Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez has extensive experience in the energy and natural resources area, and has assisted clients through several recent changes of legislation in Bolivia, such as the privatisation of the petrol company YPFB. The team works in the midstream and upstream sectors, advising major Bolivian upstream clients such as Petrobas, Reposol and YPF Argentina, as well as gas transportation companies, refineries and storage companies. The firm is involved in complex negotiations of gas supply agreements to Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina, and also has experience in transportation, international sales and the negotiation of cross-border contracts. The team is experienced in all matters related to the mining industry, including M&A, project financing, joint ventures, and arbitration procedures derived from mining, energy and hydrocarbons operations in Bolivia. Practice co-head Enrique Barrios is well-versed in all types of mining contracts, negotiations and structures, as well as representing major oil and gas companies in Bolivia. He leads the team alongside Jorge Inchauste, head of the mining and natural resources practice, and Ramiro Guevara who has been involved in the negotiation of some of the key energy and natural resources projects in the country. Zoya Galarza represents a number of oil and gas companies before the Bolivian Supreme Court, and at the senior associate level, Alejandra Guevara supports on project finance negotiations.

Indacochea & Asociados advises oil and gas companies, both national and international, on a range of regulatory and commercial matters. The firm often represents clients before the relevant regulatory authorities or public sector bodies. Beyond oil and gas, the group has also seen a rise in activity in the mining sector and has recently advised on cross-border transactions in this area. Some of the firm’s notable clients include EIG Management, ISA Bolivia and Pan American Energy, and the group continues to build on its client base. Mariana Pereira, a specialist hydrocarbons attorney, leads the team alongside Ana Carola Muñoz, whose broad practice includes a strength in lithium matters. Maria José Martinez was promoted to partner in December 2022, while at the associate level, Maria Laura Paz is another important figure.

Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil – (BAQSN) continues to provide advice on significant projects in the mining industry, assisting key clients such as Minera San Cristobal. The firm is also involved in projects related to the lithium reserves in Bolivia. Practice co-head Fernando Aguirre is an expert in mining and hydrocarbons law, advising both national and international clients. He leads the team alongside Eduardo Quintanilla, who specialises in mining and energy law, and has been involved in the drafting of several mining regulations. Ignacio Aguirre provides further support, with experience in environmental law.

Praised for its 'mastery in oil and gas law', Wayar & Von Borries Abogados S.C. fields an energy and natural resources practice that advises key national and international clients, including the Bolivian Chamber of Hydrocarbons and Energy. The team continues to develop, taking on new clients such as Petrobras. The group offers advice on mining, energy, and oil and gas matters, and assists clients with negotiations with state corporations and public entities. The firm also offers specialised advice on oil and gas disputes. Bernardo Wayar Ocampo heads the natural resources group, and Iver von Borries is director of the hydrocarbons and energy department. Bernardo Wayar Caballero has extensive experience advising natural resources companies, and Mauricio Dávila assists mining companies and clients with lithium projects in Bolivia. Javier Romero Mendizábal focuses on matters related to energy, oil and gas, and mining contracts, and at the senior associate level, Ximena Riveros and Andrés Ríos are names to note.

Würth Bedoya Costa Du Rels Abogados advises clients on a range of energy-related issues, including regulatory compliance, transactional support and dispute resolution. The firm has an in-depth knowledge of the practice area, offering advice on both renewable and conventional energy, and oil and gas. The team has experience with complex projects from wind energy development and energy storage, to pipeline projects. Practice co-head Karla Würth has extensive experience in the energy sector and has participated in the implementation of multiple gas pipeline projects. She leads the team alongside Mauricio Costa du Rels, an expert in the mining and energy sectors, who has advised leading oil and gas companies, and companies operating in the Bolivian electricity market on electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.