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Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Bolivia

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Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.

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This department of the firm frequently handles complex issues in the field of labour and employment for national companies and for foreign investors launching projects in Bolivia.

DGG assists clients in carrying out labour terminations, and has ample experience in drafting and negotiating collective labour agreements for large industrial companies.

The services of DGG are highly regarded by foreign investors, as it aides foreign clients to conciliate local law provisions with internal labour regulations of international organisms and companies. The firm also provides counseling regarding the hiring of key personnel for foreign investors in Bolivia.

One of the founding partners, Mr. Primitivo Gutiérrez, is widely regarded as one of the most experienced Bolivian lawyers in the handling of labour disputes, and the firm also has an edge in the experience of partner Jaime Lora, as a specialist in migration matters related to labour law and labour rights.

Industries (8)

  • Education
  • Energy
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Clients (Individuals)
  • Software
  • Technology and Electronics

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Labour & Employment - Bolivia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez is a solid law firm with offices in Santa Cruz and La Paz, with noteworthy activity across the labour and employment arena in Bolivia. The experienced legal team is well placed to handle the review of internal labour policies and regulatory compliance, and also boasts expertise in representing clients in contentious matters, including individual and collective termination disputes. The law firm frequently advises clients operating in the food and beverage, technology and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez advised Oxfam on the implementation of labour policies and employment frameworks, including contract review and cross-border hiring for its Bolivian operations.

Strengths

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  • The Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez team demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge, identifies available legal alternatives to workplace risks and provides realistic options and recommendations on how to proceed. They are an excellent team.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Primitivo Gutiérrez
    Primitivo Gutiérrez

    Primitivo Gutiérrez

    Senior statesperson Primitivo Gutiérrez maintains a stellar reputation in the labour and employment arena in Bolivia, especially in contentious mandates.

    • Primitivo Gutiérrez demonstrates an impressive level of technical expertise in labour matters.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Luis Gutierrez
    Luis Gutierrez

    Luis Gutierrez

    Associate-to-watch Luis Gutierrez continues to receive extensive client praise for his labour law practice in Bolivia. He is noted for his involvement in labour litigation and for advising clients on a broad range of employment-related matters.

    • Luis Gutierrez provides an excellent client service, offers practical solutions and responds promptly to our needs.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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