Bolivia 2024

On behalf of The Legal 500, it is my pleasure to introduce the GC Powerlist: Bolivia 2024. Leading the research for this edition has been a rewarding journey, offering the opportunity to engage with some of Bolivia’s most distinguished in-house lawyers. I have had the privilege of exploring their remarkable professional paths and gaining insights from their deep expertise and innovative approaches. This publication highlights their outstanding legal acumen, visionary leadership, and steadfast commitment to excellence—qualities that are helping to shape the future of both their organisations and the legal landscape in Bolivia.

In today’s fast-changing business environment, legal departments have taken on an increasingly strategic role in navigating complex challenges and driving organisational success. The Bolivian market is no exception, with general counsel and in-house legal teams stepping up as key players in shaping business strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation across industries. The collaboration between legal teams and other departments is now more essential than ever: “Legal decisions should align with the company’s strategic objectives, such as asset protection, reputation management, and long-term sustainability. Involving the legal team in decision-making is crucial to ensuring that the legal perspective is integrated into business strategies. A flexible and adaptable mindset is key for legal teams to respond swiftly to changes in the legal and business environment. Additionally, ongoing training of both the legal team and key employees on legal developments and their implications is crucial,” suggests Gonzalo Sebastián Muñiz Marton, legal specialist at Fonplata.

The GC Powerlist: Bolivia 2024 shines a spotlight on the most influential and forward-thinking in-house lawyers in the country. These professionals have not only demonstrated exceptional legal expertise but have also played a critical role in driving growth and resilience within their organisations. Whether it is adapting to regulatory shifts or guiding companies through economic uncertainty, the individuals featured in this Powerlist are recognised for their leadership under pressure and their ability to offer strategic value beyond traditional legal counsel. In a world increasingly defined by crises and disruptions, general counsel have become essential to risk management and organisational resilience. As Juan Pablo Zegada Arteaga notes, periods of instability can also be catalysts for positive change: “I believe that times of crisis do not necessarily create adverse conditions for companies. In fact, such moments prompt companies to rethink their strategies, either to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate the impact of the crisis. The legal department must work closely with senior management to support the necessary transformations, identifying potential risks arising from non-compliance, particularly in countries like Bolivia, where government control in regulated sectors is significant.”

This edition celebrates the achievements of Bolivia-based GCs who continue to push boundaries and set new benchmarks for excellence in the legal profession. We are proud to share their stories, perspectives, and the impactful contributions they make within their organisations and in the broader legal community.

Congratulations to all the in-house lawyers featured in this edition of the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Bolivia.

Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel

Name

Industries

Powerlist

Agustin Saavedra Zambrana

Alvaro Muñoz-Reyes Gonzales

Anne Paola McFarlane

Ariane Milenka Augsten Roldan

Beatriz Galindo

Bergman Balcázar Roca

Bruno Villegas Bacarreza

Carlos Covarrubias Paz

Carlos Montero

Carlos R. Soruco Deiters

Claudia Riveros Aguilar

Claudia P. Gutierrrez Roca

Cynthia Valencia Canedo

Daniel Pineda Calderón

Diego Arduz Ramos

Dilma Paola Justiniano Fuentes

Eduardo Alejandro Herrera Castillo

Emilene Peinado Luizaga

Fabiola Valenzuela Viera

Flavia Castedo Llanos

Francisco Erick Iriarte Segaline

Gardenia Cornejo

Genaro Antonio Laredo Garnica

Gerardo Arce

Gerardo Manzaneda Rojas

Gissel Cabrera Torrez

Gonzalo Sebastián Muñiz Marton

Guido Emilio Franco Cordero

Hugo Andrés Hinojosa Peláez

Ibling Iveth Chavarría Gutierrez

Ignacio Daniel Arce Jofre

Inés Lara Rojas

Javier Basta Ghetti

Javier Mauricio Baldivia Saavedra

Jorge Orias Vargas

Jorge Emilio Badani Veintemillas

José Gualberto Villarroel Román

José Luis Bejarano Frías

José Luis Cassab Ponce de León

Juan Carlos de la Via Pereira

Juan José Cuevas Simons

Juan Pablo Vargas Farell

Juan Pablo Zegada Arteaga

Juan Pablo Alvarez

Karem Roca Coca

Karina Pereira

Katherine Balderrama Umalla

Kelly Romina Torrico Mèrida

Leonardo J. Leigue Urenda

Luis Adolfo Ormachea Moncada

Luis Alejandro Gutiérrez Eklund

Luis Fernando Teran Rivera

Marcelo Cuéllar Solares

Marcelo Alarcón Caba

Marcelo Hassenteufel Loayza

Marcelo Terceros Pereyra

Marcia Bechara Plata

Maria Alejandra Mendez Hurtado

María Eliana Suárez y Suárez

María Eugenia Loayza Pereira

María Fernanda Peña

Maria Paola Gonzales Calderón

María René Suárez

María Susana Garcia Agreda Arce

Martha Criales

Mauricio Molina

Micaela Padilla Terrazas

Miguel Angel Ulloa Rosso

Milenka Alejandra Saavedra Muñoz

Mirtha Sofia Camacho Balcazar

Natalia Dalenz

Nataly Solíz Machuca

Nicolas Gutierrez Miserendino

Ninoska Melissa Troche Barrionuevo

Nora Andreina Claros Soria