PPO Indacochea

The reference firm for complex legal matters in Bolivia.

Transactions, arbitration, investigations and regulatory compliance for international companies and investors.

The team Practice areas

Situations

We handle matters where legal decisions have serious consequences for the continuity, reputation or value of the business.

Bolivia enters the deal

Acquisitions, divestments and reorganisations where Bolivia is a critical part of the deal. Coordination with international firms and management of the regulatory, tax and operational components.

Transactions and M&A

The State is the counterparty

Pre-investment project structuring. International arbitration related to investments, regulated sectors and public contracts. Management of political risk, post-award and enforcement in changing environments.

Arbitration and disputes

There is a report or an open investigation

Internal investigations into corruption, fraud, sanctions or antitrust. Triggered by whistleblowers, regulators or pre-M&A due diligence. Coordination with co-counsel under FCPA and UK Bribery Act standards.

Investigations and compliance

The project operates in a regulated sector

Energy, mining, hydrocarbons, infrastructure. Concessions, permits, relations with the regulator and political-risk management in high-exposure operations.

Regulated sectors

The operation needs international financing

Sovereign, multilateral and development-bank loans. Financial documentation, ESG covenants and management of conditions throughout the life of the loan.

Financing and banking

The corporate structure needs to change

Carve-outs and reorganisations that include Bolivia within a broader regional perimeter. Strategy design from a tax and labour perspective. Coordinated execution with firms across multiple jurisdictions.

Restructurings

The team

The most demanding matters are handled by people with direct experience of similar situations.

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International
recognition

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  • Band 1 Corporate / Commercial

  • Band 1 Corporate / Commercial

  • Band 1 in 5 areas

  • Top-tier firm in 4 areas

  • Elite

Insights

Analysis on business, law and risk in Bolivia.

Insights

La evolución de la debida diligencia de terceros

La reciente designación del Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) y del Comando Vermelho como organizaciones terroristas extranjeras (Foreign Terrorist Organizations o FTOs) por parte de los Estados Unidos ha reavivado…

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Contact

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For complex, sensitive or high-exposure matters, contact is direct with those responsible at the firm. We will respond to you directly.