Bolivia 2025 – GC Powerlist
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Bolivia 2025

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Alvaro Muñoz-Reyes Gonzales

Deputy legal manager – compliance coordinator | Grupo Minero Sinchi Wayra

Materials and mining

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Ariane Milenka Augsten Roldan 

Corporate Lawyer | Itacamba Cemento

Materials and mining

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Bruno Villegas Bacarreza

E&P lawyer | YPFB Andina

Energy and utilities

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Carlos Ugarte Johnson

Assistant general counsel  | Phoenix Tower International

Information technology

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Claudia García Paz

Legal and executive director  | Grupo Empresarial Nieme Inversiones

Insurance

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Claudia P. Gutiérrez Roca

Legal manager | Tigo Bolivia

Energy and utilities

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David Chavez Gonzales?

Legal counsel | Clínica Metropolitana de las Americas

Healthcare

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Diego Arduz Ramos

Legal manager | Seguros y reaseguros Credinform international

Insurance

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Eduardo Alejandro Herrera Castillo

Legal affairs director | Cámara de Industria, Comercio, Servicios y Turismo

Public sector

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Fabiola Valenzuela Viera

Head of the legal counsel unit | Universidad Catolica Boliviana - Sede Santa Cruz

Education

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Francisco Fermin Zenteno Santivañez

General counsel – associate legal & tax | Ruizmier Group

Industrials and Real State

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Gabriel Rolando Reyes Delgado

Legal affairs national manager | Pro Mujer IFD

Non - profit

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Gabriela Cronenbold      

 Legal manager Mexico+ cluster  | Japan Tobacco International ( JTI)

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Gerardo Manzaneda Rojas

Legal counsel | Plan Internacional

Non - profit

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Guido Emilio

Legal manager | Entidad de Depósito de Valores de Bolivia (EDV)

Financials

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Ignacio Arce Jofre

Manager of legal affairs for the Eastern region | Banco Nacional de Bolivia

Financials

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Inés Lara

Legal, HR and corporate affairs manager  | Nestlé Bolivia

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Jhessmy Camacho Zabala

General counsel | Importadora y Exportadora Monterrey

Industrials and Real State

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Joaquin Lang Arce

National legal manager | Industrias Luri

Industrials and Real State

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Jorge Badani Veintemillas

Legal director | Huawei Technologies (Bolivia)

Information technology

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José Luis Bejarano Frías

National legal manager | Embotelladoras Bolivianas Unidas (EMBOL)

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Jose Luis Cassab Ponce de Leon

Gerente de asuntos legales | Cámara de Industria, Comercio y Servicios de Cochabamba - ICAM

Public sector

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Juan José Cuevas Simons    

Legal and compliance manager | Pan American Silver Bolivia

Materials and mining

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Julio Anibal Mogro Vacaflor

Corporate lawyer | CAMSA INDUSTRIA Y COMERCIO

Industrials and Real State

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Katherine Balderrama Umalla

Legal counsel | La Boliviana Ciacruz de seguros y reaseguros

Insurance

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Leonardo J. Leigue Urenda

Legal department director | Petrobras Bolivia

Energy and utilities

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Lorena Hurtado Céspedes

Head of legal | Yanbal

Consumer products

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Luis Fernando Campos Campos

Executive director of the conciliation and arbitration centre | Cámara de Industria, Comercio y Servicios de Cochabamba-ICAM

Public sector

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Luis Fernando Terán Rivera

Head of legal | ALICORP BOLIVIA

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Marcelo Cuéllar Solares

Legal counsel | SOLUR

Industrials and Real State

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Marcelo Hassenteufel Loayza

Corporate affairs vice president | Nuevatel - VIVA

Telecommunication services

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Marcelo Terceros Pereyra

General counsel Bolivia | Repsol

Energy and utilities

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Maria René Suarez

Head of legal and investment solutions | DDR Capital Partners

Financials

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Mauricio Morales Romero

General counsel officer and LATAM counsel | EY

Commercial and professional services

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Milenka Alejandra Saavedra Muñoz

National legal affairs manager | Banco Solidario

Financials

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Nataly Cuéllar Hurtado

Legal counsel | UNITEL

Telecommunication services

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Nataly Soliz Machuca

General manager | BBO Bebidas Bolivianas

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Oscar Armando Olmos Medina

Legal manager -Argentina & Bolivia | Phoenix Tower International

Information technology

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Oscar Gomez Berthon

Corporate lawyer | COOPERATIVA RURAL DE ELECTRIFICACION

Energy and utilities

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Pablo Carrasco Arandia

Legal counsel | FINNING

Industrials and Real State

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Pablo Quiroga Mercado

Coordinator of legal affairs and labour relations | Nestlé Bolivia

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Rodrigo Rojo Jimenez

Corporate affairs and compliance director | Telecel S.A. (Tigo)

Telecommunication services

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Rodrigo Santiesteban Campero

CLO | Nuevatel - VIVA

Telecommunication services

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Rodrigo Valda Yanguas

Legal manager | Cervecería Boliviana Nacional

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Rolando Imaña Zegarra

Regulatory and legal manager | Crediseguro

Insurance

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Rosa María Suárez

Deputy legal counsel | Banco Ganadero

Financials

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Rosmery Guarachi Calle

Legal manager | Korban Holding Group

Financials

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Victor Brian Chavarrias Rojas

