PPO Indacochea

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