PABLO CHENG LU

Partner
pablolu@mersanlaw.com
Biography

A lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in corporate, banking, and finance law and capital markets, with a proven track record in structuring and executing highly complex financial transactions. He is one of the leading practitioners in capital markets and financial regulation in Paraguay.

He leads the firm’s Banking and Finance practice, advising on financing structures, securities offerings, debt instruments, registration processes, and regulatory compliance with supervisory authorities, as well as on transactions requiring multidisciplinary coordination and sophisticated technical design. His practice combines legal precision, a commercial focus, and a deep understanding of the regulatory environment.

He serves as President of the Asunción Stock Exchange, a position that reflects his institutional leadership and active participation in the modernization and strengthening of Paraguay’s capital markets. He has been involved in initiatives related to regulatory developments, interaction with supervisory authorities, and the consolidation of market standards.

He has specialized training in anti-money laundering and financial regulation, advising clients in highly regulated environments and on structures that require strict compliance and comprehensive regulatory and financial risk management.

Practice Areas
  • Securities Law.
  • Banking Law.
  • Civil and Commercial Law.
  • Tax Law.
  • Dispute Resolution.
Education

Law degree, with honors, 1999. Faculty of Legal and Diplomatic Sciences, “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción” Catholic University.

Languages
Spanish | English | Portuguese | Mandarin
Memberships and Associations
  • Paraguayan Bar Association.
  • International Bar Association (IBA).
  • Inter-American Bar Association (FIA).
  • Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).
  • Paraguayan Institute of Banking and Corporate Law (IPDBS).
Other Academic and Professional Activities
  • President, Asunción Stock Exchange and Products S.A. (BVPASA).
  • Arbitrator, Arbitration and Mediation Center of Paraguay (CAMP).
  • Arbitrator, Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (CIAC).
  • Arbitrator, Latin American Center for Arbitration and Mediation (Latcam).