Bolivia 2024
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Superintendente legal and cumplimiento | Sinchi Wayra
Abogado pleno | Itacamba Cemento
Ariane Augsten Roldán, graduated from the Private University of Santa Cru de la Sierra (UPSA), with a postgraduate degree in Corporate Law from the NUR University, and a Master’s in...
Gerente de asuntos corporativos y legales | Quantum Motors
Gerente legal and compliance | Grupo Linde (Praxair)
Director de Asuntos Jurídicos | Cámara de Industria, Comercio, Servicios y Turismo de Santa Cruz (CAINCO)
Asesor legal comercial y soporte concesionarios | Imcruz Comercial - Inchcape
Jefe de la unidad de asesoria legal | Universidad Católica Boliviana - Sede Santa Cruz
Jefe del centro de conciliación y arbitraje comercial | Cámara de Industria, Comercio, Servicios y Turismo de Santa Cruz (CAINCO)
Responsable asuntos corporativos | Grupo Mamut
Gerente legal | Entidad de Depósito de Valores de Bolivia (EDV)
Guido Emilio Franco Cordero is a highly regarded lawyer specialising in securities law, banking, commerce, and business organisation. With extensive academic qualifications, including master’s degrees and various certifications, he has...
Gerente de asuntos institucionales | Fexpocruz
Director legal | Huawei Technologies (Bolivia)
Gerente legal nacional | Embotelladoras Bolivianas Unidas
Gerente de Asuntos Legales | Cámara de Industria, Comercio y Servicios de Cochabamba - ICAM
Secretario general y director nacional legal | Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB)
Subgerente juridico | La Boliviana Ciacruz de Seguros y Reaseguros
Subgerente legal y de cumplimiento | Brinks Bolivia
Gerente nacional del area legal | Inmobiliaria Kantutani
Legal counsel and head of investment solutions | DDR Capital Partners
Asesora legal | Industria Metalúrgica Carlos Caballero
Jefe de asesoría legal y control interno | Bebidas Bolivianas BBO
National corporate manager of legal advice | Alianza Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
Senior counsel Bolivia and Argentina | Phoenix Tower International
Director de asuntos corporativos, etica e cumplimiento | Telecel
Gerente de legales | Cervecería Boliviana Nacional
Gerente jurídica | Cámara Nacional de Industrias (CNI) y Cámara Departamental de Industrias de La Paz (CADINPAZ)
Subgerente nacional legal de asuntos corporativos y operativos | Banco Unión
Head of legal Bolivia – legal integrated gas LNG West | Shell Bolivia Corporation, Sucursal Bolivia
Jefe legal y administrativo | Banco Ganadero
Bergman Balcazar Roca, a qualified lawyer with a degree in legal sciences from the Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, is currently completing the final module of the...
General manager and principal legal counsel | Gutierrez Energy & Oil - GEOIL
Claudia is a multilingual seasoned legal professional with a passion for navigating complex legal landscapes. Her expertise ranges across diverse sectors including oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, lithium, aeronautics...
Gerente ejecutiva de asuntos corporativos | Alicorp Bolivia
Cynthia Valencia Canedo is the executive manager of corporate affairs at Alicorp Bolivia, where she is responsible for the public affairs, legal, sustainable development, and communications departments. Previously, she served...
Directora de asuntos juridicos | Compañia Industrial Comercial Hermanos Vicente
Manager of legal affairs for the Eastern region | Banco Nacional de Bolivia
Superintendente legal y de cumplimiento (gerente legal) | Pan American Silver Bolivia
Director del departamento de asuntos jurídicos | Petrobras Bolivia
Jefe legal de contratos y consumo masivo | Alicorp Bolivia
Sub director de asuntos corporativos | VIVA Bolivia
Marcelo Hassenteufel Loayza is the deputy director of corporate affairs at Nuevatel PCS de Bolivia (“VIVA”), where he supervises the legal department. In his role, he leads the company’s strategies...
Asesora juridica nacional | La Boliviana Ciacruz de Seguros y Reaseguros
Gerente legal corporativo | Grupo Empresarial de Inversiones Nacional Vida
Gerente legal and compliance | Crediseguro
Rolando Imaña is the legal and compliance manager at Crediseguro, a Bolivian insurance company that is part of the Grupo Financiero Crédito, which operates under Credicorp with a presence in...
General counsel | Total Energies
Zoya Galarza is the general counsel and ethics officer at Total Energies EP Bolivia. She is a former Fulbright Scholar, holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from New York University...
Set against one of Europe’s most inspiring backdrops, the GC Summit Italy 2026 brought together senior in-house counsel and legal leaders for an afternoon defined by thoughtful discussion, strategic insight and meaningful connection. Designed as a space for reflection as much as exchange, the event offered general counsel a valuable opportunity to step away from daily pressures and engage with peers on the challenges and opportunities shaping modern legal functions.
Opening remarks set the tone for a programme centred on collaboration, shared experience and practical insight. The first panel, held in association with Advant Nctm, explored the role of the general counsel in the new era of tax governance. The discussion focused on the Cooperative Compliance regime and its impact on the relationship between taxpayers and authorities, highlighting how increased transparency is driving the need for stronger internal governance structures. Speakers emphasised the growing strategic responsibilities of in-house legal teams, particularly in relation to risk management, internal controls and cross-functional collaboration.
The second session, in association with LCA, examined the intersection of artificial intelligence, antitrust and corporate governance. Against the backdrop of the evolving European regulatory framework, including the AI Act, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, panellists discussed the necessity of integrated governance models that bring together legal, compliance, IT and business functions. The conversation also addressed the competitive implications of data and algorithm-driven decision-making, noting the potential for both innovation and regulatory scrutiny.
Following a delicious coffee break, the programme continued with a session hosted in association with Hogan Lovells, focusing on the finance of the future. This discussion explored developments such as dematerialisation, EU green bond standards and hybrid instruments, and their implications for in-house legal teams. Participants reflected on how these changes are reshaping required skill sets and internal processes, as well as the importance of adaptability in responding to a rapidly evolving financial and regulatory environment.
Attention then turned to sustainability in a session in association with Chiomenti, which addressed the implementation of the new EU regulatory framework on green claims. The discussion highlighted increasing compliance obligations and enforcement activity, alongside the growing risk of litigation linked to misleading environmental statements. Panellists explored how recent guidance and emerging case law are shaping expectations around transparency and accountability, underlining the importance of robust verification processes and clear communication strategies.
The final session of the day, held in association with DiliTrust, took the form of a fireside chat on the impact of artificial intelligence and contract lifecycle management on modern legal departments. The discussion explored how AI-powered solutions are transforming contract processes, improving efficiency and enabling more effective risk management. At the same time, it was noted that successful adoption requires organisational alignment and a shift towards more data-driven legal operations.
Once again, the GC Summit Italy 2026 successfully combined substantive legal analysis with practical insight, offering attendees the opportunity to exchange perspectives, deepen their understanding of key developments and build meaningful professional connections in a setting that balanced substance with inspiration.
