Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 1
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Bolivia is widely recognized in Latin America for having significant reserves of gas and oil as well as mineral resources. Likewise, Bolivia’s government has been recently investing in the construction of photovoltaic plants, wind parks and the development of lithium plants, granting alternative energies importance in public investments. We advise clients on these matters on a day-to-day basis.
Our team has developed outstanding experience advising world’s leading oil & gas and mining companies during two key moments in Bolivian history: the privatizations carried out in the 1990s and the nationalization process initiated in 2006 along with the modifications in the regulatory legal framework.
We are proud to be advising a leading South Korean corporation in the construction of a state factory of urea and ammonia in Bolivia, the largest project of industrialization of natural gas so far undertaken in the country, with an investment of more than one billion dollars.
As well, we are currently representing a leading European corporataion which was awarded with a one hundred million dollars contract for the provision of wind turbines and the construction of three eolic parks in the country.
Moreno Baldivieso has ample expertise in all legal aspects of natural resources and energy value chain, such as:
- Public tenders
- Oil & gas transactions
- Mining projects
- Tax
- Regulatory and environmental
- Engineering, Procurement and Construction
Chambers Review
Moreno Baldivieso houses a market-leading energy practice well versed in advising prestigious regional and international companies on the full spectrum of mandates. With a multi-city base, the team possesses notable skills in negotiating distribution agreements, in addition to high-stakes public-private investment and significant project finance operations, including developing wind farms and gas fields. The department is also well equipped to assist with licensing processes and regulatory compliance relating to nuclear energy matters.
Work Highlights
- Moreno Baldivieso represented Liliac Solutions in the submission of its joint venture proposal to YLB (Bolivia´s state lithium corporation). Moreno Baldivieso's involvement included leading negotiations with the YLB, as well as providing advice on mining legislation.
Strengths
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"Moreno Baldivieso has a diverse and experienced team, with adeep understanding of our business and the environment in which we operate. It provides us with comprehensive and holistic support."
"It is amazing how Moreno Baldivieso handles complex matters. It is by far the most efficient and responsive legal firm I have ever worked with."
"Moreno Baldivieso has a diverse and experienced team, with adeep understanding of our business and the environment in which we operate. It provides us with comprehensive and holistic support."
"It is amazing how Moreno Baldivieso handles complex matters. It is by far the most efficient and responsive legal firm I have ever worked with."
Notable Practitioners
Significant partner Andrés Moreno advances in the rankings this year for his market-leading praise from interviewees. He boasts a notable energy and natural resources practice in Bolivia, particularly in the oil and gas and mining sectors regarding due diligence and supply agreements.
"Andrés Moreno is a lawyer with a great business vision who is able to anticipate market trends."
"Andrés Moreno is not only an extremely highly qualified lawyer, but also a good person who always tries to do the right thing."
Daniel Arredondo enters the rankings following a year of excellent market endorsement for his activity in Bolivia's energy and natural resources sector, demonstrating particular expertise and prowess in mining-related matters.
"Daniel Arredondois one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is remarkably efficient, intelligent, and an excellent communicator in multiple languages."
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