Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 1
Contact number
+5912 214 6017About
Provided by PPO Abogados
PPO has the country´s leading team in Financial Law. The team is regularly elected by the main international banks and multilateral entities as the preferred legal counsel to structure highly complex operations in Bolivia, such as, for example, structured funding, syndicated loans, corporate financing for the acquisition of assets, secured funding, and transactions in Bolivia´s securities market. The firm also represents sponsors and lenders regarding to project funding operations.
Chambers Review
PPO Abogados' renowned banking and finance department is regularly sought after to advise on high-stakes financing transactions and sophisticated regulatory matters. Its outstanding bench is well placed to assist telecommunications companies and development banks with syndicated lending in connection with project finance mandates as well as equity restructuring operations. The team is often called upon by leading international banks and private equity funds to offer regulatory compliance advice relating to derivatives and securities. The department's scope of expertise also extends to bond issuances and relevant fintech-related matters.
Work Highlights
- PPO Abogados advised San Cristobal Mining Inc on the acquisition finance of Sumitomo Corporation in SCM Bolivian subsidiary. The acquisition required structuring the financing and warranties to the lenders that was comprised of two facility agreements with Trafigura for USD60 million and Ocean Partners for USD50 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PPO Abogados' main strengths are its level of expertise and the way the firm adapts to our business. Its lawyers provide very clear and concise explanations and work surprisingly quickly."
"PPO Abogados has the largest and best-trained team in Bolivia. The firm's service is very personalised, providing immediate attention to all the concerns we raise."
"PPO Abogados' main strengths are its level of expertise and the way the firm adapts to our business. Its lawyers provide very clear and concise explanations and work surprisingly quickly."
"PPO Abogados has the largest and best-trained team in Bolivia. The firm's service is very personalised, providing immediate attention to all the concerns we raise."
Notable Practitioners
Revered partner Carlos Pinto offers particular expertise in advising insurance companies on their entrance into the Bolivian market. He is also well versed in handling project finance mandates, regulatory matters, and submissions before foreign securities exchange commissions.
"Carlos Pinto is a lawyer with high business acumen and a very strong commercial vision."
Experienced partner Lindsay Sykes is well placed to assist multinational banks and investment funds with cross-border loan agreements and sector-related M&A transactions, as well as regulatory mandates.
"Lindsay Sykes responds to us quickly, asks us questions to clarify what we need, and provides a solid understanding of the matters, helping us in everything."
Well-regarded partner Salomón Eid elicits strong praise from clients for his regulatory and financing expertise working with fintech startups.
"Salomón Eid's contributions are instrumental in our success. His availability, attentiveness, and empathy make him an indispensable partner for our business. His approach is highly personalised."
Ranked Lawyers at
PPO Abogados
Bolivia