With its ‘deep knowledge and understanding’ of both local and international markets, the corporate and M&A team at Vouga Abogados remains a leading practice. The team handles major investment projects and high-profile M&A, with clients such as Paracel and Copetrol. The firm advises clients from a range of industries and has noted particular activity in the agribusiness sector. The practice has increased its focus on compliance, advising clients on the development and implementation of compliance programmes. The firm has been involved in the drafting of several regulations within the corporate practice area, including a bill for the enactment of a new type of corporation and its regulatory decree. Rodolfo Vouga leads the team, alongside Perla Alderete and Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga, who both come with client recommendation. They are supported by up-and-coming figure Rodrigo Fernández and Carlos Vouga, who is praised for his ‘deep knowledge of M&A and corporate matters, quick responses and precision in his arguments and solutions’. At the associate level, Cecilia Vera and Manuel Acevedo both play active roles in the team. Georg Birbaumer, Walter Vera and Luis Torales are also contacts to note.
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Testimonials
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‘They are very competent in all areas of law. They helped us land in Paraguay and gave a super service.’
‘We recommend Rodolfo Vouga and Cecilia Vera.’
‘The Vouga Abogados team has unparalleled knowledge of all the processes associated with corporate-company issues and M&A projects. They advise us in a very professional way in both activities, finding solutions, quickly and efficiently, for the most complex problems that arise during the development of the projects.’
‘Carlos Vouga has a deep knowledge of M&A and corporate matters, provides quick responses and precision in his arguments and solutions. He has a fluid relationship with our team and extensive network of contacts, not only in Paraguay, but also in the USA and regional countries. He is skilled and fluent in English and Portuguese.’
‘Vouga's team is always available to attend the client's requests. The team is also very organised and goes straight to the point on the requests. They are very patient, diligent and detail-oriented with the foreign clients that are not used to the Paraguayan law.’
‘The team is a very complete full service for Paraguay. For us it is the best by far. I think it has also been getting stronger in recent years. Always professional, with deep knowledge, understanding of the local idiosyncrasy, local laws and international ways of working.’
‘Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga has become a reference in the country. Very complete as a lawyer and with excellent contacts and understanding of international business. Cynthia Fatecha is a capital markets expert with top-notch knowledge. Perla Alderete has very good expertise in the area of corporate law and compliance.’
‘Perla Alderete, for her experience and good attitude. Also, for her kindness in always supporting our cases, no matter how small or large the tasks may be. Paola Andreotti, for her good communication and also her speed and efficiency.’
Key clients
- Procter & Gamble
- CPC Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
- Colgate - Palmolive
- John Deere
- MasterCard
- Petrobras
- Siemens
- Copetrol
- SANOFI
- LG Electronics
- British American Tobacco
- Paracel
- Cargo Line Paraguay
- Alpasa
- J&F Investimentos
- Pamaq
Work highlights
- Advising Paracel in all legal aspects related to its milestone project in Paraguay consisting of the development of a greenfield cellulose plant for an approximate amount of $4bn.
- Advising Cargo Line, as logistics services provider for Paracel’s pulp mill project, on subcontracts, fulfilment of all conditions precedent, and developing the transport contract and the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Paraguay and Uruguay ports.
- Assisting a local company in a cross-border transaction for the revamping of its biofuel plant facilities and the provision of technical assistance and know-how.
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Rodolfo Vouga Muller, Perla Alderete, Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga