Our experience
Regulated industries require a thorough understanding of the applicable legal and sector-specific framework. PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies across regulated activities and sectors, with teams that combine regulatory expertise, transactional experience and the ability to act before the relevant authorities.
Competition Law
Investigations and enforcement proceedings in competition matters may have significant effects on a company’s operations, reputation and capacity for growth. We advise companies across sectors on the prevention, management and defence of risks relating to Bolivia’s competition regime.
We support clients in investigations, inspections and enforcement proceedings initiated by authorities and regulators, including the preparation of defence strategies, submissions, economic and legal analysis and monitoring of proceedings through to resolution. We also advise on merger control notifications and on the substantive defence of transactions in regulated sectors.
The experience of professionals who have served in sector authorities allows us to anticipate institutional criteria and build responses tailored to the Bolivian regulatory context.
Gaming Regulation and Promotional Campaigns
Promotional campaigns and commercial initiatives are subject to specific rules that may affect their design, authorisation, execution and communication to the market. In consumer goods, retail and direct sales sectors, regulatory compliance must be considered from the outset to avoid contingencies before the Gaming Authority and other regulators.
PPO Indacochea advises companies across industries on the structuring, authorisation and implementation of promotional campaigns, commercial initiatives and related activities. We support clients in filing authorisation requests before the Gaming Authority, complying with formal obligations and reviewing campaign materials, terms and conditions.
Our experience includes the design of promotional campaigns, commercial initiatives that do not qualify as regulated promotions, advertising regulation, consumer and user rights, inspections and audits, as well as defence in administrative enforcement proceedings related to the Gaming Law and its regulations.
Energy
Energy projects in Bolivia require a precise understanding of the regulatory framework, the relationship with the State and the commercial conditions that determine the viability of each investment. In this sector, legal decisions can directly affect the structuring, financing, acquisition, operation and continuity of renewable and non-renewable projects.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on investments, transactions, financing, acquisitions and public procurement processes related to the energy sector. Our approach combines regulatory, transactional, administrative and financing expertise to support projects of different scales, including those developed in coordination with the State and state-owned companies.
Our experience includes significant sector transactions, public tenders, regulatory advice, investigations and inspections, as well as the representation of clients in enforcement proceedings before the Electricity and Nuclear Technology Supervisory Authority.
Transport and Logistics
Transport and logistics operations require the coordination of regulatory, customs, tax and commercial obligations that directly affect supply chain continuity. Managing these issues through an integrated legal approach is essential to reduce risk and ensure efficient operations.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on all legal aspects of the transport and logistics industry, including sector regulation, international trade, customs, import and export of goods, warehousing and logistics services. Our multidisciplinary approach combines expertise across practice areas to address the legal and operational challenges faced by the industry.
Our experience includes advising logistics operators, freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping agencies, road, river and maritime transport companies, as well as warehousing and distribution service providers, supporting both their day-to-day operations and complex regulatory and dispute-related matters.
Telecommunications
The telecommunications sector is governed by a technical and evolving regulatory framework that requires ongoing interaction with national, departmental and municipal authorities. Licensing, frequency use, interconnection and the effective provision of services require precise and timely legal management.
PPO Indacochea advises mobile operators, active and passive telecommunications infrastructure companies, multinational communications and technology companies, satellite service providers, internet service providers and cable television operators. We support clients in their relationship with regulators and public authorities, as well as in the legal structuring of their operations in Bolivia.
Our experience includes preparing licence applications and frequency use permits, advising on regulatory obligations applicable to fixed and mobile telephony, satellite communications and data transmission services, filing administrative and judicial challenges against regulatory decisions, and negotiating and drafting network interconnection agreements.
Aviation
The aviation industry is subject to highly specialised regulation that affects authorisation, operations, financing and the provision of sector-related services. In this context, regulatory compliance and timely interaction with the aviation authority are essential to ensure operational continuity.
PPO Indacochea advises local and international airlines, technology companies, service providers to the industry, aircraft owners, lessors, lenders and guarantors. We support clients on regulatory matters, country registration, route authorisations, regulatory compliance reviews, aircraft acquisition, leasing and financing.
