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Orienta Legal

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Bolivia


Orienta Legal

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Our Corporate team advises on the full corporate lifecycle: incorporations, capital increases and reductions, restructurings, amendments to by-laws, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, dissolutions, commercial contracts, franchising and corporate financing, alongside corporate governance and compliance.

The department is led by partners Mariana Pereira and Ana Carola Muñoz. We act for multinational corporations entering Bolivia, investment funds and the country's largest family-owned business groups, across agribusiness, energy, banking, technology and consumer sectors.

Recent highlights include the sale of an agricultural division executed through three parallel corporate spin-offs, a structure that remains rare in Bolivia and carries limited administrative precedent; the transformation of a sole proprietorship into a corporation, equally uncommon under Bolivian law; market entry for multinational groups from Europe and Latin America; and compliance programmes aligned with international shareholder standards.

We specialise in pre-transaction reorganisations, asset segregation and governance redesign. Through Ncourage, our private wealth practice fully integrated with Corporate and M&A, clients align operating businesses, ownership structures and cross-border assets under a single framework, an approach that remains uncommon in Bolivia. We are often engaged from the outset, designing structures where clear precedent is limited.

Industries (20)

  • Agribusiness
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Electricity and Power Transmission
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Food and Beverage
  • Technology and Software
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Construction and Building Materials
  • Poultry and Food Production
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail and Franchising
  • Oil and Gas / Hydrocarbons
  • Gas Transportation Infrastructure
  • Fuel Import and Distribution
  • Real Estate and Property Development
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
  • Automotive and Vehicle Distribution

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Bolivia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Orienta Legal has a multidisciplinary legal team and a strong corporate practice in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The department regularly assists both domestic and international companies with corporate structuring and restructuring mandates. It also offers expertise in drafting shareholder agreements and boasts a respected roster of clients in the construction, energy and entertainment industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Orienta Legal advised Pampa Energía Bolivia on corporate structuring, governance, regulatory compliance and the management of its Bolivian operations and regional energy investment interests.

Strengths

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  • Orienta Legal's team demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, proven experience in complex transactions and a strong ability to anticipate risks and propose practical, efficient solutions. The firm stands out for the quality and reliability of the support it provides on an ongoing basis.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mariana Pereira
    Band 1Mariana Pereira

    Mariana Pereira

    Leading partner Mariana Pereira is highly rated by respondents for her activity and skill in corporate matters in Bolivia's legal sphere. She routinely assists clients from the energy and construction sectors with corporate governance and shareholder mandates.

    • Mariana Pereira is a distinguished lawyer who combines extensive legal knowledge with a highly proactive approach. She is noted for the quality of her work and her ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, enabling effective coordination and collaborative working.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
    • Mariana Pereira is a highly knowledgeable and trusted adviser who combines considerable legal expertise with a proactive approach, and we regard her as one of the leading lawyers in the country.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Ana Carola Muñoz
    Band 2Ana Carola Muñoz

    Ana Carola Muñoz

    Experienced partner Ana Carola Muñoz draws strong praise from commentators for her practice in corporate matters in the Bolivian legal market, with extensive experience in corporate restructuring and shareholder mandates.

    • Ana Carola Muñoz demonstrates an undeniable passion for her work and brings extensive experience to every matter. She interprets regulations with a practical approach, making complex issues easier to understand and analyse.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

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