Serrate Stelzer Legal

HCS Abogados is a Bolivian law firm founded by internationally trained lawyers with extensive transactional experience. Based in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the country’s main business hub, the firm has built a reputation for providing sophisticated legal advice for corporations and high-net-worth individuals.

Combining global perspective with deep local expertise, HCS Abogados advises on complex domestic and cross-border matters across various industries. Known for its reliability and precision, the firm has built a reputation for delivering clear, actionable legal advice that withstands scrutiny and supports business continuity. Its consistent performance has earned the trust of long-standing domestic and international clients.

Private Wealth & Estate Planning

HCS Abogados is widely recognised for its expertise in private wealth management and estate planning. The team designs personalised legal structures adapted to each client’s goals, covering succession planning, asset protection, confidentiality, shareholder agreements, family protocols, and the incorporation of domestic and offshore vehicles. The firm collaborates closely with local and international financial advisors to ensure solutions are both tax-efficient and locally compliant.

Corporate & M&A

The firm regularly advises local and international clients on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactions. HCS Abogados has strong capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, due diligence processes, and group reorganisations. The team is known for turning business goals into concrete legal strategies.

Real Estate

HCS Abogados provides comprehensive support to developers, investors, and property owners in all aspects of real estate projects, including acquisitions, sales, due diligence, and structuring of developments. The firm’s real estate practice spans urban and rural assets, as well as condominium and commercial developments.

Public Procurement

The firm has extensive experience advising domestic and foreign clients on public procurement processes in Bolivia. Services include bid preparation, negotiation of award contracts, and management of public-sector contractual relationships.

Civil Law & Contracts

HCS Abogados offers full support in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of civil and commercial contracts. The firm is particularly active in construction, supply chain, and subcontracting agreements, ensuring legal robustness and risk mitigation in every transaction.

HCS Abogados frequently advises on cross-border transactions and estate planning. The firm assists in the incorporation and structuring of foreign holding companies, offshore vehicles, and private foundations, ensuring alignment with both Bolivian law and foreign regulatory requirements. It maintains relationships with international law firms, private banks, fiduciaries, and tax advisors to deliver seamless cross-jurisdictional solutions.

Bolivia – Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Address: Cuarto Anillo, Edificio Torre Link, Piso 4, Oficina 14

Phone: +591 3 3228339

Email: [email protected]