olmedo Abogados is characterised by its extensive knowledge of corporate issues as well as its prompt response to queries made. A strong point of the team is that they have well-integrated practice areas since the consultations made to Olmedo Abogados always cover all the areas to be taken into account in the client's business. We started working with Olmedo a few years ago and the closeness with which they treat clients is a pleasure.’
‘Knowledge in the different areas of practice. The best qualities of the studio are understanding the criticality of the issues as well as meeting the client's time expectations. Outstanding partner: Alejandra Olmedo.’
Key clients
- CSRA Paraguay
- Terra Chaco
Work highlights
- Advised CSRA on the incorporation and operational start-up of the company, in addition to continuous advice on the operations carried out in relation to visas of the American Embassy.
- Advised Terra Chaco on the incorporation of the company, as well as on the purchase of several properties and the elaboration of construction contracts for the construction of 4 houses located in the city of San Bernardino.