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Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C.

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Bolivia


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 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez is a significant law firm with offices in Santa Cruz and La Paz, that has noteworthy activity in the labour and employment arena in Bolivia. Its experienced team is well placed to handle the review of internal labour policies and regulatory compliance, and it also boasts expertise representing clients in contentious matters, including individual and collective termination disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez advised World Wildlife Fund on creating new employment contracts for all their employees, as well as new labour policies for the organisation.

Strengths

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  • Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez provides professionalism, efficiency and friendliness. Its lawyers have given us several useful tips and solutions.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePrimitivo Gutiérrez
    Senior StatespeoplePrimitivo 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 is a reference in labour law and very passionate about what he does.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchLuis Gutierrez
    Associates to watchLuis Gutierrez

    Luis Gutierrez

    Active associate Luis Gutierrez joins the ranking table this year, following extensive client praise for his strong focus and attention to their labour matters.

    • Luis Gutierrez has a strong focus on labour matters. He knows a lot about the sector and has a pro-business approach.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez S.C. (2)

Bolivia

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