Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Paraguay
Band 1
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Provided by Vouga Abogados
Our firm provides the full range of legal services covering all aspects of the Banking and Finance sector, such as banking, financial services, foreign currency exchange and capital markets regulation, secured and unsecured lending, public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, restructuring of financial institutions, going public and going private transactions, structured finance, trusts, among others.
We have a broad practice in cross-border financing, involving tailored structures and guarantees, and requiring creativity and knowledge from our team. The firm has been retained by virtually all multilateral companies doing business in Paraguay.
We also assist clients in the handling of collateral and implemented specific protocols and proceedings allowing borrowers to deliver collateral, the firm acting as custodian and coordinator in the management of collateral pools, registration of security agreements, among other tasks. This has permitted various foreign lenders to become more competitive vis-à-vis local financial institutions, as they are now able to provide financing with collateral that was previously not available to them, because not being present in the country.
Chambers Review
Vouga Abogados is a market-leading full-service firm with significant experience in the banking and finance arena. The legal department routinely represents multilateral development banks in sophisticated finance mandates, such as trust formation, structured loans and credit facilities. The practice group is well equipped to handle capital markets transactions, offering particular expertise in high-value debt offerings. Vouga Abogados also assists clients with cross-border project finance mandates, as well as complex financial services regulations.
Work Highlights
- Vouga Abogados advised Visión Bancoon various financial transactions and operational matters, including financing agreements, securing funding and establishing lines of credit with foreign financial institutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vouga Abogados' ability to handle complex and sensitive matters is excellent. They always come up with solutions that are tailored to the needs of our company."
"The lawyers at Vouga Abogados are very knowledgeable and experienced. They exude a sense of confidence and know how to offer to-the-point solutions."
"Vouga Abogados' ability to handle complex and sensitive matters is excellent. They always come up with solutions that are tailored to the needs of our company."
"The lawyers at Vouga Abogados are very knowledgeable and experienced. They exude a sense of confidence and know how to offer to-the-point solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Rodolfo Vouga Muller continues to boast significant expertise advising multinational financial institutions on a wide range of banking and finance matters in Paraguay.
"Rodolfo has a great ability to solve complex issues. His business-oriented and common-sense approach, coupled with his outstanding experience, allows him to provide solutions swiftly and efficiently."
Knowledgeable practitioner and co-head of department Cynthia Fatecha is deeply experienced advising clients on multilateral loan agreements, granting of credit facilities and structuring of trusts in Paraguay.
"Cynthia Fatecha is very knowledgeable and technical when it comes to finance matters. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
"Cynthia Fatecha is very diligent and always eager to help."
Co-head of department Carlos Vouga climbs the rankings this year due to widespread market recognition for his activity in the banking and finance area. He regularly advises key financial institutions with the structuring of loans, issuance of bonds and regulatory consultations in Paraguay.
"Carlos Vouga has remarkable leadership skills. He combines deep legal knowledge with the ability to think outside the box, providing solutions and insights that align with his client's business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vouga Abogados
Paraguay
Members
Provided by Vouga Abogados
Alberto Fleytas Squef
Andres Vera
Carlos Vouga Z.
Head of Department
Head of Department
Diego Marecos
Georg Birbaumer
Juan Manuel Ros
Marcio Torales
Paula Lovera
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Vouga Abogados
Brokerage firms
Capital Market
Financial institutions
Foreign and local banks
Hedge Funds
Investment Funds
Multilaterals
Private companies
Stock exchange
Trusts