Commercial litigation is a particular strength for the ‘prepared and agile’ dispute resolution team at Ferrere. The practice has a strong background in contract enforcement, complex labour and consumer protection cases and insolvency proceedings. It has a high success rate in regulatory and administrative proceedings within the maritime and river transportation sectors and before customs. Distribution law is another area of expertise, and the practice demonstrates prowess in disputes with distributors. Its impressive roster of clients includes household names across a full range of sectors, both national and international companies and state-owned entities in Paraguay. Practice co-head Néstor Loizaga is an expert in distribution disputes, advising a stellar client list that includes Cargill, AstraZeneca and Electrolux. Promoted to partner in January 2023, Miguel Saguier co-leads the team, specialising in commercial, civil and administrative disputes. Head of the labour litigation team Marysol Estigarribia has a successful track record in both domestic and international cases. Senior associate Raúl Pereira boasts experience in international arbitrations.
Testimonials
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‘Ferrere Abogados - dispute resolution has extensive knowledge in the subject and in practice since its analyses are detailed and punctual, which allows the client to create strategies together to define what the next steps would be in various scenarios.’
‘Outstanding lawyer: Miguel Saguier.’
‘Several partners of the firm (multidisciplinary) were involved in our attention to address an important issue. The quality of the service has been excellent.’
‘Miguel Saguier: partner judicial area. Néstor Loizaga: partner. Carlos Codas: partner, director. Permanently available. Open to explore alternatives and non-traditional solutions to meet customer needs.’
‘Ferrere has always been very concerned about maintaining fluid communication between their team and ours. That is always important and vital for good work.’
‘There is great attention to detail on the part of all partners, precision with follow-ups and care with communication.’
‘Ferrere has a team prepared and agile in all aspects.’
‘People have the right knowledge, are adaptable and achieve results. I highlight the lawyers Miguel Saguier and Marysol Estigarribia.’
Key clients
- Agroceres
- Akzo Nobel
- Arysta LifeScience
- AstraZeneca
- Basf
- Banco Nacional de Fomento
- Cargill
- Credicentro
- Electrolux
- Petrobras Paraguay
- Unicomer
- Vale
- Regional S.A. de Seguros
- SERSA
- Farmacéutica Paraguaya
Work highlights
- Represented AstraZeneca in a claim related to a distribution agreement.
- Advised Regional de Seguros on a compensation claim filed by a policyholder.
- Represented Sika in a compensation claim prompted by a former employee.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nestor Loizaga, Miguel Saguier