FERRERE

Partner

Néstor Loizaga

Néstor Loizaga is a partner at FERRERE’s Corporate team in Paraguay.

His practice focuses on strategic advice to local and international companies on commercial and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, joint ventures, public procurement, and the legal implications of artificial intelligence on business.

He counsels leading companies in sectors such as agribusiness, energy, technology, industry, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, advising on both local business and highly complex cross-border transactions.

He has taken part in some of the most relevant deals in the market, including the joint venture between Grupo Los Lazos, Grupo Las Lomas and Grupo Internacional de Inversiones S.A. for the development of a steel plant in Paraguay. He also routinely advises companies such as Amazon, Cargill, Roche, Sanofi, Thyssenkrupp, Mosaic, BRF, Ambev Cervepar, and BASF, supporting them in the design and implementation of long-term legal strategies in the country.

Néstor served as managing partner of FERRERE Paraguay until 2023, leading the firm’s sustained growth and its consolidation as one of the most prestigious and professional law firms in the country. His leadership was marked by the promotion of a strong institutional culture with international standards, centered on excellence and innovation.

He holds a law degree from Universidad Católica de Asunción and an LL.M. in International Business Transactions and Intellectual Property from The George Washington University. He also completed a postgraduate program in Artificial Intelligence for Business at ESADE Business School in Spain.

Nestor is an active member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and frequently speaks at regional forums on foreign investment, legal innovation, and new technologies.

He regularly publishes legal analysis and commentary, addressing the evolving legal and business landscape in Paraguay and Latin America.

 Memberships

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

"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
18/02/2026
Paraguay

FERRERE obtains favorable ruling for Renault that strengthens arbitration in Paraguay

The FERRERE team representing Renault in the controversy noted that the ruling strengthens the resolution of complex disputes by arbitration in Paraguay, in step with the growth of investment and strategic projects for the country.

18/02/2026
Regional

FERRERE is shortlisted for Firm of Year in Managing IP Awards 2026

In the three jurisdictions where it has a presence: Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

10/02/2026
Paraguay

Paraguay launches data center tender ad referendum

Paraguay has opened an international tender for the turnkey implementation of a Tier III Modular Data Center — a flagship project central to the country’s sovereign cloud and digital infrastructure strategy.

04/02/2026
Regional

FERRERE recognized in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000

FERRERE has once again been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR), the prestigious international publication, as one of the region’s leading firms.

27/01/2026
Paraguay

Paraguay strengthens its positioning for data centers, AI and advanced energy

Paraguay continues to take concrete steps to position itself as a competitive destination for large-scale digital and energy infrastructure investments.

17/12/2025
Paraguay

S&P grants investment grade to Paraguay

The rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded Paraguay’s credit rating to BBB-, officially granting it Investment Grade status. This recognition adds to the rating awarded by Moody’s in 2024, confirming a consistent trajectory of macroeconomic and institutional strengthening. With the backing of two of the three leading global rating agencies, Paraguay is no longer just a “promise” and is consolidating itself as an increasingly relevant market for international capital.

02/12/2025
Regional
14/11/2025
Regional

FERRERE is recognized in ITR World Tax 2026

FERRERE’s regional Tax team was recognized in the 2026 ranking of International Tax Review (ITR), one of the principal international guides on tax matters.

Tax
08/10/2025
Regional

LACCA distinguishes 11 FERRERE partners

The practitioners were recognized as LACCA Approved for their experience and expertise in their respective practice areas.

02/07/2025
Regional

IP Stars recognizes FERRERE in its three jurisdictions

The publication, specializing in Intellectual Property, recognized the firm in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

04/06/2025
Regional

Three FERRERE practitioners spotlighted in IP Stars 2025

The specialized Intellectual Property publication has updated its practitioners ranking.

23/05/2025
Paraguay

Landmark decision clarifies Distribution Law’s Reach Over Foreign-Controlled Companies in Paraguay

The Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay has issued a decisive ruling that redefines the application of Paraguay’s Distribution Law.

21/04/2025
Regional

FERRERE and its Arbitration team recognized in GAR 100 2025

Ferrere is one of the 20 Latin American firms spotlighted, and the only one with presence in Paraguay and Uruguay.

06/03/2025
Regional

FERRERE nominated as Firm of the Year by Managing IP in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay

FERRERE’s regional practice has been shortlisted for the Managing IP Americas Awards 2025.

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