Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 1
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Widely recognized as the largest law firm in the country, we provide services in all stages of a company’s lifecycle. Our team has broad experience in the incorporation of companies, subsidiaries, branches, due diligence processes and structuring complex mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate spin-offs and any other type of corporate reorganization.
Regardless of the size of the client, we provide a personalized advice adapting our services to the needs of each client.While we have participated advising some of the largest companies in the most important transactions in the Bolivian and the South American market, we have also participated in local transactions between small companies. This wide range of operations includes the largest M&A transaction in recent years for more than three hundred million dollars or the first acquisition of a Bolivian start-up by a foreign private venture capital.
Chambers Review
From its base in La Paz, Moreno Baldivieso offers a stellar corporate team that advises a notable portfolio of high-profile clients from the technology, infrastructure and entertainment sectors. The firm is well versed in M&A transactions, corporate governance, and the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts. The department also provides particular expertise assisting with regulatory compliance and corporate reorganisations, including the implementation of new shareholding structures. SpaceX is a recent client win for the law firm.
Work Highlights
- Moreno Baldivieso advised Starboard Partners on its acquisition of a 38% shareholding interest in Gas Trans Boliviano from EIG.
Strengths
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"Moreno Baldivieso's lawyers support you a lot, are close and show soft skills. They become part of your business, work as a team and deliver great collective intelligence for each case."
"Moreno Baldivieso's team are very dedicated, answer at any hour, are very efficient and provide a specialist for every matter. We have never had a case where we have been left dissatisfied."
"Moreno Baldivieso's lawyers support you a lot, are close and show soft skills. They become part of your business, work as a team and deliver great collective intelligence for each case."
"Moreno Baldivieso's team are very dedicated, answer at any hour, are very efficient and provide a specialist for every matter. We have never had a case where we have been left dissatisfied."
Notable Practitioners
Front-runner Andrés Moreno regularly acts as counsel to clients from the technology, food and beverage, and insurance sectors on a range of matters, including M&A transactions, corporate governance and restructuring in Bolivia. Clients highlight his expert knowledge of the telecommunications industry.
"Andrés Moreno demonstrates leadership and experience, bringing ideas and solutions to the table."
"Andrés Moreno's main strengths are his availability and knowledge of international transactions. He advises foreign investors and you can tell how experienced he is."
Key partner Luis Fernando Moreno Gutiérrez is recognised for his work in the Bolivian corporate arena, regularly handling shareholder agreements, M&A transactions and regulatory compliance in Bolivia.
Daniel Arredondo is a respected lawyer who maintains an impressive reputation in Bolivia's corporate sphere. He is well placed to assist clients with large multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, regulatory matters and company incorporations.
"Daniel Arredondo is an excellent professional and very practical with his advice. His input was invaluable on all levels and all needs of the business."
Significant partner René Cuéllar Miranda receives praise from the market for his corporate activity in Bolivia.
"René Cuéllar is very knowledgeable of the law and always finds an answer. We value his input highly."
Solid partner Teddy Mercado Carrión receives further praise from the market for his involvement in Bolivia's corporate sphere, including handling corporate restructurings.
"Teddy Mercado Carrión is a very confident, fast and pragmatic lawyer. He does not waste time, is concise and gets to the point."
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