Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez is prominent in both national and international arbitration and has a successful track record in enforcement and the recognition of arbitral awards. The team has extensive sector-specific expertise, including niche knowledge of matters related to indigenous communities and environmental law. It also demonstrates prowess in antitrust, tax and commercial litigation. Practice head Rodrigo Rivera has experience defending private sector clients against expropriation and nationalisation, as well as in constitutional, administrative and white-collar crime litigation. Primitivo Gutiérrez is an expert in alternative dispute resolution, particularly in cases relating to labour and real estate issues. Belén Montes plays an active role in judicial review appeals and constitutional proceedings, representing clients in amparo suits and annulment claims. Ana Erika Lora focuses on the real estate, natural resources and hydrocarbon sectors, bringing in-depth knowledge of forestry and agribusiness law. At the associate level, Elena Rivera and Rosario Echeverría are names to note. Zoya Galarza left the firm in June 2023.

Moreno Baldivieso Estudio De Abogados‘ leading litigation and arbitration practice continues to grow, with the recent addition of a number of new national and international clients. Active in disputes across the construction, mining and banking sectors, the team has a successful track record in high-value cases. Three partners jointly lead the dispute resolution department: Ramiro Moreno represents clients in corporate, IP and oil and gas-related local and international arbitration; Andrés Moreno focuses his arbitration practice on corporate, M&A and energy matters, on both a local and international basis; and Delfor Zapata specialises in domestic litigation, with a focus on tax and labour issues. Daniel Arredondo is another active member of the team, particularly in mining and banking-related arbitration, along with René Claure. At the associate level, Pamela Muñoz and Fernanda Veremeenco are key members of the team.

PPO Abogados represents a stellar client list, which spans the full range of sectors, from telecoms to manufacturing, in antitrust cases, business-to-business disputes and debt collection. The firm’s arbitration team enjoys a high success rate in commercial and investment arbitration, including in cross-border disputes. Lindsay Sykes heads both the compliance and international arbitration teams, with extensive experience in cross-border dispute resolution. Alejandro Pemintel co-heads the litigation department and his successful disputes practice also encompasses mediation, negotiation and prejudicial reconciliation. At the senior associate level, Luz Marina Iriarte is an expert in labour and civil litigation, including individual and collective bargaining processes, labour reorganisations and social security matters. Fernando Escobar heads the firm’s appeals and last instance remedies work, representing clients before the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Tribunal. Associates Andrea Lizarraga and Emiliano Hernández are also key contacts.

With offices across South America, Ferrere is well placed to advise on international arbitration proceedings and to handle a high volume of investment, civil and commercial arbitration cases on both a local and international basis. The firm continues to add to its impressive list of national and foreign clients, advising household name companies across the energy, natural resources, telecoms, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and retail sectors. Experienced arbitrator Diego Villarroel leads the team, with particular expertise in arbitration cases against Bolivia or Bolivian state-owned companies. Senior associate Bruno Cuellar is an expert in extrajudicial negotiations and has a successful track record closing settlement agreements. At the associate level, Erick Vargas demonstrates particular prowess in labour matters, and Laura Baldomar and Daniel Antequera are also active members of the team.

Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil – (BAQSN) is active in both national and international arbitration. The team counts key financial institutions in Bolivia among its clients, as well as companies across the energy, manufacturing and aviation sectors. Practice head Fernando Aguirre represents local and international companies, non-profit organisations and individuals and family businesses, and has particular prowess in arbitration. He leads the team alongside tax specialist Gonzalo Prudencio and Ariel Morales, whose practice covers bankruptcy procedures, collections and debt recovery.

Indacochea & Asociados has an established judicial debt collection practice and often represents private clients in probate litigation. Acting for an impressive roster of banks, financial institutions and agrochemical companies, the team has a successful track record in commercial disputes, including arbitration. Out-of-court settlements are another of the team’s strengths. Senior associate Marcelo Longaric leads the team, representing clients in civil, commercial and administrative litigation and with experience in conciliation and arbitration proceedings. At the associate level, Juan Pablo Sánchez plays a key role in civil litigation and commercial arbitration, particularly in the IP and data protection areas. Sebastian Alba Elio and Leonardo Reyes are also active members of the team.

White-collar criminal law is one of Lima & Asociados‘ main areas of expertise, and the team regularly advises on corporate disputes and commercial controversies. The firm has also carved out a niche in the market in mediation and negotiation proceedings related to research projects. Experienced arbitrator and litigator Juan José Lima leads the team alongside two other partners: Daniel Galdo, who is an expert in petroleum and mining law, focusing his practice on the energy and natural resources sectors; and Pablo Marín, who has particular expertise in registration law, handling litigation and conflict resolution. Juan Pablo Álvarez acts for a diverse roster of private and public-sector clients spanning the gamut of sectors.

