Moreno Baldivieso, Corporate/Commercial | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

Provided by Moreno Baldivieso

Widely recognized as the largest law firm in the country, we provide services in all stages of a company’s lifecycle. Our team has broad experience in the incorporation of companies, subsidiaries, branches, due diligence processes and structuring complex mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate spin-offs and any other type of corporate reorganization.

Regardless of the size of the client, we provide a personalized advice adapting our services to the needs of each client.While we have participated advising some of the largest companies in the most important transactions in the Bolivian and the South American market, we have also participated in local transactions between small companies. This wide range of operations includes the largest M&A transaction in recent years for more than three hundred million dollars or the first acquisition of a Bolivian start-up by a foreign private venture capital.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Bolivia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

From its base in La Paz, Moreno Baldivieso offers a stellar corporate team that advises a notable portfolio of high-profile clients from the technology, infrastructure and entertainment sectors. The firm is well versed in M&A transactions, corporate governance, and the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts. The department also provides particular expertise assisting with regulatory compliance and corporate reorganisations, including the implementation of new shareholding structures.

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Work Highlights

Moreno Baldivieso acted for Empacar on its USD14 million acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's assets in Bolivia.

Strengths

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Moreno Baldivieso is a great resource for us. The legal team is very responsive and has a real sense of urgency, as well as a deep bench with very good lawyers.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

The quality of the work produced by Moreno Baldivieso is incredible. It really sets the team apart from other firms in the area and makes us feel well supported.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

Moreno Baldivieso is a great resource for us. The legal team is very responsive and has a real sense of urgency, as well as a deep bench with very good lawyers.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

The quality of the work produced by Moreno Baldivieso is incredible. It really sets the team apart from other firms in the area and makes us feel well supported.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Andrés Moreno

Band 1

Front-runner Andrés Moreno regularly acts as counsel to clients from the technology, food and beverage, and insurance sectors on a range of matters, including M&A transactions, corporate governance and restructuring in Bolivia. Clients highlight his expert knowledge of the telecommunications industry.

Andrés Moreno is one of the best lawyers in Bolivia. One of his strengths is his ability to really get to grips with the matter at hand.

Andrés Moreno is extremely intelligent and his suggestions are incredible.

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Daniel Arredondo

Band 2

Daniel Arredondo is a respected lawyer who maintains an impressive reputation in Bolivia's corporate sphere. He is well placed to assist clients with large multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, regulatory matters and company incorporations.

Daniel Arredondo is an excellent lawyer who stands out for his knowledge of corporate matters.

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Luis Fernando Moreno Gutiérrez

Band 2

Key partner Luis Fernando Moreno Gutiérrez is recognised for his work in the Bolivian corporate arena, regularly handling shareholder agreements, M&A transactions and compliance processes in Bolivia.

Luis Fernando Moreno Gutiérrez always gives us a different perspective on matters. He is very organised and structured in his approach.

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René Cuéllar Miranda

Band 3

Significant partner René Cuéllar Miranda receives praise from the market for his corporate activity in Bolivia. He is experienced in advising on acquisitions and restructurings.

René Cuéllar Miranda is a very well-rounded lawyer who has an answer for everything and proactively looks for ways to assist us.

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