Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Paraguay
Band 1
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Provided by Altra Legal
Department Overview
Altra Legal is the only Paraguayan law firm with a genuinely international dispute resolution practice. Our team members represent clients or act as arbitrators in several ICSID, Permanent Court of Arbitration, ICC, and CAS-TAS arbitration cases, as well as before the Paraguayan Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (CAMP).
Our highly experienced team of professionals has handled the most significant arbitration cases in the country in recent years. We have successfully represented the interests of our clients in delicate matters arising from contractual breaches or wrongful acts.
In addition, our practice in litigation before Paraguayan Courts is also recognised for being strategic and efficient. Our litigation team is prepared to handle complex civil and commercial cases, representing foreign and national clients.
Our department highlights the following works which characterise the department’s strength:
- Representation before local courts on behalf of national and international clients in civil, commercial, administrative, and labour litigations.
- Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards before Paraguayan courts.
- Representation of Serviam S.A. Sucursal Paraguay in an ICC arbitration case
- Representation of ATJ Consultores and Proyectos, Estudios y Construcciones S.A. (PEYCO) in an international ad hoc arbitration proceeding.
Chambers Review
Climbing to the top of the rankings this year is Altra Legal, which is widely recognised in the Paraguayan market for its strong focus on international and domestic arbitration. The team acts in proceedings for annulment of awards, breaches of contract and debt recovery, and other commercial litigation. The department is often seen advising clients active in the construction, insurance, and oil and gas arenas.
Work Highlights
- Altra Legal assisted Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay with a series of debt recovery lawsuits against users of public communication and broadcasting that infringed the rights of phonographic producers due to the non-receipt of royalties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Altra Legal has a strong business-focused approach. They are always up to date and come up with innovative legal advice."
"Altra Legal's lawyers have all-round knowledge when it comes to arbitration. They are quick to respond with best-in-class, quality solutions."
"The team at Altra Legal has a strong business-focused approach. They are always up to date and come up with innovative legal advice."
"Altra Legal's lawyers have all-round knowledge when it comes to arbitration. They are quick to respond with best-in-class, quality solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Rising into the top band this year, outstanding partner José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez has sizeable experience handling key international and domestic cases in Paraguay. He continues to enjoy notable praise from market observers for his expertise in the arbitration field.
"José Antonio Moreno Rodríguezis a brilliant professional who has a great ability to explain things in lay terms."
"Without a doubt, José Antonio Moreno Rodríguez is an authority on international law, with total mastery of comparative law. His strategic insights are indispensable in multi-jurisdictional cases."
Associate-to-watch Felicita Argaña makes her debut in the ranking table this year thanks to strong market praise for her expertise in arbitration.
"Felicita Argaña is a bright lawyer with a keen eye for detail."
Associate-to-watch Larissa Lacout joins the ranking table this year thanks to positive market feedback for her litigation practice. She often acts on civil, commercial and contentious administrative mandates.
"Larissa Lacout stands out for her professionalism and knowledge of the various matters entrusted to her. She is solution-oriented and provides quick and strategic responses."
Associate-to-watch Lucía Cazal joins the rankings this year due to market endorsement for her arbitration practice.
"Lucía Cazal is a trustworthy adviser who understands all aspects of the case, has strong legal judgement and excels in complex strategic issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Altra Legal
Paraguay
Members
Provided by Altra Legal
Adriana Sánchez
Andrea Reiser
Belén Moreno
Esteban Acha
Head of Department
Felicita Argaña
Head of Department
Gabriela Melgarejo
Head of Department
Karin Kennedy
Larissa Lacout
Lucia Cazal
Luis Serrano
Regina Moreno
Ruth Schneiderman
Clients
Provided by Altra Legal
Automarket S.A.
Consorcio ATJ Consultores - PEYCO
Consorcio Vial Sureño
Credicar S.A.
Finlatina S.A. de Finanzas
Schenzhen Baocheng Chemical Industry Co. Ltd, PR China
Serviam S.A. Sucursal Paraguay
Industries
Provided by Altra Legal
Agrochemicals
Automobile
Construction
Distribution
Engineering
Maritime
Real Estate