Pablo Ordoñez > PPO Abogados > La Paz, Bolivia > Lawyer Profile

Operating at the forefront of the mining sector, PPO Abogados continues to lead the way in lithium projects and other innovative ventures. The team excels in advising foreign investors looking to enter the Bolivian mining industry and provides both legal and technical advice to a stellar list of both national and international clients in the sector. The firm has a strong background in advising state-owned companies, as well as private clients on interactions with the Bolivian government, handling concession, operation and mining production agreements related to sensitive or controlled areas. Hydrocarbons expert Pablo Ordóñez co-heads the mining practice alongside Mattias Garrón, who advises local and foreign companies on the development of mining projects and any related regulatory matters. Diego Böhrt is a regulatory specialist and focuses his practice on energy matters. With a diverse roster of multinational clients, Carlos Pinto provides both transactional and regulatory advice across the energy, hydrocarbons and mining sectors. At the senior associate level, Carlos Covarrubias Paz brings further experience in the hydrocarbons and mining sectors to the team, and Delma Paz is another name to note.

Administrative proceedings and litigation are core focus areas for PPO Abogados‘ tax team, which remains a go-to choice for clients seeking representation in disputes with the tax regulator and the Bolivian State. It also excels in representing clients in government tax audits and investigations. The group continues to expand the services it provides; it offers tax accounting, outsourcing and audit services and has increased its focus on digital economy taxation, wealth management and constitutional analysis of tax rules. The team demonstrates prowess in the design of tax structures and advice on the tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions, as well as international trade and customs matters. With a growing roster of national and international clients that spans various sectors, the team specialises in tax advice within the energy and natural resources, aeronautics and international transport industries. Tax specialist Pablo Ordóñez leads the team and has particular experience in the international commodities and oil and gas industries. Since July 2024, clients have additionally been able to draw on the expertise of José Luis Tufiño, who focuses on international and domestic taxation, tax planning and tax litigation (including tax litigation on appeal), and was hired from his own firm. This followed earlier consolidation of the department in September 2023 when Alexandra Ortíz was promoted to associate practice director; thanks to her expertise in international tax planning, she is a go-to advisor for foreign investors. At the senior associate level, Miguel Ángel Gumucio centres his practice on tax administration matters, including tax audits and enforcement, while Adrian Bellot represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings before various governmental authorities and courts.