Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 2
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Provided by Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil - BAQSN
We provide specialized advise to mining and hydrocarbons companies on all areas of law related to their activities (corporate governance, labor, taxation, regulatory, arbitration, social responsibility, public consultation and the like). Clients include three of the major mining foreign investment in Bolivia, two similarly significant in the hydrocarbons industry and one in electricity generation feeding the national grid. Occasionally we provide advice to the National Association of Medium Miners, which gathers the main large private investment in the area.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil advised Refineria Oro Negro on obtaining corporate and regulatory authorisations regarding an Industrial Oxygen Plant in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Strengths
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"Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa's lawyers are real experts in energy and natural resources. They have a high standard of service and respond very quickly."
"Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa's lawyers are real experts in energy and natural resources. They have a high standard of service and respond very quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Fernando Aguirre continues to be renowned by market commentators for his long-standing experience and continued activity in the Bolivian energy and natural resources sector.
"Fernando Aguirre is very experienced in natural resources. He works with us on many sophisticated legal matters and has strong commercial awareness."
Eminent practitioner Ignacio Aguirre remains a well-reputed name in the Bolivian energy and natural resources arena. He frequently represents clients in a range of mandates, including environmental matters in the mining sector.
"Ignacio Aguirre is a solid lawyer who is knowledgeable in mining and natural resources matters."
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Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil - BAQSN
Bolivia
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