PPO Indacochea, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

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The firm's Arbitration team has sponsored clients in commercial disputes under the rules of the main arbitration institutions and has been a preferred advisor for matters related to investment contracts and bilateral treaties, and has obtained some of the most important awards in Bolivia history for its clients.

The success of PPO Indacochea's Appellate Litigation team stems from the vast experience of all its members, having practiced as lawyers, prosecutors, judges and public officials. This makes the team, together with the Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, Public Law and Criminal Defense teams, better positioned than any other to address all aspects of the need to bring an appeal before a judicial or administrative authority.

PPO Indacochea has a strong track record of success sponsoring trials, arbitrations and appeals for clients from all industries, including particularly those operating within the energy, hydrocarbon, mining, healthcare, consumer products and retail, pharmaceutical, insurance, banking and financial services.

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Dispute Resolution - Bolivia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

With regional offices across Bolivia, PPO Indacochea houses a noteworthy dispute resolution team within a large domestic firm, which boasts strong know-how advising on investor-state arbitration under UNCITRAL rules. The firm regularly advises large national and international clients, and frequently handles complex cases related to anti-competitive behaviour. The department offers additional prowess in civil, commercial and administrative litigation cases involving debt collection and insurance claims.

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Work Highlights

PPO Indacochea represented Shell Bolivia in multiple disputes against Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos. The disputes concerned breach if contracts and criminal claims, and were valued at approximately USD13 million.

Strengths

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PPO Indacochea combines a proven track-record in litigation with an innovative approach to dispute resolution. Its lawyers are open-minded and driven to obtain the optimal result for their client.

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PPO Indacochea combines a proven track-record in litigation with an innovative approach to dispute resolution. Its lawyers are open-minded and driven to obtain the optimal result for their client.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Pemintel

Band 3

Esteemed partner Alejandro Pimentel enters the rankings this year with excellent feedback from market commentators. He routinely represents clients on debt recovery mandates and commercial disputes.

Alejandro Pimentel is an excellent professional. He has a lot of knowledge on Bolivian regulations and his advice aligns with our business needs.

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Lindsay Sykes

Band 3

Managing partner Lindsay Sykes continues to receive positive market praise for her dispute resolution practice.

Lindsay Sykes is great. Being American, she understands the way foreign clients operate, but since she was trained in Bolivia, she is able to see both sides of the coin.

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Fernando Escobar

Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Fernando Escobar frequently handles litigation and arbitration proceedings in Bolivia, including constitutional law proceedings.

Fernando Escobar is very focused on providing alternative solutions and has a high capacity to provide feedback to the client in a simple and executive way.

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Luz Marina Iriarte

Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Luz Marina Iriarte joins the rankings with solid support from market commentators. She is noted for her work in constitutional protection actions.

Luz Marina Iriarte is a skilled litigator who is highly qualified to solve complex matters through efficient strategies.

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Marcelo Longaric

Associates to watch

Associate Marcelo Longaric is praised for his involvement in Bolivia's dispute resolution market. He routinely handles civil claims and debt collection proceedings.

Marcelo Longaric is a very capable person, with the technical skillset to ensure the job is done to a high standard.

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