Benjamin Reinicke Ostria

Practice Areas

1. Corporate & Commercial Law

• Formation and structuring of companies

• Corporate governance

• Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts

• Advising on day-to-day corporate matters

2. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Legal due diligence

• Share purchase agreements and asset transfers

• Structuring cross-border acquisitions

• Post-merger integration

3. Real Estate

• Acquisitions and dispositions of commercial and residential property

• Leasing and property management

• Land use regulations

• Real estate project development

4. Labour & Employment

• Employment contracts and workplace policies

• Terminations and dismissals

• Labour disputes and negotiations

• Compliance with occupational safety standards

5. Dispute Resolution

• Civil and commercial litigation

• Arbitration (domestic and international)

• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution

• Enforcement of judgments and awards

6. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Corporate tax planning

• Advice on local and national tax regulations

• Representation before tax authorities

• Guidance on sector-specific regulations

7. Intellectual Property

• Registration of trademarks and patents

• Licensing agreements

• Enforcement of IP rights

• Protection of trade secrets

8. Banking & Finance

• Structuring finance transactions

• Drafting loan agreements and securities

• Regulatory compliance with financial authorities

• Advising lenders, borrowers, and investors

9. Contract Law

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of agreements

• Contractual risk assessments

• Breach of contract disputes

10. International Business

• Advising foreign investors entering the Bolivian market

• Cross-border commercial transactions

• Coordination with foreign counsel

• Compliance with international regulations

Career

Benjamín Reinicke Ostria graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo” in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 2016. Subsequently, he pursued advanced legal studies in the United States, first completing a Postgraduate Programme in Commercial Negotiations for Lawyers at Harvard Law School in 2018. In the same year, he enrolled at Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., earning a Master’s degree in International Business and Economic Law. In 2019, he further specialised by obtaining a Certification in International Arbitration and Conflict Resolution from Georgetown Law School.

Drawing on this robust academic foundation, Mr. Reinicke Ostria’s practice focuses on a range of areas critical to both domestic and international clients. His expertise includes Arbitration and Conciliation, particularly in matters involving cross-border disputes, as well as Banking and Financial Entities, advising institutions on regulatory compliance and transactional structuring. He also handles International Commerce issues, assisting businesses with trade agreements, import/export regulations, and dispute resolution in global markets.

In addition, Mr. Reinicke Ostria provides guidance on Construction and Project Finance, facilitating infrastructure development through the negotiation of contracts and the coordination of multi-party financing arrangements. Within the Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions sphere, he advises on entity formation, corporate governance, due diligence, and post-merger integration, ensuring that transactions align with both legal requirements and commercial objectives. Finally, his experience in Foreign Investment encompasses investment structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, enabling foreign investors to navigate Bolivian legal frameworks effectively.

Through his blend of local insight and international legal training, Mr. Reinicke Ostria has positioned himself to offer comprehensive, solutions-oriented advice to clients operating in Bolivia and abroad. His academic achievements and diverse practice areas reflect a commitment to delivering strategic counsel across a spectrum of complex legal and commercial matters.

Languages Spoken

English/Spanish

Education