Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
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About
Provided by Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.
Some of the earliest clients of the firm were oil and gas companies, acting in the up-stream industry of Bolivia. On that base and for more than 25 years, DGG has developed one of the most sophisticated legal practices in Bolivia, to advise the largest foreign foreign companies in their activities in the country, in the fields of Energy and Natural Resources.
The department is best known for its expertise in negotiating with State owned entities on behalf of private investor. As a value added service, the department provides clients not only with legal but also with political insight and assists them in developing integral strategies.
Bolivia´s energy legislation has been subject to material and substantial changes in the last 15 years. Having advised clients during said changes and having been involved in the structuring of said changes, gives this department of DGG a unique perspective on the details of doing business in the Bolivian energy sector.
The team is also well known and professionally respected by colleagues, by the Bolivian Government and by other players in the field. Only very few firms in Bolivia can claim to have a team as stable and experienced as the one at DGG.
Among the tasks performed by the firm, are complex operations in relation to the fields of electricity, oil & gas, and mining, including asset acquisitions, governmental authorizations, exploration and exploitation agreements, structured finance operations, environmental licensing, and others.
Chambers Review
Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez offers a stellar department that maintains its position at the forefront of the market. The team has a standout track record of advising key domestic and international players on sophisticated regulatory matters, possessing notable expertise in energy distribution mandates. Its bench of acclaimed practitioners is regularly called upon to assist with compliance components of joint ventures between private and public entities within the energy sector. The department provides additional strength in due diligence on issues relating to hydrocarbons.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez assisted Strategic and Precious Metals Processingwith the structuring of transactions required to source mineral concentrates for the running of its plant in Oman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez's team is always available, reacts quickly to our inquiries and supports us throughout the whole process."
"Being a global firm, Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez greatly assists us in making connections in other countries."
"Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez's team is always available, reacts quickly to our inquiries and supports us throughout the whole process."
"Being a global firm, Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez greatly assists us in making connections in other countries."
Notable Practitioners
Front-running partner Enrique Barrios is experienced in assisting notable domestic and international clients within the hydrocarbons sector with their Bolivia operations. Boasting further strength in contract advice, he is routinely found assisting with key mining transactions.
"Enrique Barrios is very solid in hydrocarbons. He is the best lawyer in Bolivia in this matter."
"Enrique Barrios is the leading voice at the firm and orchestrates everything. He is always in the loop, knows all about our company, and we speak every week, even if he is abroad."
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