About

Provided by Vouga Abogados

We are the very leading, and “go to” practice in high level and complex corporate and commercial disputes. Our reputation in this area has developed hand in hand with our market leading corporate practice. This means that we have a depth and broad of knowledge and insight into a vast array of business related legal areas enabling us to efficiently and effectively protect and defend our clients' interests in litigation.

We also have a very strong disputes practice in a very wide spectrum of both domestic and international litigation and ADR, including some of the largest and more complex arbitration disputes.

Our lawyers' international education and experience in cross-cultural environments are particularly suited to serve foreign businesses' interests in Paraguay.

The department has also actively invested time and resources in particular in the organization of internal processes to improve expeditious processing of cases and work flows.

Vouga has sucessfully achieved very important court decisions over the last year. This includes a favorable judgment from the Supreme Court in favor of an international client in one of the largest lawsuits in Paraguay's history in terms of amount claimed. Likewise, we can also point out a recent string of four key favorable decisions in important in different labour lawsuits with high amounts at stake brought against multinational clients, all that in contrast with the low chances employers face before local labour courts.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Paraguay
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What the Team is Known For

Vouga Abogados is an acclaimedconflict resolution practice representing corporate clients in commercial and administrative litigation and arbitration. The department is frequently sought out to advise on credit recovery and breach of contract disputes, as well as conflicts arising in the tax and labour arenas. Vouga Abogados' expertise spans both local and cross-border matters, including arbitration proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Vouga Abogados represented Petrobras in a lawsuit concerning an alleged breach of an exclusivity clausein a distribution agreement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mirtha Dos Santos
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Mirtha Dos Santos
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Distinguished partner Mirtha Dos Santos has an established reputation in dispute resolution for handling a wide range of complex mandates in Paraguay.

"Mirtha Dos Santos is a very well-prepared and approachable lawyer. She has a deep understanding of both the law and its practical implications."

"Mirtha Dos Santos stands out for her extensive professional expertise, which inspires confidence. She has thoroughknowledge and provides exceptional strategic guidance."

Silvia Benitez
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Silvia Benitez enters the ranking table this year on the back of positive market feedback on her expertise in administrative and civil litigation.

"Silvia Benitez is highly competent and knows the local law very well."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution

Mirtha Dos Santos
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Mirtha Dos Santos
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Silvia Benitez
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Members

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Elio Aguero

Jorge Gonzalez

Marcela Dos Santos

Mirtha Dos Santos

Mirtha Dos Santos

Head of Department

Rodolfo Vouga Muller

Rodolfo Vouga Muller

Head of Department

Sebastián Silva

Silvia Benitez

Viviana Gómez

Industries

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Due diligence reports on ongoing litigation and likely areas of contention

Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Paraguay

Legal opinions on the application of both substantive and procedural Paraguayan law

Pre-litigation

Representation throughout the entire justice system in Paraguay