Prominent in international arbitration, Altra Legal is active in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Paraguay (CAMP) and the ICC, among other international centres. The team represents clients in royalties and breach of contract claims and debt recovery. It has a strong background representing clients in municipal claims and in cases against the public prosecutor’s office. The practice is adept at handling disputes across the telecoms, mining and agribusiness sectors, and boasts expertise in niche areas, such as the livestock industry. Leading arbitrator José Moreno Rodríguez oversees the entire dispute resolution department. Counsel Felicita Argaña Bendlin co-leads the arbitration team, alongside Moreno, while counsel Esteban Acha co-heads the litigation practice, advising a clientele of artists and producers on royalty claims for copyrights. Lucía Cazal Zaldívar, counsel, represents national and international clients across the oil and gas, retail and pharmaceutical sectors in commercial arbitration, with a particular emphasis on investment arbitration. Senior associate María Belén Moreno has a strong international commercial arbitration practice and is an expert in the livestock and cattle breeding industries. Associate Regina Moreno Bendlin has experience in judicial proceedings before civil courts.

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.

Its stellar list of domestic and foreign clients sees Vouga Abogados actively participate in both national and international arbitration, with specialist expertise advising on the application of Paraguayan law in foreign centres. The team enjoys a ‘leading position in the sector’, and is adept at representing clients in both judicial proceedings and out-of-court negotiation, primarily in corporate and commercial litigation, but also spanning civil, labour and administrative disputes. Active in high-profile litigation on both a national and international basis, Mirtha dos Santos leads the team alongside Rodolfo Vouga Müller, who brings a wealth of dispute resolution experience to the team. Practice co-head Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga bolsters the team’s international capabilities and is experienced in cross-border transactions and admitted to the New York bar. Associate and practice co-head Silvia Benítez has a strong background in administrative and civil litigation and is particularly skilled in negotiations in connection with public procurement contracts. Elio Agüero, associate, represents clients in litigation related to damages, commercial distribution and agency and representation contracts. Also at the associate level, Marcela dos Santos spearheads the team’s litigation work in consumer and labour disputes, while Sebastián Silva plays a leading role in collections and executive lawsuits.

BKM | Berkemeyer‘s dispute resolution practice excels in judicial and administrative litigation and demonstrates particular prowess in commercial disputes. Competition and antitrust legislation is a key area of expertise for the team, and it is active in contentious matters in this sector. The practice boasts broad industry expertise, advising on disputes across the labour, tax, IP and environmental sectors. It has an established arbitration practice, as well as experience in alternative dispute resolution, regularly representing clients in out-of-court negotiations. As a member of the Paraguayan, American and International Bar Associations, Hugo T. Berkemeyer leads the team alongside Carla Sosa and Natalia Oddone, who brings experience in judicial collections and the processing of executive judgments. At the associate level, Martin Romero, Natalia Alarcón and Federico Huttemann are names to note.

Moreno Ruffinelli & Asociados boasts a successful track record in cases involving government entities, advising on claims against the Paraguayan state. The firm is also a go-to for representation in claims of unlawful termination of agreements under Paraguay’s Agency, Distribution, and Representation Law. The team counts major Paraguayan banks among its clients, thanks to its expertise in debt repayment and mortgage executions. Well-equipped to advise on cross-border disputes, the practice also handles multi-jurisdictional damages and breach of contract claims. Established arbitrator José Moreno Ruffinelli leads the team. Carlos Darío Ruffinelli specialises in alternative dispute resolution, particularly in the aviation and maritime sectors. Diego Moreno is regularly called upon to represent clients in both litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on disputes in the corporate and M&A and banking and finance sectors. At the junior level, Alfredo Gonzalez Palacios is a skilled litigator who excels in civil litigation. Hugo Amarilla is another active member of the group, with particular prowess in cross-border disputes. Roberto Moreno has left the firm for a public-sector position.

The dispute resolution team at Olmedo Abogados remains a go-to choice for financial entities and banks. The group has a strong background in the recovery of overdue credits and loan portfolios, advising on judicial and extra-judicial collection management. It also provides representation in both civil and commercial litigation, from inheritance and marital cases to breach of contract, distribution disputes and damages claims. Consumer protection has been a recent growth area for the team, as part of its criminal practice. Experienced litigator mediator and arbitrator Enrique Zacarías leads the team alongside two other partners: Sebastián Olmedo brings extensive experience in the banking sector to the team, focusing on large-scale debt collections; and José Ignacio Olmedo represents a roster of international companies in litigation and arbitration, particularly in agency, distributorship and representation disputes. At the associate level, Rolando Salinas excels in administrative litigation, while Martín Riera focuses on bankruptcy proceedings and Rodrigo Muñoz is another key name to note.

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.

Representing clients in civil, commercial, administrative and family courts, Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja boasts strong plaintiff and defence practices. It has a successful track record in litigation stemming from representation, agency and distribution agreements, representing clients in claims of fraud and breach of contract. The team advises clients across the food and beverages, technology and maritime sectors, but fields particular expertise in real estate and insurance litigation. The group is active in bankruptcy and debt restructuring proceedings, as well as in lawsuits for civil damages. Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution also make up a core part of the firm’s practice. Practice co-head José Sosa Fracchia represents clients in litigation and national and international arbitration, with a particular focus on distribution disputes and the agribusiness sector. He leads the team alongside José Luis Vega Meza, who represents an extensive list of insurance companies, foreign reinsurance companies and reinsurance brokers in insurance and reinsurance litigation.

Civil and commercial litigation make up the core of Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown‘s dispute resolution practice. The team advises on damages claims related to breach of contract and termination of agreements. It has experience before the Supreme Court, in litigation related to constitutional matters, and is also skilled at mediation and arbitration. As an established figure in the sector, Raúl Andrada Nogués leads the team in litigation and arbitration cases. His extensive experience encompasses civil liability, executive proceedings and family law. Senior associate Rossana Fernández is a key contact in the practice, playing a key role in the firm’s civil litigation and arbitration cases. Maria Amalia Ingolotti and Fernando Marecos are also associates to note; both advise a diverse roster of banks, financial institutions, and commercial clients.

Mersán Abogados advises on disputes across the full range of sectors, from finance and technology to healthcare. The team has experience before the National Customs Directorate, as well as CONACOM, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance, and the tax authority. Pablo Cheng Lu leads the practice, with a wealth of experience in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. Tomás Mersán is a name to note, and senior associate Carmen Belotto ‘stands out’ as an active member of the team.

Active in administrative proceedings, Parquet & Asociados specialises in disputes related to public procurement, customs and public tenders. The team fields an established commercial arbitration practice and is also prominent in disputes in the investment and real estate sectors. It boasts a roster of national and international clients, spanning the logistics, engineering and industrial sectors. As head of the practice, Javier Parquet Villagra brings extensive arbitration experience to the group, including expertise in sports, commercial and investment arbitration. José Grassi Pampliega is a key contact in the team. At the junior level, Fabian Gill focuses his practice on administrative litigation and Rocio Benitez is active in litigation, particularly in disputes related to debt payments.