National deputy general counsel for corporate and operational affairs | Banco Unión

Financials

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Vladimir Alvarez Roa

Legal and regulatory manager | AXS BOLIVIA

Telecommunication services

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Ximena Riveros Campero

Gerente nacional legal | Sociedad Boliviana de cemento SOBOCE

Materials and mining

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Yamil Antonio Mobarec Gutiérrez

Legal counsel | Bisa Seguros y Reaseguros

Insurance

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Alvaro Gabriel

Legal counsel | Empresa Siderúrgica del Mutún 

Materials and mining

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Anne Paola McFarlane

Legal counsel | Farmacorp

Healthcare

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Beatriz Galindo Granado

Head of legal | Shell ( Bolivia)

Energy and utilities

Bergman Balcázar Roca

Head of legal | Banco Ganadero

Financials

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Claudia Riveros Aguilar

General counsel | NPM Minerales

Materials and mining

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Cynthia Valencia Canedo

Corporate affairs manager | ALICORP BOLIVIA

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Daniel Pineda Calderón

National legal manager | Astara Bolivia | Ovando

Consumer products

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Daniela Lucía Echazú

Compliance and fraud manager | Tigo Bolivia

Telecommunication services

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Dilma Paola Justiano Fuentes

Gerente legal y legal compliance manager | Grupo Linde (Praxair)

Industrials and Real State

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Gardenia Cornejo

Legal affairs director | Compañía industrial comercial hermanos Vicente

Consumer products

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Genaro Antonio Laredo Garnica

Head of corporate affairs and internationalisation | Grupo Mamut

Industrials and Real State

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Gissel Cabrera Torrez

Compliance officer | Banco Fortaleza

Financials

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Hugo Andres

Institutional affairs manager | Fexpocruz

Commercial and professional services

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Javier Basta Ghetti

Gerente legal | Pil Andina

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Javier Mauricio Baldivia Saavedra

Legal manager | Pil Andina

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Jorge Fernando Dajer

Head of legal | CIAGRO

Industrials and Real State

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Jorge Orias Vargas

Vicepresidente de asuntos juridicos | Banco Nacional de Bolivia

Financials

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Jose Gualberto Villarroel Roman

Legal counsel | Cobee

Energy and utilities

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Karem Roca Coca

Gerente general | Ferroviaria Oriental

Industrials and Real State

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Karina Correa Pereira

General counsel | FONPLATA Banco de Desenvolvimiento

Financials

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Luis Enrique Pizarro Arnez

Head of Legal | Laboratorios IFA

Healthcare

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Luis Fernando Alcocer

General manager | Cámara Boliviana de Electricidad - CBE

Public sector

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Marcelo Alarcon Caba

Legal manager | Banco de Crédito de Bolivia

Financials

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Marcia Bechara Plata

Legal advisor | Industria Metalurgica Ferrotodo

Materials and mining

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Maria Eugenia Loayza Pereira

Gerente nacional del area legal | Inmobiliaria Kantutani

Industrials and Real State

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Maria Fernanda Peña Soria

In-house lawyer | Unilever

Consumer products

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Maria Jose Martinez

Group general counsel | Grupo Mónica

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Maria Paola Gonzales Calderon

Legal counsel | La Boliviana Ciacruz de seguros y reaseguros

Insurance

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Maria Susana Garcia Agreda Arce

Gerente legal | Empacar

Materials and mining

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Martha Criales

Legal manager | YPFB Chaco

Energy and utilities

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Mauricio Molina

Legal advisor | Fortaleza

Financials

Micaela Padilla Terrazas

 Senior legal counsel | Pedidos Ya

Industrials and Real State

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Mirtha Sofia Camacho Balcazar

Legal counsel | Carlos Caballero

Industrials and Real State

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Ninoska Melissa Troche Barrionuevo

Head of legal | Compañía de alimentos

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Nora Andreina Claros Soria

Corporate national manager | Alianza Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros

Insurance

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Nyls Carmona

National legal counsel | Importadora y Exportadora Monterrey

Industrials and Real State

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Óscar Ballon

Legal counsel | Banco Bisa

Financials

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Patricia Barja Deuer

Legal counsel | Sociedad Controladora Mercantil Santa Cruz

Industrials and Real State

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Patricia Espinoza Torricos

Legal counsel | Bisa Seguros y Reaseguros

Insurance

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Raul Guillermo Almaraz Lobos

Legal manager | NIBOL

Industrials and Real State

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Roberto Alba

Legal counsel | Ingenio Subalcoholero Aguai

Industrials and Real State

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Rodrigo Levy

Head of legal | Mapaiso Urbanizaciones

Industrials and Real State

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Sergio Javier Jimenez Terrazas

Gerente legal corporativo | Toyosa

Industrials and Real State

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Sergio Rocha

Gerente de asuntos legales | Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz

