With a prominent environmental litigation practice, BKM | Berkemeyer regularly represents clients at both the administrative and criminal levels. Environmental compliance is another focal point for the team and its regulatory advice on the energy sector spans electricity, hydrocarbons and renewables. It also excels at guiding companies with operations in Paraguay through liaisons with local communities. The group’s expertise in the sector also sees it advise on matters involving biofuels and hydrogen production. Particularly active in the agribusiness sector, the team boasts specialised knowledge in areas such as the sale and transportation of agricultural chemicals and the development of animal feed and fertiliser. The practice also demonstrates prowess in niche areas, such as projects involving GMO products. Yolanda Pereira leads the team; a significant part of her practice focuses on environmental liability, advising clients on regulatory matters, licensing and permitting related to environmental, natural resources and energy projects, including oilfield concessions. Hugo T. Berkemeyer and Carla Sosa also play leading roles in the team.

Ferrere remains ahead of the curve in terms of environmental and climate change matters in Paraguay, advising on carbon offset credits, green hydrogen and ammonia production, and green bonds and sustainable finance. Its pre-eminence in regulatory matters sees the environmental team advising an extensive roster of both local and international clients on licensing issues, compliance audits and due diligence, as well as legislative processes. The group also boasts a strong transactional practice, advising on M&A and commercial transactions within the sector. Environmental disputes are another area of expertise, and the team provides representation in administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings. Counsel Guillermo Jover heads the practice; with an established reputation in the sector, he has played a leading role in the voluntary carbon space, advising an impressive clientele of carbon credit buyers, developers and sellers, as well as assisting national legislators with a bill to regulate the carbon markets. Senior associate Marcelo Rodríguez is a specialist environmental litigator, litigating enforcement actions, obtaining environmental licenses and approvals and defending clients in administrative and judicial proceedings.

Vouga Abogados‘ environmental law team operates at the forefront of the sector, advising on leading projects, such as Paracel’s pulp plant and the development of new legislation in the area. Recently, the carbons market has been a particular focus for the team, with advice ranging from carbon credits to carbon reduction projects. Its strength in regulatory aspects is reflected in its advice on environmental licenses, due diligence and special environmental protection regimes. The team is also active in environmental litigation, both administrative and judicial. Rodolfo Vouga heads the practice, alongside Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa, whose impressive roster of clients includes Paracel, Tigo and British American Tobacco. Rodolfo Guillermo Vouga is also a leading figure in the team. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Manuel Acevedo assists a diverse clientele of international institutions and public entities in obtaining environmental licenses and permits and participating in public procurement procedures. With a strong administrative background, associate Walter Vera advises on environmental investigations initiated by the state and excels in due diligence processes that involve environmental documentation.

Working closely with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ebro - Firma Jurídica is regularly involved in the drafting of policy and regulations within the environmental sector. The team also advises a growing list of companies and corporations on environmental compliance. Fredy Francisco Génez Báez leads the team, and his practice focuses on matters related to sustainable development.

José Sosa Fracchia and Juan Carlos Boggino lead the environment team at Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja, with a strong focus on regulatory issues; the practice advises on environmental liability issues, plans and licensing. It also has a successful track record in obtaining authorisations from the relevant authorities for acquisitions in the environment sector. The group represents clients in civil and administrative disputes, including environmental litigation. Horacio Peroni is a key member of the team, advising on regulatory matters within the environmental sector.