Moreno Baldivieso Estudio De Abogados acts as advisor to foreign embassies and international organisations on compliance with Bolivia’s labour regulations. With decades of experience in the field, the practice is well equipped to manage complex employment disputes, and provides clients with strategic advice. René Claure leads the team in La Paz, with a successful track record in negotiating terminations, internal investigations and advising on compliance. Practice co-head Paul Aramayo leads the team in Santa Cruz, and is an expert in matters related to disciplinary procedures, and in representing clients in cases of whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and discrimination. Natalio Zegarra is counsel at the firm, specialising in labour law and social security. At the senior associate level, Noelia Sanjinés provides employment advice to embassies in Bolivia, while Lilian Rodríguez assists companies during the hire, negotiation, dismissal and evaluation of personnel.
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Key clients

  • Embassy of the United States of America
  • Cervecería Boliviana Nacional (AB Inveb)
  • Latin American Development Bank (CAF)
  • Delegation of the European Union in Bolivia - EEAS
  • Korean Embassy in La Paz
  • Banco Do Brasil
  • Club Bolívar
  • Colombina
  • Industrias de Aceite
  • ENERFLEX

Work highlights

Managing the legal transfer of Club Bolívar’s workforce to newly formed entities Bolívar 1925 and Kudret Desarrolladora Inmobiliaria.
Advising on Enerflex’s acquisition of Exterran, ensuring a seamless employment transition in Bolivia.  
Defending Banco in over 20 labour litigations amid its liquidation, securing early resolutions through strategic conciliation.

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Leading partners

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

Paul Aramayo

Leading associates

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

Practice head

Rene Claure; Paul Aramayo