Managing partner Hugo Berkemeyer is skilled at steering the firm towards areas of opportunity in Paraguay’s growing economy. The calibre of multinational companies that turn to it for deal work underscore the firm’s transactional skills, while investment in its project finance and infrastructure capabilities have more than paid off, particularly for PPP work.
Partners specialising in tax, environment and labour law, as well as litigation, are on hand to ensure clients receive a complete service offer. BKM | Berkemeyer also has a deep knowledge of the country’s more traditional sectors. It has an agribusiness and real estate practice to assist local and foreign companies investing in each area, and advises foreign financial institutions lending to them.
BKM | Berkemeyer is taking advantage of Paraguay’s economic growth. It has increased its headcount and taken on new offices in Asunción’s business district. The firm is doing more real estate work as developers also take advantage of the country’s growing economy. It has hired associates to accommodate the growing demand for labour advice from Argentine companies and boosted its tax team in line with new regulations from the tax authority.
While the firm is an established player having been in the market for 60 years, it has a modern approach. The leadership fosters team-work and promotes an open working culture that encourages associates to get involved. As part of that, it has a new compensation system and career programme, as well as policies in place for international studies and to foster diversity and pro bono.
Clients praise the firm’s high-quality advice and business-minded approach. International names dominate the firm’s books, thanks to lawyers speaking a range of foreign languages (German is a strength here). For clients unfamiliar with Paraguay’s business climate, the corporate practice is a one-stop shop offering services from human resources to accounting. The firm also maintains ties to the business world through its involvement in the Paraguayan American Chamber of Commerce. This firm’s service offer is enhanced through the team’s links to the government and the assistance its lawyers have provided in drafting parts of the country’s legislation.
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