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Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Bolivia


Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.

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DGG is one of the prominent corporate law firms in Bolivia. It specializes in advising and planning efficient structures for business development in Bolivia through incorporation of companies, branches, joint venture contracts, and other investment vehicles especially designed and applied to the needs of each client. The firm also has extensive experience in advising on the preparation of proposals for international public and private tenders.

It provides legal advice on corporate governance issues to both boards of directors and shareholders, of some of the largest corporations in the country.

Through legal and financial audits, the firm also provides specialized advice in M&A, and is one of few Bolivian law firms with practical experience in complex cross-border M&A transactions.

The firm has two large and independent offices, which are strategically located in the two largest cities of the country (La Paz and Santa Cruz), to provide corporate advice to companies in both main engines of the Bolivian economy.

Recently, the firm built a new office building in Santa Cruz, with the objective to support the continuous expansion and growth that the firm is having in this region of the country, and to reaffirm the commitment of the firm with the thriving economy of Santa Cruz, where the firms has been present for more than 20 years.

Industries (12)

  • Automobiles
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Mining & Metals
  • Retail
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities

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Corporate/Commercial - Bolivia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

With offices in both Santa Cruz and La Paz, full-service law firm Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez has a strong corporate practice in Bolivia. The department offers a wide range of corporate services to local and international clients across the finance, consumer goods and energy sectors. The team boasts expertise in advising on corporate restructurings and M&A transactions and is also well placed to assist with due diligence, regulatory compliance and the negotiation of commercial contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez advised Cinemark Bolivia on lease negotiations for a new cinema complex and an extension of an existing cinema lease to support its operations in Bolivia.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez's team is efficient, attentive and highly responsive to our requirements, delivering clear, analytical and timely advice. They identify regulatory developments and provide practical guidance that gives us confidence, particularly in urgent situations.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRamiro Guevara
    Senior StatespeopleRamiro Guevara

    Ramiro Guevara

    Senior statesperson Ramiro Guevara is highly respected by the Bolivian market for his longstanding corporate and commercial practice, which includes deft negotiating skills.

    • Ramiro Guevara is widely recognised as an outstanding legal practitioner and a leading authority on Bolivian corporate law.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Enrique Barrios
    Band 3Enrique Barrios

    Enrique Barrios

    Knowledgeable partner Enrique Barrios enjoys praise for his well-recognised corporate practice in Bolivia. He routinely advises both domestic and international clients on corporate governance and restructurings.

    • Enrique Barrios combines a deep understanding of the local jurisdiction with an international legal perspective, ensuring that his advice is both aligned with global standards and responsive to local requirements.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Jorge Luis Inchauste
    Band 3Jorge Luis Inchauste

    Jorge Luis Inchauste

    Respected partner Jorge Luis Inchauste offers an active practice advising clients from the pharmaceutical and mining sectors on acquisitions in Bolivia. He is also well placed to assist with merger control proceedings and the negotiation of commercial agreements.

    • Jorge Luis Inchauste provides strong support in commercial matters, delivering responsive service and consistently ensuring that our needs are addressed effectively.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C. (3)

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