The multifaceted labour practice at PPO Indacochea has specialist expertise in areas including expat immigration, payroll, HR management, workforce reductions, salary adjustments and restructurings, as well as maintaining its own investigation unit that handles harassment claims. The team advises on compliance with labour legislation, assists with labour inspections and audits, as well as drafting policies, codes and employment manuals; it also represents national and multinational companies in collective bargaining processes, administrative proceedings and labour litigation. Alejandro Pemintel is an experienced negotiator who advises clients on interactions with trade unions and providing representation in judicial litigation and constitutional proceedings. Andere Indacochea is an expert in employment and social security legislation who advises on labour restructurings, dismissals and trade union matters; she also has an impressive track record in both individual and collective disputes, handling labour claims, conciliations and litigation. Practice director Rodrigo Montellano excels in the prevention and resolution of individual and collective labour disputes related to dismissals, collective bargaining and workplace harassment; while fellow director Fernando Escobar has experience before the Supreme Court of Justice and the Constitutional Tribunal and focuses his practice on appeals and last instance remedies. At senior associate level, Meliza Aliaga has expertise in labour restructuring processes; Jeannine Lozada focuses on compliance with social and labour regulations and additionally advises on wage cuts, job eliminations or alterations and employer replacements; Luis Enrique Pérez specialises in labour processes initiated by former employees, contractors and unionised workers; and Luz Marina Iriarte is active in labour termination and reorganisation processes. Intermediate Jorge Nazrala is also noted.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their teamwork in tackling a topic, presenting the guidelines to follow, and their pursuit of results.’

  • ‘Knowledge, willingness and kindness.’

  • 'Their responsiveness and prompt attention to our needs are truly outstanding. Alejandro Pemintel and Rodrigo Montellano consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct when providing us with legal advice.'

Key clients

  • Nestlé Bolivia
  • Minera San Cristóbal
  • Unilever Andina Bolivia
  • AXS Bolivia
  • Fopeca Sucursal Bolivia
  • Vidrio Lux (Owen Illinois)
  • Avícola Rolon
  • Granja Avícola Integral Sofía
  • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
  • Tecnofarma

Work highlights

Advising FOPECA in a collective labour lawsuit initiated by more than 100 former employees.
Advising and supporting Astara Ovando in the planning and execution of a restructuring process which consisted of the dismissal of 60 employees.
Advising and supporting a client in all labour and social security matters, including labour union matters, social security coverage and efficiency of social labour costs.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Rodrigo Montellano

Leading associates

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

Meliza Aliaga
Luz Marina Iriarte
Luis Enrique Pérez

Practice head

Alejandro Pemintel; Rodrigo Montellano