BKM | Berkemeyer‘s competition team continues to handle merger control filings, advising on antitrust matters, and representing clients in anti-competitive conduct cases. The practice has a strong track record before CONACOM, including precedent-setting cases, and continues to expand its client base across the banking, finance, agriculture and pharma sectors. It is led by Hugo T. Berkemeyer, Carla Sosa and Manuel Arias, and bolstered by senior associates Leyla Apud, Andrés Nasser and Álvaro Rojas, all of whom play key roles in competition law matters. Their expertise spans concentration filings, complaints against anti-competitive practices, and defending clients before the Antitrust Agency.

Ferrere has a market-leading antitrust practice, offering unparalleled expertise in high-stakes investigations and complex competition matters. With a specialised team, it advises global giants such as Camil Alimentos, Insud Pharma, Disney, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, as well as key local players like Grupo Vázquez and Chacomer. The practice is led by Verónica Franco, one of Paraguay’s foremost competition law experts. Associate Fernanda Benítez is an expert in competition law, advising global clients on complex mergers and antitrust matters. Similarly, associate Mario Morales is a key member of the team with deep expertise in both local and cross-border competition law.

The antitrust and competition practice at Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja advises multinational and local companies on compliance, merger filings, and competition law enforcement across industries such as finance, tech, pharma and consumer goods. It has recently represented a global tech and payment systems company in one of the country’s most significant abuse of dominance cases. Practice head Felix Santiago Bofferon has been instrumental in developing Paraguay’s competition framework, playing a key role in drafting the 2013 Competition Law Act and has consulted for the World Bank on enforcement strategies. Also in the core team is associate Fabrizio Boggino, who previously worked at the Paraguayan Competition Agency.

The antitrust and competition team at Mersán Abogados is composed of experienced lawyers who assist clients in matters such as anti-competitive practices, market assessments and concentration operations. The team provides legal counsel to both local and international businesses, ensuring compliance with Paraguayan antitrust regulations. The department is co-led by Diego Zavala, who leverages his expertise to guide businesses through complex antitrust matters, including Paraguay’s first abuse of dominance case to be argued in court. Tomás Mersán, also co-head, has extensive experience in major competition law cases, advising companies under investigation for anti-competitive practices. He works closely with executives to develop strategic legal defenses. Associate Federico Martínez Tebecheri contributes significantly to high-profile antitrust cases and merger control matters.