PPO Indacochea acts for a stellar client list drawn from a full range of sectors (from banking to telecoms to manufacturing) on matters ranging from commercial disputes and antitrust cases to judicial debt collection and probate litigation; out-of-court settlements are another of the team’s strengths. The firm’s arbitration team also enjoys a high success rate in commercial and investment arbitration, including in cross-border disputes. Lindsay Sykes heads both the compliance and international arbitration teams, with extensive experience in cross-border dispute resolution. Alejandro Pemintel co-heads the litigation department and his successful disputes practice also encompasses mediation, negotiation and prejudicial reconciliation. At senior associate level, Luz Marina Iriarte is an expert in labour and civil litigation, including individual and collective bargaining processes, labour reorganisations and social security matters; while Marcelo Longaric represents clients in civil, commercial and administrative litigation and has experience in conciliation and arbitration proceedings. Fernando Escobar heads the firm’s appeals and last instance remedies work, representing clients before the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Tribunal. From the associate bench: Juan Pablo Sánchez plays a key role in civil litigation and commercial arbitration, particularly in the IP and data protection areas. Sebastian Alba, Andrea Lizarraga, Emiliano Hernández and Leonardo Reyes are also active members of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is always up to date with legal and regulatory developments and keeps us informed of developments that could affect the different areas of our business, generating specific action plans where necessary.'

  • ‘Good service. It has a good professional and administrative support team. Quickly responds to client concerns and needs.'

  • ‘The firm has a diverse team, with a variety of specialties across many areas. ’
  • ‘Marcelo Longaric is a good team leader. ’
  • ‘Good service from Luz Marina Iriarte in the litigation area.'

  • 'Luz Marina Iriarte - we'd highlight the level of detail and monitoring of the processes.'

Key clients

  • Rohlig Transporte y Logística
  • Acciona
  • Industrias Alimenticias Fagal
  • Nestlé
  • Makiber
  • Agroforte
  • Solunion
  • Technofilms
  • Importadora Campero
  • Maersk Bolivia Transporte Marítimo

Work highlights

Advised BBVA on an arbitration against the Plurinational State of Bolivia concerning a Bolivia-Spain bilateral investment treaty, a proceeding that was administered by the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Advised New Pacific Metals (NPM) on risks associated with possible investment expropriation as it continues to develop and structure its investments in Bolivia.
Advised COPASA on a multimillion-dollar construction arbitration initiated by the Portuguese company TERMESA before the National Chamber of Commerce's Arbitration Centre in Bolivia.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Lindsay Sykes

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Fernando Escobar

Practice head

Lindsay Sykes; Alejandro Pemintel