Financials

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Sonia Beatriz Soruco Ruiz

General manager | Camara Nacional de industrias - CNI

Public sector

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Sonia Dips Salvatierra

Legal counsel superior | Nacional Seguros Vida y Salud

Insurance

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Veronica Schütt

Legal counsel corporativo | Imcruz - Inchcape

Industrials and Real State

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Wilver Flores

Legal counsel | ISA Bolivia

Energy and utilities

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Zoya Galarza

General Counsel | Total Energies EP Bolivie

Energy and utilities

It is a true privilege to have worked on and now present The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Bolivia, 2025: a reflection on the unique realities of a jurisdiction where political volatility, economic uncertainty, and regulatory shifts are part of the day-to-day context for in-house counsel. This research highlights how Bolivia’s legal leaders are not only navigating instability but also transforming it into an opportunity to build resilience and sustainable growth.

A recurring theme across our conversations with the leading in-house lawyers in the country was the urgent need for adaptability in a business environment marked by currency shortages, shifting political priorities, and regulatory uncertainty. “Currently, my country is experiencing a severe currency crisis, which also affects other sectors. As the legal function, I consider it essential to take an active role in company operations, not merely as a filter for risks”, explained Jhessmy Camacho, general counsel at Importadora y Exportadora Monterrey. Camacho’s reflection illustrates how in-house counsel in Bolivia are taking ownership of crisis management and ensuring operational continuity while protecting corporate assets and credibility in the market.

Other in-house legal leaders emphasised that proactive and preventive approaches are critical. As Claudia García Paz, legal and executive director at Grupo Empresarial Nieme Inversiones, described it: “During periods of instability or crisis, our main focus is on building a strong foundation of anticipation and adaptability. We continuously update and strengthen our legal risk matrices to ensure they remain flexible and responsive to changing economic, political and regulatory conditions”.

Beyond crisis response, general counsel in Bolivia are also embedding sustainability into the heart of their corporate strategies. Ariane Milenka Augsten Roldan, in-house counsel at Itacamba Cemento, observed: “We leave a positive legacy in our environment by controlling and mitigating our impact, caring for biodiversity, and working on innovative solutions in our country”.

At the same time, the human dimension of leadership, a growing trend across Latin American legal teams, is not being overlooked by Bolivian in-house professionals. David Chavez Gonzales, legal counsel at Clínica Metropolitana de las Américas, shared how inclusivity and resilience go hand in hand: “Our legal team prioritises inclusivity, including gender equity, and highly values a proactive attitude when selecting staff… This collaborative approach fosters a continuous learning environment, reinforcing the team’s commitment to holistic development and diversity.”

Looking ahead, Bolivia’s legal leaders were candid about the challenges still to come. Many cited political transitions, gaps in data protection and cybersecurity law, and the pressures of adapting to ESG and digital transformation. As Marcelo Hassenteufel Loayza, corporate affairs VP at Nuevatel – VIVA, warned: “The major legal challenges for businesses in Bolivia over the next five years are concentrated in three areas: political constitution and regulations, judicial and bureaucratic systems, and investment security.”

Taken together, these testimonies showcase a Bolivian in-house counsel landscape in which corporate lawyers are operating at the crossroads of law, business, and society. They are not only interpreters of regulation but also strategic partners, risk managers, and innovators ensuring that companies remain competitive and compliant while contributing to sustainable development.

On behalf of The Legal 500, I would like to congratulate all the exceptional professionals featured in this 2025 edition of the GC Powerlist: Bolivia. Their voices reflect the legal challenges of today’s Bolivia and offer a clear vision for how in-house legal leadership can shape resilience, governance, and responsible growth in the years ahead.

Carmen Godoy Martin, Lead Researcher: GC Powerlist Bolivia 2025

 

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GC Powerlist: Ireland 2025

On Tuesday 30th September, Legal 500 returned to Dublin to launch the GC Powerlist: Ireland 2025. In partnership with Matheson, it was an honour to welcome so many leading legal practitioners from across the country to celebrate in-house counsel.

The 2025 edition of the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Ireland recognises a stellar cohort of senior in-house counsel, highlighting the integral role that they play in today’s complex and fast-evolving legal environment. The Powerlist initiative reflects the vital, and often industry-shaping, work that in-house teams carry out on a daily basis.

Isabel Caine, Editor – Corporate Counsel, opened the evening, before handing over to Michael Jackson, Managing Partner at Mathesons, to present his final Legal 500 Powerlist: Ireland. As his time as Managing Partner draws to a close, Jackson reflected on how the in-house role has transformed over the course of his tenure. He celebrated the productive relationship between in-house and external counsel, one that remains essential as both adapt to an ever-changing legal landscape.

Miriam Nagle, Group General Counsel at AIB, then delivered the keynote address. She shared the series of events that led to her transition in-house, the steep learning curve she faced when stepping into a company as its first in-house counsel, and what legal teams should consider as they look to the future. Nagle delivered a compelling reminder that in-house teams must always stay one step ahead, whether that’s in relation to sector trends, AI or cyber challenges.

The evening concluded with networking and canapés, as attendees reconnected with friends and former colleagues and engaged in lively discussion, making for a vibrant and memorable celebration.