Distinguished by its focus on administrative litigation, Serrate Paz y Asociados advises clients across the TMT, real estate and cybersecurity sectors. The practice has a successful track record representing clients in financial distress, with experience in asset recovery and crisis navigation. The firm’s arbitration team represents clients before the ICC, LCIA and CIAC and has recently increased its focus on conciliations. José Mario Serrate Paz Ramajo has extensive experience in international commercial arbitration, leading the team alongside María Lía Serrate Paz Ramajo, who focuses her practice on conciliation within the construction and oil and gas sectors. Senior associate José Miguel Paredes Sánchez represents clients in ad hoc and institutional arbitration and has niche knowledge of dispute resolution related to the Andean Community.

Wayar & Von Borries Abogados S.C.‘s dispute resolution team advises on the full range of contentious matters, including construction, financial and insurance disputes. The team’s diverse roster of clients spans the mining, oil and gas, IT and natural resources sectors. Practice head Bernardo Wayar Caballero is president of the Bolivian Arbitration Society. He leads the team alongside Bernardo Wayar Ocampo, who takes a lead role in international arbitration and litigation. Iver von Borries heads the Santa Cruz office and is regularly sought out by clients for representation in commercial arbitration. Javier Romero Mendizábal is an expert in administrative and administrative contract law, and Fernando Lemaître has niche expertise in the health technology and security services sectors. At the associate level, Cinthya Villarroel, Alexander Roizman and Najwa Nemtala are names to note.

With an established reputation in the arbitration space, Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L. is called upon to advise on conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. The team handles antitrust and administrative litigation, as well as cases before regulatory authorities. It has also carved out a niche advising clients on matters involving the Bolivian government. Practice head Mauricio Becerra de la Roca Donoso is an active arbitrator and his focus on the corporate sector sees him regularly handle commercial arbitration matters. Manfred Arauz Olavarria plays an active role in administrative, arbitral and judicial proceedings, with a particular focus on the corporate and energy sectors.

Civil, criminal and constitutional disputes are key focus areas for Gumucio & Abogados. The team represents clients in various judicial proceedings, related to contractual and non-contractual liability, as well as in the extrajudicial collection of debt. It also demonstrates expertise in the real estate sector, with experience in civil leases and disputes related to the ownership, possession, transfer and administration of property. Practice co-head Daniel Gumucio is an expert litigator, with a particular focus on civil, labour and commercial disputes. He leads the team alongside Ximena Gumucio, who represents national and international clients in social, civil and criminal litigation.

Ontier's dispute resolution team provides a full-service offering across all aspects of commercial and administrative law. It represents a growing list of clients in judicial and arbitral disputes, spanning the construction, healthcare, retail, media and insurance sectors. Practice head José María Caballero Alcocer is an expert in appeals of last instance and his practice encompasses constitutional actions, cassations and contentious administrative processes. Wilder Lopez joined the team in January 2024.

Sanjines & Asociados Abogados represents a diverse roster of clients, spanning the oil and gas, construction and banking industries, in litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team’s expertise encompasses breach of contract, debt recovery and criminal procedures. Practice head Rodolfo Raúl Sanjinés Elizagoyen is an active arbitrator and registered at various chambers, including CAINCO and the Bolivian Chamber of Hydrocarbons and Energy.

As well as national and international companies, Urenda Abogados Sociedad Civil‘s litigation and dispute resolution team advises an extensive list of local businesspeople. It has an active debt collection practice and regularly advises its clients on damages claims and contractual disputes. Juan Carlos Urenda, an active arbitrator, leads the team alongside Vitalio Quiroga, who also brings extensive experience in both judicial and arbitral proceedings to the team. Victoria Elizabeth Urquieta is an active member of the group, particularly in civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration.

Drawing on the firm’s wider corporate expertise, C.R. & F. Rojas – Abogados advises on corporate disputes, and litigation in the banking, finance and asset financing fields. In addition to its strong foundation in litigation, the team also handles out-of-court procedures and arbitration. Practice head Manfredo Kempff specialises in judicial and arbitral proceedings, particularly concerning breaches of contract, construction disputes and tort. Associate Sergio Verduguez strengthens the team’s litigation capabilities, with a successful track record defending both individuals and companies.

Criales & Urcullo’s in-depth knowledge of regulatory law sees makes it a popular choice among clients for administrative appeals and financial, electricity and business regulation disputes. The team is also active in both national and international arbitration, thanks to the prowess of practice head José Antonio Criales Estrugo, an active arbitrator. He leads the team alongside Mario Ballivián Cabrera, who represents clients in claims against the Bolivian public administration and demonstrates particular expertise in the finance, corporate and competition fields.

Würth Bedoya Costa Du Rels Abogados‘ litigation practice continues to grow, and the firm recently added key clients, such as Bayer, to its diverse roster. The team has a strong background in corporate law and malpractice, with experience handling criminal fraud cases. It also demonstrates expertise in patrimonial conflicts, with a successful track record at the Supreme Court and constitutional and departmental courts. Fabio Joffre is head of the dispute resolution department, a specialist litigator in jurisdictional and constitutional processes, with further experience in contract compliance and the recovery of seized assets.