Bio

Vladimir Alvarez Roa is a lawyer by profession, specialising in Administrative Law, Economic and Sectoral Regulation, Telecommunications, and Commercial Arbitration. He has over 20 years of experience in the legal profession and in the telecommunications sector. He currently serves as Legal and Regulatory Manager of AXS BOLIVIA S.A. and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. He is also a Director of the National Chamber of Commerce of Bolivia and President of its Arbitration and Conciliation Commission.

How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

Through monitoring and managing regulations that deregulate tariffs and excessive telecommunications requirements, we adapt contracts to mitigate foreign exchange risks and secure investments. Our legal strategy aligns with our commercial strategy through proactive compliance reviews, supplier diversification, and force majeure clauses in agreements, ensuring operational continuity and financial stability. This strengthens resilience, enabling service expansion despite volatility.

What are the main cases or transactions that you have been involved in recently?

I recently led several commercial transactions for the purchase of foreign currency with other commercial and industrial entities, focusing on meeting our obligations with international suppliers and promoting the renegotiation of agreements based on our country’s economic situation. I also participated in negotiations with government authorities to facilitate a regulatory update in the telecommunications sector.

What role does the legal department play in promoting and ensuring corporate social responsibility in your organisation?

The legal department promotes CSR by integrating ethical standards into contracts, ensuring compliance with environmental and labor laws, and auditing suppliers for social equity. We guarantee transparency in sustainable investments, such as connectivity projects in public schools, aligned with legal security regulations, fostering a positive impact on communities affected by the crisis.