Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Bolivia
What the Team is Known For
With offices in Santa Cruz and La Paz, Criales & Urcullo is an established Bolivian firm possessing a skilled banking and finance group. The team is particularly well versed in mandates related to capital markets, such as advising investment banks on bond issuances and the structuring of debt offerings. The department demonstrates additional expertise in fund incorporation and regulatory compliance matters.
Strengths
Criales & Urcullo's lawyers are very professional and a solid team with in-depth knowledge of Bolivian banking regulations. We trust them wholeheartedly.
Work Highlights
Criales & Urcullo advised Empresa Minera Paititi on its USD46 million bond issuance. The firm drafted key documents and managed approvals before the Bolivian Financial System Supervisory Authority and the Bolivian Stock Exchange.
Notable practitioners
Standout partner Javier Urcullo continues to be an active and leading practitioner within the Bolivian banking and finance arena. He is also experienced in assisting clients with capital market-related mandates.
Javier Urcullo is the leading authority when it comes to the Bolivian stock exchange. He is a genius who has extensive knowledge of national and international legislation.
Javier Urcullo brings a wealth of experience in financing matters. When working with him, you feel as though you are well protected and in a safe pair of hands.
Experienced partner Adrian Barrenechea enters the rankings with strong support from clients. He regularly assists local and international clients on capital structuring and restructuring mandates.
Adrian Barrenechea is super positive and proactive. He has an in-depth understanding of international regulation.