Our experience includes interaction with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, as well as integrated advice on corporate, labour, tax, dispute resolution and litigation matters related to the aviation industry.
Banking
Financial institutions operate within a highly regulated environment where regulatory compliance, prudential requirements and the proper structuring of financial products are essential to maintaining operational stability and market confidence.
PPO Indacochea advises banks, development finance institutions, savings and credit cooperatives and other participants in the financial sector on regulatory matters, financial transactions and evolving service delivery models. Our approach combines technical knowledge of the financial regulatory framework with a practical understanding of our clients’ commercial objectives.
Our experience includes advising on regulatory compliance, conduct rules applicable to supervised entities, solvency requirements, factoring and leasing transactions, credit cards, mortgage and consumer finance, asset-based and trade finance, as well as the cross-border provision of financial services.
Oil and Gas
The oil and gas sector in Bolivia operates under a complex legal and regulatory framework, with close interaction with the State, public companies and sector authorities. In this context, contractual structuring, permitting and regulatory management are critical to operational continuity and project viability.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on all aspects of their oil and gas operations in Bolivia. We support clients in the negotiation of exploration agreements, service and operating contracts with YPFB, authorisations and permits, asset acquisitions and disposals, due diligence processes, joint ventures, farm-in and farm-out agreements, public tenders, and corporate and regulatory matters.
Our experience includes advising oil companies, exploration, production, transportation, supply, storage and fuel distribution companies, as well as businesses that rely on natural gas and other petroleum products for their day-to-day operations.
Mining
The mining industry operates within a highly specialised regulatory, environmental and social framework, where each stage of a project requires effective coordination with the relevant authorities and a legal structure capable of supporting investment, financing and long-term operations.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international clients throughout the entire mining project lifecycle, from securing and maintaining mining rights to exploration, development, operations, financing, acquisitions and mine closure. Our approach integrates regulatory, corporate, environmental and contractual expertise to support complex investments and large-scale mining projects.
Our experience includes structuring and negotiating acquisitions, joint ventures and project financing, negotiating contracts with public and private entities, conducting legal and regulatory due diligence, obtaining permits and authorisations, advising on mineral commercialisation and exports, and representing clients in administrative proceedings, arbitration and other disputes related to the mining sector.
Agribusiness
The agribusiness sector operates within a legal framework that combines land, production, environmental, trade and investment regulations. Careful legal planning across these areas is essential to protect assets, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies throughout the agribusiness value chain, including producers, processors, agribusiness companies, crop protection manufacturers, seed companies, and businesses engaged in agriculture and livestock. Our multidisciplinary approach combines regulatory, corporate, environmental and transactional expertise to support the sector’s legal and commercial needs.
Our experience includes regulatory compliance, land and asset acquisitions, corporate structuring and transactions, environmental permitting, financing and security arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, international commercial agreements, as well as advice on labelling, marketing and food regulation.
Life Sciences
Companies in the healthcare, food, biotechnology, veterinary and agrochemical sectors operate under technical regulatory frameworks that directly affect the authorisation, commercialisation, control and continuity of their products in the market.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on sanitary registrations, clinical studies, good practices, regulatory inspections and administrative enforcement proceedings. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses the legal, regulatory and commercial needs of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, medical products, biotechnology, food and beverage, veterinary and agrochemical clients.
Our experience includes comprehensive advice on regulatory matters, compliance, interaction with authorities, review of sanitary registration portfolios, inspection processes and defence in administrative proceedings related to regulated products and activities.
Insurance and Reinsurance
The insurance and reinsurance industry requires precise management of the regulatory, contractual and commercial requirements that affect insurers, reinsurers, brokers and other sector participants.
PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international clients on regulation, compliance, transactions, acquisitions of insurance companies, strategic alliances, product development and alternative risk transfer structures. We also support the registration of international reinsurers and brokers before the Pensions and Insurance Authority.
Our experience includes regulatory and transactional advice, registration of international operators, structuring of insurance products and sector agreements, as well as representation in insurance-related disputes, with the support of our arbitration and dispute resolution practice.
