Industrial health and safety matters form a core part of Vouga Abogados’ labour and employment practice. The team advises clients on an international basis, fielding expert knowledge of compliance in the sector, from labour audits to the implementation of labour and social security regulations. It noted a recent increase in advice on the obtention of labour permits, authorisations and licenses, and work involving municipal and administrative procedures. Perla Alderete heads the practice and boasts extensive experience in HR procedures, labour audits and contracts, and both collective and individual bargaining. Associate Walter Vera advises a diverse roster of corporate clients on labour matters, including compliance, terminations and due diligence reports. Marcela dos Santos is another active associate in the team. Senior associate Antonella Llamas joined the team in November 2023, bringing expertise in immigration health, hygiene and occupational safety, and social security matters.
Testimonials
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‘They are quite proactive, non-protocol and with good quality of attention to detail.’
‘I think it is human quality: Perla Alderete.’
‘Estudio Vouga is special for its attention to clients, its professionalism, speed, and efficiency.’
‘The lawyers at the Vouga Firm are very attentive and professional and respond quickly, in this sense I highlight Perla Alderete without detracting from the other lawyers.’
Key clients
- Paracel
- Copetrol
- Paraguay Energy Operaciones y Logistica/Paraguay Energy Gas
- Unión Industrial Paraguaya (UIP)
- American Tower Corporation / Blue Transfer
- VN Global Paraguay
- Agrichem Paraguay
- GLT Casa de Bolsa
- Colgate Palmolive De Paraguay
- Probat/British American Tobacco
- Eurofarma Laboratorios
- ProseguR Paraguay
- Paraguay Refrescos
- Carozzi Paraguay
- Microsoft Corporation
- Contiparaguay
- Huawei
- Envases Paraguayos (Envapar)
- Seagro
- Sif America
- Tupi Ramos Generales
Work highlights
- Assisted the subsidiary of Carozzi Corp in relation to non-compete, confidentiality and other issues that, according to current legislation, may be implemented with its local workers.
- Advised Microsoft's subsidiary in Paraguay on the mandatory treatment for bonus eligibility and payment if an employee leaves an organisation.
- Advised Paracel on the process of analysis, preparation, negotiation and agreement with its employees for the formalisation of the internal labour regulations until its homologation by the administrative labour authority.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Perla Alderete