Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja (“PSTBN”) is one of the largest and most prestigious firms in Paraguay. Founded in 1968, the firm’s reputation stems from its commitment to serving the needs of clients in diversified areas of specialization.

Over the last five decades PSTBN has been an active participant in legal innovation in Paraguay, advising the government on development strategies, working closely with congress in drafting and enacting new legislation, and has taken an active role in supporting university education.

PSTBN offers a broad range of legal services for clients involved in international and local transactions in Paraguay. Firm specialization includes mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, maritime and aviation, telecommunications, banking and international finance, mineral and oil exploration projects, labor relations, general civil litigation, taxation, counseling before local government agencies and legislative bodies, maquila projects, franchising and licensing agreements and intellectual property matters.

Representation in the courts and administrative agencies of the government is an important activity of PSTBN, as plaintiffs or defendants in landmark cases. The intellectual property department, supported by the latest technology, covers every aspect of trademark, copyright and patent practice and commercial use within Paraguay by foreign and local companies. PSTBN also specializes in foreign investments and taxation.

PSTBN has developed and strengthened its highly competitive insurance and reinsurance department with deep knowledge of the insurance market. Our specialists in insurance and reinsurance law provide legal advice to several insurance and reinsurance companies in Paraguay and reinsurance companies residing abroad, related to registration and local authorization to operate, corporate matters, regulatory and compliance aspects in insurance matters, insurance claims, advice on the design of new insurance products, updating of registered insurance plans, advice on Insurtech and new technologies applied to the insurance industry, insurance coverage in all branches (Property or Life) and defences to policyholders. We also provide legal advice and representation to local and foreign reinsurance brokers. PSTBN is updating its insurance department on a daily basis, providing legal services in insurance legislation and regulation, representation in judicial and administrative proceedings, contracts and negotiations.