FERRERE

Partner

Néstor Loizaga

Néstor Loizaga directs the Paraguay office. He is a specialist in foreign direct investment, complex commercial contracts, joint ventures, Banking law, Corporate and Commercial, among others.

Néstor Loizaga is FERRERE managing partner at its Paraguay office.

He specializes in foreign direct investment, complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, distribution contracts, complex mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance law, corporate and commercial law. He advises diverse multinational companies and multilateral credit organizations.

He has represented Petrobras in the acquisition of Shell’s assets in Paraguay, Vale S.A. in the acquisition of Rio Tinto’s operations in Paraguay, Transatlantic Reinsurance Company in the acquisition of a stake in the insurer El Sol del Paraguay, Abbott in the acquisition of CFR Pharmaceuticals, and Mosaic in the purchase of ADM’s fertilizer business, among others. On an ongoing basis he advises companies like Cargill, Unilever, Ericsson, Vale, Vidriocar, Diageo, Seacor, Akzo Nobel, Abbott, and General Electric, among others, on their day-to-day business and special projects. In the banking and finance sphere he regularly assists Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Lloyds, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Barclays Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Andean Development Corporation, Inter-American Investment Corporation, Oikocredit Ecumenical Cooperative, International Finance Corporation, and Société Générale, among others.

 Memberships

  • American Bar Association – Section of International Law
  • International Bar Association
  • Paraguayan Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
  • Water Law Committee
  • Doctor in Law, Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, 1999
  • LLM in Intellectual Property, George Washington University School of Law, 2003

"A great lawyer with strong experience and background in banking and finance matters."

Chambers Latin America / Banking & Finance / 2020

"He has great technical knowledge and is an excellent M&A lawyer."

Chambers Latin America / Corporate & Commercial / 2020

"Great understanding of business needs".

Latin Lawyer 250 / Recommended

Recommended

Legal 500 / Banking & Finance

Recommended

Legal 500 / Dispute Resolution

Recommended

Legal 500 / Tax

Leading Lawyer

Legal 500 / Corporate

LACCA Approved

LACCA
15/09/2023
Regional

FERRERE was awarded at the ITR Americas Awards 2023

The firm was recognized as Firm of the Year both in Paraguay and Uruguay.

Tax
14/09/2023
Regional

FERRERE receives three nominations for the Chambers Latin America Awards 2023

Ferrere has been nominated twice for Firm of the Year, and once for its work in Diversity and Inclusion at regional level. 

28/08/2023
Regional

FERRERE is once again recognized by Latin Lawyer 250

In its report, the publication praises 27 professionals in 22 practice areas.

24/08/2023
Regional

Chambers recognizes FERRERE in its Latin America guide

With a total of 12 practice areas and over 30 recognized practitioners, FERRERE continues to strengthen its leadership position in the jurisdictions where it is present.

01/08/2023
Regional

FERRERE receives 6 nominations for ITR Americas Awards 2023

Most notably: nominations for “Tax Firm of the Year” in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Tax
31/07/2023
Paraguay

FERRERE celebrates two decades in Paraguay and consolidates its leadership

With a team of over 60 practitioners and participation in the most relevant transactions, FERRERE has proven its leadership in the local legal market.

20/07/2023
Paraguay

FERRERE advised on merger of Sudameris and Banco Regional

This is a first-of-a-kind transaction, as the first merger process in Paraguay between publicly traded banking institutions.

14/06/2023
Regional

FERRERE recognized by IP Stars in the firm’s three jurisdictions

In turn, the publication highlights three of the team’s practitioners.

11/05/2023
Paraguay

FERRERE was chosen as Provider of the Year in Paraguay

The recognition was given by 5 Días based on clients’ preference and brand recognition.

28/04/2023
Paraguay

FERRERE is Firm of the Year in Paraguay at the Managing IP Awards 2023

The publication recognizes the best IP teams and professionals in the region.

02/03/2023
Paraguay

Paraguay increases the minimum amount required to obtain tax exemptions under Law No. 60/90

The Presidential Decree affects the provisions of Law No. 60/90.

Tax
22/02/2023
Regional

Chambers Global 2023 spotlights FERRERE

The prestigious publication recognized the work of diverse practice areas of the firm and 10 of its practitioners.

19/01/2023
Regional

FERRERE was once again recognized for its pro bono work in the region

Latin Lawyer y Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice recognized FERRERE in its three jurisdictions.

26/12/2022
Paraguay

FERRERE announces Miguel Saguier as new regional partner

This appointment is effective as of January 1, 2023

23/11/2022
Paraguay

FERRERE advised Rabobank in a noteworthy merger

The transaction will result in the creation of one of the most important banking groups in Latin America.

10/11/2022
Regional

LACCA distinguishes five FERRERE partners

Awards were announced in the annual guide prepared by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association.

27/10/2022
Paraguay

FERRERE advises Grupo Chagra on multimillion dollar meatpacking investment

Los Lazos S.A. meatpacking plant will be built with an investment of USD 35 million and create jobs for over 350 new employees.

19/10/2022
Regional

FERRERE distinguished by Legal 500 in its three jurisdictions

At regional level, 67 practitioners were recognized in 21 practice areas.

26/09/2022
Regional

FERRERE recognized in ITR Americas Awards 2022

The firm garnered four recognitions in its three jurisdictions.

Tax
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