Ferrere represents a stellar client list, covering a range of sectors such as energy, pharmaceutical, retail, telecoms, automotive and agribusiness. The firm is well equipped to advise on a wide range of complex disputes, including both domestic and international arbitration, and domestic litigation. Leading the team is Diego Villarroel, who has a wealth of knowledge regarding commercial and investment arbitration as well as cases against Bolivia or Bolivian state-owned companies. At the associate level, Erick Vargas is actively involved in the team and advises on cases involving civil, commercial and labour law. Laura Baldomar is also active in matters. Bruno Cuellar left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘They are proactive and involved in the process, contributing ideas to handle cases.’
‘Technical expertise, always keeping us informed, excellent results. Diego Villarroel, Erick Vargas, and Laura Baldomar.’
‘Proven experience in investment arbitration, both in Bolivia and throughout the region, with lawyers who are directly involved in the practice of leading the defense of private companies.’
‘Extensive knowledge of constitutional matters applied to arbitration and local procedural matters.’
‘Prompt response, follow-up and personalised attention.’
‘Their main quality is their knowledge and experience. They detail, explain, illustrate, and clarify any topic for easy understanding.’
Key clients
- Glencore Finance (Bermuda)
- Empresa de Giros y Remesas de Dinero More Bolivia
- Cargill Bolivia
- Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz
- Polimix Bolivia Hormigón
- Distribuidora Cummins
- Ingenio Sucroalcoholero Aguaí
- Agritec
- Agri2agri
- Cruzimex Comercio Exterior y Distribución
- Exportrade
- Repsol
Work highlights
Represented Shell Bolivia in an ICC arbitration against the country's largest state-owned enterprise that resulted in an arbitration award favourable to the client.
Advises and represents Cargill in nearly 40 debt recovery processes, encompassing both executive and ordinary proceedings.
Advises Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz on a large number of extrajudicial and judicial credit portfolio collections.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Diego Villarroel