Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 3
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This department of the firm frequently handles complex issues in the field of labour and employment for national companies and for foreign investors launching projects in Bolivia.
DGG assists clients in carrying out labour terminations, and has ample experience in drafting and negotiating collective labour agreements for large industrial companies.
The services of DGG are highly regarded by foreign investors, as it aides foreign clients to conciliate local law provisions with internal labour regulations of international organisms and companies. The firm also provides counseling regarding the hiring of key personnel for foreign investors in Bolivia.
One of the founding partners, Mr. Primitivo Gutiérrez, is widely regarded as one of the most experienced Bolivian lawyers in the handling of labour disputes, and the firm also has an edge in the experience of partner Jaime Lora, as a specialist in migration matters related to labour law and labour rights.
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Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez is a significant law firm with offices in Santa Cruz and La Paz that has noteworthy activity in the labour and employment arena in Bolivia. Its experienced team is well placed to handle the review of internal labour policies and regulatory compliance, and it also boasts expertise representing clients in contentious matters, including individual and collective termination disputes, as well as reinstatement and social benefit claims.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez represented Laboratorios Bagó in a labour lawsuit against a former employee, who demanded USD251,000 worth of social benefits from the company. The firm also advised them on day-to-day labour consultations, internal disciplinary proceedings and contract drafting.
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"Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez has a solid team and specialists for different areas, who deliver a very good and precise service."
"Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez has a solid team and specialists for different areas, who deliver a very good and precise service."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Primitivo Gutiérrez maintains a stellar reputation in the labour and employment arena in Bolivia, especially in contentious mandates.
"Primitivo Gutiérrez has profound knowledge in his area of expertise, adequately manages his relations with clients, and is very solvent. He is well respected by members of the government and courts."
La Paz-based partner Jaime Lora is established in contentious labour and employment matters pertaining to collective and individual terminations, as well as negotiations with unions in Bolivia.
"Jaime Lora is a professional with strong legal criteria, especially in labour matters. He is always available and attentive to our needs and inquiries."
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