Labour & Employment | Latin America

With offices across Bolivia, Moreno Baldivieso possesses a stellar and experienced department that is regularly called upon to handle the labour and employment aspects of M&A transactions in Bolivia. The firm routinely assists clients from the insurance, financial services and manufacturing sectors with employee terminations, social security claims and litigation proceedings. The team is also well placed to advise on collective bargaining agreements.

PPO Indacochea 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.

With offices in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba, Gumucio & Abogados offers a labour and employment practice that has an established reputation in Bolivia and is frequently sought out by clients to assist with employment disputes, including lay-offs and individual and collective social benefit claims. The well-regarded team of practitioners also advise on day-to-day and strategic employment matters, including downsizing and workplace practices.

Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez is a significant law firm with offices in Santa Cruz and La Paz, that has noteworthy activity in the labour and employment arena in Bolivia. Its experienced team is well placed to handle the review of internal labour policies and regulatory compliance, and it also boasts expertise representing clients in contentious matters, including individual and collective termination disputes.