Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L. > La Paz, Bolivia > Firm Profile

Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L. > The Legal 500 Rankings

Bolivia > Banking and finance Tier 3

Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L.‘s banking and finance department excels in securing and granting multi-million dollar loans in the energy and natural resources and agribusiness sectors. In these segments, it acts for both major Bolivian and international clients on the lender and borrower side. The team also handles a range of other areas, including a number of recent debt refinancings and liquidations. Mauricio Becerra de la Roca  has 15 years of experience in the practice area and leads the department. Junior partner Manfred Arauz  and senior associate Darío Martínez provide multidisciplinary support.

Bolivia > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L. stands out for its ‘extensive knowledge of regulatory aspects in the energy sector‘ and has a strong presence in Bolivia’s burgeoning hydrocarbons market. YPFB Andina and Petrobras Bolivia are among the firm's key domestic clients in this segment, and practice head Mauricio Becerra de la Roca is a key advisor. He has 15 years of experience in the energy sector and can also call on a technical team offering support on project QHSE and ISO requirements. Outside of the hydrocarbons sector, recent work has included projects in the sugar refining, cement and food industries.

Bolivia > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Mauricio Becerra de la Roca provides 'concrete, elaborate' advice and co-leads a practice whose hallmark strengths include assisting clients with their interaction with the Bolivian government, and regulatory matters in the oil and gas, electricity and telecommunications sectors. Senior associate Darío Martínez is the fellow practice head, specialising in corporate transactions and arbitration. Due diligence, corporate disputes and debt collection are further areas of strength for the broad offering. Associate level contacts to note include Rodney Goitia Sanchez, Manfred Arauz and Alejandro Escalante.

Bolivia > Dispute resolution Tier 4

The energy and food sectors are sources of regular disputes work for Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L., with a recent flurry of activity in banking and finance too. The practice covers debt collection, conciliation, mediation, administrative and civil litigation, and managing partner Mauricio Becerra De La Roca is also a domestic arbitrator at the chambers of commerce in Santa Cruz, La Paz, Tarija and Cochabamba. He leads the practice, supported by senior associate Dario Martinez , who acts in litigation and arbitration proceedings in civil and commercial matters.