Vouga Abogados‘ labour and employment practice consists of a ’solid team of expert lawyers‘. The team advises both national and international clients on labour compliance, audits and labour and social security regulations. The firm has noted an increase in work related to labour permits, licenses and authorisations. The group also acts on industrial health and safety matters. The 'excellent' Perla Alderete, a highly experienced labour lawyer, leads the team and 'is very up to date on current labour issues'. Mirtha dos Santos oversees the team’s high-profile litigation matters, with support from associate Marcela dos Santos, who plays a key role in handling labour litigation cases. Associate Walter Vera comes with client recommendation, an active team member who is involved in the majority of the team’s key transactions.
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‘Vouga has a top-level team, which is very professional and has a lot of experience.’
‘The firm is committed to keeping its clients adequately informed. It has implemented a newsletter that is continually providing general information of interest. In addition, its clientele is made up of many multinationals, which allows it to have a broad level of expertise for our needs.’
‘Regarding the partners, their speed of response in taking charge of the affairs of our office is something quite valuable. In the case of Vouga, we have had permanent and prompt support from its founding and main partners.’
‘In their consultancy on labour, Vouga has been very successful.’
‘Perla Alderete handles labour issues with great solvency. She is very up to date on current labour issues. Walter Vera also handles labour issues very well.’
‘Perla Alderete is excellent. As long as she is present, the service is reliable and very professional. As a client, one feels confident in the knowledge of these lawyers.’
‘The team has specialised people, and they work very efficiently as a team.’
‘I think their efficiency and commitment stands out. Professionalism is evident when dealing with issues. I highlight the work of Perla Alderete.’
Key clients
- Paracel
- Copetrol
- Paraguay Energy Operaciones y Logistica
- Unión Industrial Paraguaya
- American Tower / Blue Transfer
- Consorcio Expo Asociación Rural Del Paraguay / Unión Industrial Paraguaya
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- Agrichem Paraguay
- GLT Casa de Bolsa
- Colgate Palmolive De Paraguay
- Probat / British American Tobacco
- Eurofarma Laboratorios
- Prosegur Paraguay
- Paraguay Refrescos
- Carozzi
- Microsoft
- Contiparaguay
Work highlights
- Advising Paracel on all employment related matters, including the preparation of a legal matrix in labour matters, social security, safety and industrial hygiene.
- Advised Europharma Laboratories on issues related to local labour regime, social security and hygiene at work.
- Advised a client on matters related to rehiring of employees with special stability, social security coverage and other aspects related to the legislation in force, as well as on matters of special stability acquired during pregnancy.
Lawyers
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Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Perla Alderete