Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 2
Contact number
+5912 214 6017About
Provided by PPO Abogados
PPO's practice in Energy matters, which implements a fully integrated approach drawing on the experience and knowledge of professionals from various practice areas, provides counseling to clients with the intention of investing in energy projects, obtaining financing, acquiring and selling assets, and participating in Public bidding processes to develop – in agreement with the State and state companies -large- scale renewable and non-renewable projects. For example, our team has advised clients of the stature of Ingener, Teranov, TSK, Rosatom, among others, regarding public procurement processes in Bolivia.
Our team also advises clients in the sector regarding regulatory matters and has extensive experience advising regarding investigative and control processes, and sponsors them in sanctioning processes followed by the Electricity and Nuclear Technology Control Authority.
PPO counsels national and international companies in the oil and gas industry in all aspects related to their operations in Bolivia, including the negotiation of exploration agreements and service/operation contracts with the state-owned Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), the obtaining and renewing authorizations and permits from regulators and authorities, negotiating the sale of assets, conducting due diligence processes, reviewing and negotiating joint ventures, farm-in and farm-out contracts, corporate advice, regulatory advice and participation in public tenders.
Chambers Review
PPO Abogados possesses a well-reputed energy and natural resources practice in Bolivia. The team boasts experience handling the regulatory components of public-private joint ventures in the mining sector. The department is also well regarded for advising on project finance mandates, negotiating distribution agreements and commercial matters.
Work Highlights
- PPO Abogados advised EAU Lithium in all aspects related to its entry into the Bolivian natural resources industry, including presenting EAU's proposal to the Bolivian state and ensuring the company's compliance with all administrative requirements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PPO Abogados has excellent experience in the mining industry. It counts with a wide range of experienced lawyers who address our queries and deliver great service."
"PPO Abogados has excellent experience in the mining industry. It counts with a wide range of experienced lawyers who address our queries and deliver great service."
Notable Practitioners
Dynamic partner Carlos Pinto is commended by clients for his activity in the energy, hydrocarbon and mining sectors in Bolivia, particularly noted for his mining activity.
"Carlos Pinto is one of a kind. He is a brilliant lawyer."
Solid partner Mattias Garron remains a significant name in the energy and natural resources sector in Bolivia and is well equipped to assist in mining transactions.
"Mattias Garron delivers excellent results with high efficiency. He has outstanding knowledge of the mining sector."