Department profile
PPO Indacochea

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2026 : Bolivia


PPO Indacochea

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About

Provided by PPO Indacochea

PPO Indacochea's practice in Energy matters, which implements a fully integrated approach drawing on the experience and knowledge of professionals from various practice areas, provides counseling to clients with the intention of investing in energy projects, obtaining financing, acquiring and selling assets, and participating in Public bidding processes to develop – in agreement with the State and state companies -large- scale renewable and non-renewable projects. For example, our team has advised clients of the stature of Ingener, Teranov, TSK, Rosatom, among others, regarding public procurement processes in Bolivia.

Our team also advises clients in the sector regarding regulatory matters and has extensive experience advising regarding investigative and control processes, and sponsors them in sanctioning processes followed by the Electricity and Nuclear Technology Control Authority.

PPO Indacochea counsels national and international companies in the oil and gas industry in all aspects related to their operations in Bolivia, including the negotiation of exploration agreements and service/operation contracts with the state-owned Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), the obtaining and renewing authorizations and permits from regulators and authorities, negotiating the sale of assets, conducting due diligence processes, reviewing and negotiating joint ventures, farm-in and farm-out contracts, corporate advice, regulatory advice and participation in public tenders.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Bolivia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

PPO Indacochea possesses a well-reputed energy and natural resources practice in Bolivia. The team boasts experience handling the regulatory components of public-private joint ventures in the mining sector, as well as regulatory mandates related to the lithium market. The department is also well regarded for advising on project finance mandates, negotiating distribution agreements and commercial matters.

Work Highlights

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  • PPO assisted Canadian-based Pantera Silver in negotiating and executing a Definitive Agreement for the acquisition of the Rakanco Project in Bolivia, a silver exploration asset encompassing three strategic mineral claims totalling 17,975 hectares.

Strengths

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  • PPO Indacochea's lawyers are experts in the Bolivian natural resources' landscape, showing deep insight into the local context and how to effectively navigate it.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mattias Garron
    Band 2Mattias Garron

    Mattias Garron

    Solid partner Mattias Garron remains a significant name in the energy and natural resources sector in Bolivia and is well equipped to assist in mining transactions.

    • Mattias Garron is extremely knowledgeable on Bolivian mining laws, so we feel very comfortable working with him.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

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