Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez is renowned for its dispute resolution practice, and represents an impressive range of clients active across a range of sectors, from healthcare to construction. The team demonstrates expertise in matters related to criminal proceedings, commercial litigation and mediation. Rodrigo Rivera heads the team, with experience in complex and high-profile arbitration, as well as antitrust and competition law. Founding partner Primitivo Gutiérrez is an expert in alternative dispute resolution, as well as advising on contractual matters and litigation. Ana Lora specialises in disputes involving real estate, agribusiness and forestry law. Belén Montes advises on matters involving judicial review appeals and constitutional proceedings.

The litigation and arbitration practice at Moreno Baldivieso Estudio De Abogados acts in complex disputes, both national and international. The firm continues to add to its impressive client list, working with companies in the insurance, healthcare, mining and construction sectors. The team benefits from the experience of Delfor Zapata, who handles litigation involving labour, tax and administrative law. Andrés Moreno specialises in international arbitration, and has in-depth knowledge of investment arbitration. Daniel Arredondo provides knowledge of arbitration in the mining and banking sectors, while René Claure focuses on commercial and investment disputes. Pamela Muñoz is a name to note at the associate level.

PPO Indacochea acts for a stellar client list drawn from a rull 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; she has particuarly 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 Sanchez plays a key role in civil litigation and commercial arbitration, particularly in the IP and data protection areas. Sebastián Alba, Cecilia Jordan, Emiliano Hernández and Leonardo Reyes are also active members of the team.

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.

Lima & Asociados advises on complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution, with particular expertise in white-collar criminal law and complex commercial disputes. There is a wealth of knowledge within the team, covering mediation and negotiation, bankruptcy procedures and administrative law, among other areas. Experienced in complex litigation and arbitration, Juan José Lima leads the team in La Paz alongside Pablo Marín, who specialises in litigation and conflicts in the field of registration law. Daniel Galdo co-heads the team in Santa Cruz, and advises clients in the energy and natural resources sector.

The team at Wayar & Von Borries Abogados S.C. is experienced in handling complex disputes, particularly those related to banking and finance, insurance, oil and gas, mining, construction and natural resources. The firm possesses extensive experience in both national and international arbitration. Bernardo Wayar Caballero leads the team, and currently serves as President of the Bolivian Arbitration Association. Bernardo Wayar Ocampo is an active member of the team, with a strong knowledge of commercial and investment arbitration. The Santa Cruz office is led by Iver von Borries, who is particularly skilled at advising on disputes related to construction, oil and gas, and energy. At the associate level, Najwa Nemtala, Nicolás Wayar and Cinthya Villarroel are active in the practice.

Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil – (BAQSN) has a knowledgeable dispute resolution team, with experience in arbitration and conciliation. Advising on complex matters related to contracts, compliance and debt recovery, the firm represents a number of major banks within Bolivia as part of its client list. Ariel Morales heads the litigation and arbitration practice in La Paz, with expertise in civil, commercial and labour disputes, as well as bankruptcy procedures. Santiago Nishizawa acts as an arbitrator in the Centre of Arbitration and Conciliation of the National Chamber of Commerce, while Gonzalo Prudencio advises on litigation.

Sanjines & Asociados Abogados provide services in alternative dispute resolution and litigation to their varied list of clients. The practice has a successful track record in a wide range of matters, such as criminal proceedings, contractual disputes and contentious-administrative lawsuits. Experienced arbitrator and litigator Rodolfo Raúl Sanjinés Elizagoyen leads the team, along with Paola Justiniano Arias, who specialises in labour and corporate conflicts. Raul Paniagua Gil is also very active in matters and was promoted to partner in 2024.

The dispute resolution team at Serrate Paz y Asociados is highly regarded for its litigation work, especially in the fields of agribusiness, real estate and finance. The firm has a successful track record in partner exclusion claims, post-M&A conflicts and inheritance disputes, as well as disputes over public contracts and licenses. Experienced arbitrator José Mario Serrate Paz Ramajo leads the team, alongside María Lía Serrate Paz Ramajo, who specialises in administrative litigation and commercial arbitration. At the senior associate level, José Miguel Paredes Sánchez is particularly active in matters related to commercial arbitration.

Becerra de la Roca Donoso & Asociados S.R.L. is well equipped to act in conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and administrative and civil litigation. The practice has also developed a prowess for advising clients on matters with the Bolivian government, drawing on the firm's strong regulatory expertise. Mauricio Becerra de la Roca Donoso is an arbitrator at both the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the National Chamber of Commerce, providing him with a wealth of experience to advise clients on commercial arbitration matters. Manfred Arauz Olavarria is also very active in the field, specialising in arbitration, and administrative and judicial litigation.

The dispute resolution team practice at Gumucio & Abogados continues to grow, advising its clients on civil and criminal litigation, as well as constitutional and agro-environmental processes. The firm represents clients across a wide range of sectors, such as automotive, retail, and oil and gas. Practice co-head Daniel Gumucio specialises in complex civil litigation and labour disputes. Also leading the team is Ximena Gumucio, who has experience in administrative, judicial and constitutional litigation. In 2025, the firm welcomed Bruno Fernando Cuéllar as a new partner, who was previously a senior associate at Ferrere. He brings expertise in complex negotiation, mediation and conciliation processes, and a particular strength for recovering overdue debt.

Ontier’s dispute resolution team is experienced in complex litigation and arbitration across a wide range of industries, such as insurance, construction, and oil and gas. The firm advises on labour and regulatory disputes, and has represented its clients in criminal proceedings. Senior associate José María Caballero Alcocer leads the team, with extensive knowledge of complex administrative litigation and appeals. Practice co-head Mauricio Saldaña is experienced in high-stakes commercial, administrative and investment disputes.

Debt recovery is one of the focus areas of the dispute resolution team at Urenda Abogados Sociedad Civil. The group is experienced in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, as well as commercial and civil litigation. Managing director Juan Carlos Urenda is an experienced arbitrator, while Vitalio Quiroga specialises in litigation. Senior associate Victoria Elizabeth Urquieta is also a key member of the team.

C.R. & F. Rojas – Abogados excels at handling corporate disputes, due to the firm’s strong corporate and litigation expertise. It also demonstrates proficiency in alternative dispute resolution in the commercial and investment sectors, advising on negotiations, mediations and arbitrations. Practice head Manfredo Kempff has experience in cases before civil and commercial courts, and specialises in payment claims, breaches of contract and tort liability. Associate Sergio Verduguez is also a key member of the team.

The dispute resolution team at Criales & Urcullo has extensive experience in regulatory law and has developed a niche for advising on matters related to securities. The firm benefits from the input of José Antonio Criales, who has in-depth knowledge of negotiations, due diligence and investment arbitration. Mario Ballivián co-heads the team and is skilled in matters relating to corporate issues and contractual disputes, in both the private and public sectors.

The dispute resolution practice at Würth Bedoya Costa Du Rels Abogados specialises in constitutional actions, particularly for the protection of rights. It also demonstrates in-depth knowledge of civil, commercial and criminal litigation, and recovery of confiscated assets. Fabio Joffre leads the team, focusing his practice on contentious processes such as contract fulfilment and debt execution.