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Moreno Baldivieso

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2026 : Bolivia


Moreno Baldivieso

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Bolivia is widely recognized in Latin America for having significant reserves of gas and oil as well as mineral resources. Likewise, Bolivia’s government has been recently investing in the construction of photovoltaic plants, wind parks and the development of lithium plants, granting alternative energies importance in public investments.  We advise clients on these matters on a day-to-day basis.

Our team has developed outstanding experience advising world’s leading oil & gas and mining companies during two key moments in Bolivian history: the privatizations carried out in the 1990s and the nationalization process initiated in 2006 along with the modifications in the regulatory legal framework.

We are proud to be advising a leading South Korean corporation in the construction of a state factory of urea and ammonia in Bolivia, the largest project of industrialization of natural gas so far undertaken in the country, with an investment of more than one billion dollars.

As well, we are currently representing a leading European corporataion which was awarded with a one hundred million dollars contract for the provision of wind turbines and the construction of three eolic parks in the country.

Moreno Baldivieso has ample expertise in all legal aspects of natural resources and energy value chain, such as:

  • Public tenders
  • Oil & gas transactions
  • Mining projects
  • Tax
  • Regulatory and environmental
  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction

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Energy & Natural Resources - Bolivia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Moreno Baldivieso houses a market-leading energy practice well versed in advising prestigious regional and international companies on the full spectrum of mandates. With a multi-city base, the team possesses notable skills in negotiating distribution agreements, in addition to high-stakes public-private investment and significant project finance operations, including developing wind farms and gas fields. The department is also well equipped to assist with licensing processes and regulatory compliance relating to lithium extraction projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Moreno Baldivieso advised Li3 Energy, a subsidiary of the Pan American

    Energy Group, on a public procurement process initiated by the Bolivian state-owned lithium company for the development of lithium extraction projects within Bolivia’s salt flats.

Strengths

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  • Moreno Baldivieso offers us a unique insight into the Bolivian mining market, in a way in which our international partners can better understand the current situation.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
  • Bolivia is not an easy country for international companies, and Moreno Baldivieso has guided us along the way. Its dynamic legal team is, by far, the best one that we work with.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrés Moreno
    Band 1Andrés Moreno

    Andrés Moreno

    Experienced partner Andrés Moreno consolidates his position at the top of the rankings this year, receiving praise from interviewees. He boasts a notable energy and natural resources practice in Bolivia, regularly handling due diligence mandates and supply agreements for clients in the oil and gas and mining sectors.

    • Andrés Moreno has an understanding of the business that very few other lawyers have, a fact that makes the difference when it comes to choosing him among other professionals.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
    • Andrés Moreno has an in-depth understanding of lithium regulation in Bolivia. He is very talented at handling complex and sophisticated matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Daniel Arredondo
    Band 3Daniel Arredondo

    Daniel Arredondo

    Dynamic partner Daniel Arredondo consolidates his place in the rankings following another year of excellent market endorsement for his activity in Bolivia's energy and natural resources sector. He has demonstrated particular expertise and prowess in mining-related matters.

    • Daniel Arredondo is calm and collected. He is always the voice of reason and he is someone that is wise beyond his years.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

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Bolivia

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