PPO Indacochea — Bolivia

About

- The Firm PPO Indacochea is Bolivia’s leading full-service law firm, born from the merger of two of the country’s most prestigious legal institutions: PPO Abogados and Indacochea & Asociados. This union has created the largest legal platform in Bolivia, setting a new benchmark in the local legal market by combining regional reach, deep specialization, and cross-sectoral capabilities. What sets PPO Indacochea apart is its strategic prioritization of specialization over general practice, an approach rarely seen among full-service firms in Bolivia. With over 90 lawyers and a presence in all major business hubs of the country (Santa Cruz, La Paz, Cochabamba and Sucre), the firm is uniquely positioned to deliver sophisticated, value-driven legal services to multinationals, financial institutions, private equity firms, development banks and leading national companies. The firm’s Corporate and M&A practice is the largest in Bolivia in terms of headcount and transaction volume. Its lawyers are widely recognized for advising on cross-border M&A, company formation, restructurings, shareholders agreements, debt and equity issuance, and day-to-day corporate governance. PPO INDACOCHEA is frequently retained on the most complex and high-value transactions in the market. Clients consistently highlight the firm’s sector-focused legal teams, strong command of regulatory frameworks, and deep knowledge of international standards such as global compliance policies, FCPA/UKBA compliance, public procurement rules, and treaty protections for foreign investors. - Practice Areas PPO Indacochea builds tailored teams of expert lawyers to meet the specific needs of each client across the following core practice areas: - Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - Company formation and corporate housekeeping - Shareholder agreements, capital changes, and governance - Cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures - Joint ventures and reorganizations - Debt and equity offerings - Banking & Finance - Syndicated loans and structured finance - Project finance and infrastructure transactions - Fintech and regulatory advice - Financial instruments and capital markets - Tax & Customs - Corporate tax planning and international tax structuring - Transfer pricing, audits, and litigation - Tax compliance and fiscal risk assessments - Customs valuation and procedures - Regulatory & Administrative Law - Licensing and regulatory compliance - Public procurement and state contracts - Administrative litigation - Regulated industries: telecom, transport, energy, life sciences - Antitrust & Competition - Merger control and economic concentrations - Abuse of dominance and unfair practices - Competition compliance programs - Regulatory investigations - Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure - Oil & gas, power generation, and renewables - Mining project development and permitting - Environmental compliance and ESG strategies - Public-private partnerships and concessions - Labour & Employment - Individual and collective labor advice - Internal regulations and compliance - Union negotiations and disputes - Immigration and global mobility - Intellectual Property, Technology & Privacy - Trademarks, patents, copyrights, and enforcement - Software licensing and technology transfer - Data protection and privacy compliance - E-commerce and digital platforms - Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Civil, commercial, and administrative litigation - National and international arbitration - Enforcement and appeals - Disputes involving public contracting and concessions - Compliance, Anti-Corruption & Investigations - Internal investigations and forensic reviews - Anti-money laundering (AML/FT) programs - Ethics and corporate governance systems - FCPA, UKBA and OECD compliance - Consumer & Advertising Law - Product liability and consumer protection - Marketing and advertising compliance - E-commerce consumer rights - Insurance & Reinsurance - Regulatory advice and policy analysis - Claims, litigation, and coverage disputes - Entertainment, Sports & Media Law - IP licensing and talent agreements - Digital content and broadcasting rights - Managing Co-Partners - Lindsay Sykes – Co-Managing Partner - Alonso Indacochea – Co-Managing Partner - Partners - Alonso Indacochea - Lindsay Sykes - Alejandro Pemintel - Ana Valeria Escobar - Andere Indacochea - Anwar Farah - Carlos Pinto - Diego Böhrt - José Luis Tufiño - Leonardo Azurduy - Marcial Fernández - Mattias Garrón - Pablo Ordoñez - Pilar Soruco - Salomón Eid ### Languages - Spanish, English (other languages available upon client needs, including Portuguese, French, German). - Total headcount 180 ### Languages - Spanish - English - (other languages available upon client needs, including Portuguese, French, German). ### Memberships - Ally Law (Ally Latinx) - First Law International - Meritas - Latin American Law Network - International Bar Association (IBA) - ERA Pledge and other arbitration/diversity initiatives ### Staffing Figures - 2 Managing Co- Partners - 15 Partners

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Lawyers in this office

Alejandra Suarez Heredia

Associate · Corporate / M&A

Alejandro Carrasco Torrez

Associate · Labor

Alejandro Pemintel

Partner · Litigation

Alonso Indacochea Pardo de Zela

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Andere Indacochea Pardo de Zela

Partner · Labor & Employment

Anwar Farah

Partner · Real Estate

Carlos Pinto

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Diego Böhrt

Partner · Antitrust

Fabiana Vaca Pereira Soliz

Associate · Corporate / M&A

Jeannine Lozada Raldes

Associate · Labor & Employment

Jose Luis Tufiño

José Luis Tufiño is a partner at PPO and a member of the firm’s tax law team. · Tax

Juan Pablo Sanchez Deuer

Associate · Litigation

LR

Leonardo Reyes Kempff

Associate · Corporate / M&A

Lindsay Sykes

Partner · Litigation

Marcelo Longaric Saucedo

Associate · Litigation

Marcial Fernández

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Maria Laura Paz

Associate · Corporate / M&A

Mattias Garron

Partner · Mining & Natural Resources

Pablo Ordoñez

Partner · Tax

Salomón Eid

https://www.ppolegal.com/en/profesionales/salomon-eid/ · Corporate / M&A

SA

Sebastian Alba Elio

Associate · Corporate / M&A