Estudio Caniza & Asoc. is a long-established Paraguayan law firm founded in 1952, with a recorded history exceeding six decades of practice and leadership currently under Dr. José María Caniza. The firm presents a multidisciplinary offering that combines civil, commercial and societary law with litigation, arbitration and specialist regulatory services.

The firm advises both individual and corporate clients across sectors including commercial enterprises, cooperatives and industry, providing counsel in corporate structuring, contracts, fiduciary arrangements and compliance matters. Its roster of services also covers intellectual property, telecommunications licensing, consumer protection and contentious-administrative procedures, reflecting a broad transactional and dispute resolution capability.

Estudio Caniza emphasizes careful, personalized attention and strategic legal solutions supported by experienced practitioners and academic contributors. The office highlights long-term client relationships and strategic alliances that extend its reach in complex matters, with a focus on pragmatic outcomes and ethical practice.

About Estudio Caniza & Asoc.

Founded in 1952

3 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Intellectual Property
Consumer Rights
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Provides corporate and societary advisory including company formation, shareholder agreements, reorganizations by merger and demerger, drafting of commercial and financial contracts, fiduciary arrangements and regulatory compliance to prevent contingencies and optimize corporate governance.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Lawsuits & Disputes

Represents clients in judicial and arbitral proceedings across civil, commercial and contentious-administrative matters, designing litigation strategies for defense and effective resolution of controversies as well as acting as appointed arbitrators when required.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Intellectual Property

Handles trademark registrations, software and copyright registrations, protection of industrial and intellectual rights and representation in judicial proceedings relating to copyright and other intellectual property disputes.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Consumer Rights

Advises on compliance with consumer protection rules, defends clients in consumer-related investigations and summary proceedings and provides counsel on competition-related regulatory matters.
Auto Dealer Fraud
Civil Litigation
Consumer Protection
Legal Malpractice
Professional Malpractice

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Assists businesses with telecommunications licensing and authorizations, and supports regulatory compliance for technology and telecom operations to ensure adherence to applicable laws and sector regulations.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

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