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
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.

19/02/2025
Regional

FERRERE spotlighted in Chambers Global 2025

The publication recognized five practice areas and 13 practitioners in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

03/02/2025
Regional

FERRERE recognized in 2025 edition of WTR1000

World Trademark Review once again spotlighted the firm’s regional Trademark practice.

07/11/2024
Regional

FERRERE spotlighted once again in IFLR1000 guide

The firm obtained the highest possible rating in the three jurisdictions where it has a presence.

19/09/2024
Regional

FERRERE is recognized in ITR World Tax 2025

The recognition covers all three jurisdictions and all Tax leaders.

Tax
30/07/2024
Regional

FERRERE receives four nominations for ITR Americas Tax Awards 2024

The publication specializing in taxes nominated the firm in the three jurisdictions where it has a presence.

Tax
26/07/2024
Paraguay

Paraguay achieves investment grade status

Moody's has granted "investment grade" to Paraguay, marking a historic and unprecedented event as it is the first time Paraguay has received such a rating.

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