Latin America Guide 2027 : Bolivia
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Provided by Orienta Legal
Our Energy & Natural Resources department advises across hydrocarbons, electricity, lithium and mining. We handle regulatory compliance, the structuring and negotiation of contracts, project financing, corporate governance, shareholder representation and dispute resolution for international energy majors, investment funds, infrastructure operators and industrial groups operating in Bolivia.
The department is led by partners Mariana Pereira and Ana Carola Muñoz. Mariana brings over 30 years in the sector and previously served as Director of the Bolivian Hydrocarbons Chamber, placing her at the centre of industry dialogue and regulatory evolution.
Recent highlights include acting as strategic counsel to the international shareholder in the company operating one of Bolivia's principal gas transportation systems to Brazil, on governance and shareholder matters negotiated alongside the state hydrocarbons company; full-scope counsel to the only private electricity transmission company in the country; advice on potassium chloride and sodium carbonate arrangements within Bolivia's emerging lithium value chain; and fuel import, supply and commercialisation mandates.
We are valued for operating in highly regulated and politically sensitive environments where sophisticated structuring and risk management are required, and for combining sector knowledge with the corporate, tax and financing work that energy projects depend on.
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Orienta Legal is well respected for its presence in Bolivia's energy and natural resources sector. The team routinely advises on corporate governance, fuel commercialisation, regulatory compliance, shareholder advisory matters and cross-border energy investments. The firm can also claim additional expertise in advising companies on energy infrastructure projects, as well as oil and gas and lithium-related matters.
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Orienta Legal advised Petro Products on contract structuring, regulatory compliance and tender participation in Bolivia, as well as corporate and regulatory matters relating to its expansion into Argentina, Paraguay and Peru.
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Orienta Legal delivers excellent service and provides significant value to our business. The firm has a well-sized team capable of managing complex and sophisticated issues in the energy and natural resources sector.
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Stellar partner and head of department Mariana Pereira is lauded for her activity in Bolivia's energy and natural resources sphere. She has particular expertise in the hydrocarbon industry.
Mariana Pereira has a strong professional background in the Bolivian oil and gas sector and is an outstanding lawyer.
I undoubtedly trust Mariana Pereira’s advice in Bolivia. She is one of the best professionals I have worked with in the market.
Solid partner Ana Carola Muñoz receives praise for her activity, which routinely includes regulatory advice to clients in the power and hydrocarbon industries.
Ana Carola Muñoz provides a tailored service, offering clear alternatives supported by a comprehensive analysis of the available options.
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources
Provided by Orienta Legal
Ana Carola Muñoz
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Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources
Location: Bolivia
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