Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Bolivia
Band 1
Contact number
+5912 214 6017About
Provided by PPO Abogados
The Labor Law team at PPO is committed to provide counseling and sponsor employers on an exclusive basis. Along this line, it regularly provides advice to the country`s leading companies with respect to compliance with the juridical labor framework, and additionally, it provides consultancy services. The team has ample experience reviewing and systematically developing policies for employees, manuals, bidding letters, work contracts and separation agreements. It also provides advice concerning labor issues in mergers, acquisitions, disinvestments, and similar transactions. As such, it provides due diligence services prior to drafting and negotiating definitive agreements. Additionally, the Labor Law team has a vast experience defending its clients` interests with respect to controls and controversies initiated before administrative and judicial instances.
Chambers Review
PPO Abogados houses a distinguished labour and employment practice in Bolivia that represents high-profile clients in administrative and judicial proceedings relating to individual and collective dismissals, and trade union disputes. With a multi-city presence, the acclaimed team regularly assists with labour aspects arising from corporate reorganisations, including transfer of employees and the implementation of internal policies. The department also advises on social security and immigration issues.
Work Highlights
- PPO Abogados advised Minera San Cristóbal on all labour matters. This included compliance with formal and administrative duties, labour litigation, collective bargaining and business reorganisation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PPO Abogados' in-depth knowledge of the subject and best practices leads to success in different scenarios. The firm understands the sense of urgency and it really shows empathy with the customer."
"PPO Abogados' lawyers provide constant communication and follow-up, and are constantly looking to innovate in the interests of their clients. They are always up to date with the latest legislation."
"PPO Abogados' in-depth knowledge of the subject and best practices leads to success in different scenarios. The firm understands the sense of urgency and it really shows empathy with the customer."
"PPO Abogados' lawyers provide constant communication and follow-up, and are constantly looking to innovate in the interests of their clients. They are always up to date with the latest legislation."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Alejandro Pemintel is widely regarded as one of the most active labour and employment lawyers in Bolivia. He can be found offering key advice to relevant Bolivian and foreign clients on a range of labour issues, both contentious and non-contentious, including union negotiations, employee claims and restructuring processes.
"Alejandro Pemintel is the leader of the firm's labour practice, and always answers when we contact him."
Star associate Rodrigo Montellano continues to receive stellar praise from market observers for his prowess in labour and employment mandates in Bolivia.
"Rodrigo Montellano is an excellent professional, with solid knowledge and experience in the labour area. He is approachable, empathetic and flexible."
"Rodrigo Montellano is precise in his concepts and provides a practical and business-focused approach."
Experienced associate-to-watch Luis Enrique Pérez offers expertise in a variety of labour and employment mandates in Bolivia, including both advisory and contentious issues.
"Luis Enrique Pérez is an excellent and flexible professional, who analyses all solution and options."
Associate-to-watch Luz Maria Iriarte continues to elicit strong praise from the market for her activity in Bolivia's labour and employment ambit, especially in contentious labour matters.
"Luz Marina Iriarte delivers quality work and fast responses."
Key associate-to-watch Meliza Aliaga continues to receive effusive praise from clients for her activity in labour and employment in the Bolivian market.
"Meliza Aliaga demonstrates planning, follow-up and organisation in her work."
Ranked Lawyers at
PPO Abogados
Bolivia
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