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On June 19, 2025, the Law Firm BKM | Berkemeyer held a working breakfast entitled “Mergers and Acquisitions: Critical Success Factors,” in collaboration with the Uruguayan economic-financial advisory firm EXANTE. This event was aimed at businesspersons and companies, both local and international, with an interest in the purchase of assets and in corporate restructuring.

This event addressed topics such as the structuring processes of M&A operations, the main economic-financial aspects of this type of transaction, the fundamental legal aspects of an M&A process, and the keys to a successful M&A process. All these topics were approached from the perspective of the benefit they can provide to the different types of organizations.

The topics mentioned were presented by prominent professionals in the area: Pablo Rosselli, Economist from the University of the Republic of Uruguay, Master in Economics from the London School of Economics, and founding partner of EXANTE, with more than 30 years of professional experience. Priscilla Pelusso, Public Accountant from the University of the Republic of Uruguay, Master in Finance (UCEMA, Buenos Aires) and partner of EXANTE, leader of the corporate finance business unit. And, Andrés Nasser, Lawyer from the American University, Master of Laws (LL.M.) from The University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom), and Senior Associate at BKM | Berkemeyer, with outstanding participation in M&A operations.

The event was moderated by Leyla Apud, lawyer and notary public from the Faculty of Legal and Diplomatic Sciences of the Catholic University and Master in Planning, Economics and International Development from the “University College London” (UCL) of London, United Kingdom.

We thank all the people who accompanied us and contributed to making this meeting truly enriching.

On June 12, Legal 500 recognized Paraguay’s most outstanding in-house lawyers for the first time, highlighting their professionalism and commitment to the growth and success of their organizations. This event brought together more than 60 legal professionals in an evening characterized by enriching exchanges of experiences and networking opportunities.

David Freeman, Global Business Development Manager of Legal 500, warmly welcomed the attendees before giving the floor to Manuel Arias, partner at BKM | Berkemeyer, who congratulated the professionals on their achievement. Each participant received a commemorative certificate symbolizing their contribution to Paraguay’s legal system. For this edition, Legal 500 exhaustively interviewed high-level legal professionals in Paraguay working in various sectors. From multinational giants to distinguished national companies. The legal leaders interviewed by Legal 500 not only protect the interests of their organizations, but also actively influence Paraguay’s changing legal and regulatory landscape.

Legal 500’s research concludes: “A clear consensus emerged: being an effective legal advisor in Paraguay today requires much more than technical legal knowledge. General counsel are expected to act as strategic business partners, close, trusted individuals capable of connecting legal complexities with commercial realities.”

On Monday, May 16, 2025, BKM | Berkemeyer hosted a pleasant welcome cocktail within the framework of the XV Latin American Regional Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA), held in the city of Asunción.

This meeting brought together leading figures in the Spanish-speaking tax field and became a favorable space for professional exchange, dialogue between colleagues, and the creation of new collaborative ties.

Thank you to all attendees for joining us and for making this evening a truly special night.