Dispute Resolution - Bolivia
What the team is known for
Wayar & Von Borries Abogados fields an acclaimed dispute resolution department based in La Paz which garners praise for its significant activity in Bolivia's arbitration and litigation ambit. The team routinely handles highly sensitive cases before the judiciary, often related to compensation demands, alleged contractual breaches and unfair competition claims. The firm's client roster features distinguished domestic and multinational companies operating in the technology, oil and gas, and construction industries.
Strengths
"Wayar & Von Borries Abogados' dispute resolution team is excellent in trials and in arbitration. In negotiation and conciliation their lawyers have also shown to be very qualified and capable."
"The firm's thorough understanding of the case and the applicable law are a key asset for the stakeholders in our case."
Notable practitioners
Revered partner Bernardo Wayar Caballero shows significant prowess on both commercial and investor-state arbitration cases, as well as on civil litigation proceedings in Bolivia. He also has experience assisting clients in white-collar crime investigations relating to money laundering. "Bernardo Wayar Caballero provides an invaluable suppoert to our company. He is a highly technical lawyer who is respected by his peers in Bolivia." "Bernardo Wayar Caballero is a very smart lawyer, admired by many people in the country."
Key partner Bernardo Wayar Ocampo offers experience in arbitration, as well as in civil and commercial litigation mandates in Bolivia. "Bernardo Wayar Ocampo is an outstanding, very analytical and creative lawyer."