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Experienced in proceedings against the Paraguayan Customs, Palacios, Prono & Talavera advises on disputes related to the collection of taxes, fines and customs duties at both the administrative and judicial level. The practice demonstrates prowess in corporate and commercial litigation, as well as representing clients in indemnification processes and executive and mortgage lawsuits for loan recovery. The team has recently increased its focus on disputes related to distribution contracts, particularly in the agribusiness industry. It boasts broad sector expertise, with an established background in the shipping and insurance fields. Juan Pablo Palacios leads the team, bringing extensive litigation and arbitration experience to the group, with a particular focus on the maritime sector. Practice co-head Raúl Prono Zelaya is an expert in the agribusiness sector, representing companies in the industry in litigation and advising them on asset and debt recovery. Senior associate Mirian Vázquez is another name to note, alongside associate Gabriela Torio.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The office in building matters is ideal, even located in an area of ​​great impact in the city of Asunción. The human material of that office is quite dynamic and well integrated with the tasks that are developed and carried out in the field of expertise of the office. They have all the appropriate technology for the development of office performance, and also the scope of issuing invoices for the provision of services. People are competent in what they do.’

  • ‘Senior lawyers continue to attend meetings in person and also attend the various headquarters of the country's judiciary when required. They have a privileged treatment for clients and extensive experience in the matters they deal with at work, even being pioneers in maritime law, which today is booming due to the commercial development of waterways and different ports. In banking matters, they stand out for the great experience that has been accumulated in that area.’

Key clients

  • Agrofértil
  • Agrotec

Work highlights

Representing Mercopar and Petrolera San Antonio in a lawsuit against the Paraguayan customs authorities to lift a fine of $6.5m, challenging the criteria alleged by the Paraguayan Customs Authorities.
Assisting Terminal Occidental (TOSA) in arbitration proceedings valued at $3.5m, proving breach of duty by Signature, pending an arbitral award.