Energy & Natural Resources | Latin America

Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez offers a stellar department that maintains its position at the forefront of the market. The team has a standout track record of advising key domestic and international players on sophisticated regulatory matters, possessing notable expertise in energy distribution mandates. Its bench of acclaimed practitioners is regularly called upon to assist with compliance components of joint ventures between private and public entities within the energy sector. The department provides additional strength in due diligence on issues relating to hydrocarbons.

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.

Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa's dynamic practice offers considerable experience in mining concessions and hydrocarbon operations. With offices in Santa Cruz and La Paz, the department's range of services extends to corporate restructuring and transactional advice within the energy and natural resources arena. The team is often sought out by key local players in the oil and gas sector to provide counsel on regulatory compliance matters.

Indacochea & Asociados' respected Santa Cruz-based energy department has an impressive track record in the Bolivian market. The team is routinely retained by well-reputed actors in the oil and gas sector to assist with contractual analysis, distribution matters and general corporate advice. The department is also sought out to act on contentious mandates within the energy sphere.

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.

Wayar & Von Borries Abogados enters the rankings this year after attracting market attention for its practice in Bolivia's energy and natural resources sector. The firm demonstrates activity in the mining, hydroelectric, oil and gas and solar sectors and is called upon by both national and international clients. The legal team provides advice in relation to the negotiation of EPC contracts, joint venture agreements, energy-related litigation matters, as well as general contractual and regulatory analysis.