Sought out by international companies looking to operate in Bolivia, Ferrere is preeminent in the corporate market. The firm works to optimise costs for international payments, and provides strategic counsel to its growing client list. Leading the team, Diego Villarroel is well placed to advise both local and international clients on regulatory, corporate and contract matters, financing transactions and securities matters. At the senior associate level, Pablo Heredia focuses his practice on complex due diligence procedures, and has an in-depth knowledge of the agribusiness sector. Raised to the partnership in September 2025, Santiago Rodríguez is a private equity specialist and frequently advises start-ups on optimising their corporate structure; he also demonstrates proficiency in reorganisations, corporate governance and shareholder relationships. Promoted to counsel the same month, Jorge Palza has developed a niche specialisation in telecoms regulations, allowing him to advise household name companies in this sector on their operations in Bolivia. At associate level, seniors Natalia Villarroel and Diego Tamayo are the names to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Ferrere firm has a team of lawyers specialised in various areas, including tax, corporate, and labour law. This breadth of knowledge allows us to offer a comprehensive approach to efficiently address our team's needs. Furthermore, they are distinguished by their willingness and proactive attitude to resolve any questions or queries that may arise.'
- 'The law firm stands out for its professionalism, responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge. Based on our experience, the team is distinguished by its strategic approach and ability to anticipate potential risks, which has allowed us to make well-founded decisions in complex situations. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to adapt to our needs and offer clear and practical solutions, rather than generic or overly theoretical ones.'
Key clients
- 3M Adama Agimex AGUNSA Alicorp Amazon Axalta BASF Bolivia Cargill Ceva Animal Health Gretel Bolivia Corteva Agriscience Cruzimex Darnel Group DIRECTV Disney Cummins Distributor EDICOM Electronics XMS Bolivia Energizer Holding Facebook Fluence Fog of Chaos Frontier Digital Venture GE Healthcare Arcor Group Garden Group Couples Group - Tumpar Heca Group HH Global Cereal and Derivatives Industry of the East - INCER Ingener SA Bolivia Branch Ingenio Sucroalcoholero Aguaí Intelligent Networking LKM Bolivia Laboratory Landicorp LarrainVial Lartirigoyen Linseg LT Mainter Marriott Worldwide Microsoft More Money Transfer NEXIA Phoenix Tower International Plasticaucho Bolivia Porsche Procter & Gamble Animal Products – PRO ANI QBOX LATAM Remote Repsol Roku Bolivian German Flavors Samsung Schaeffler Schlumberger Surenco Sucursal Bolivia Siemens Healthineers Smart Fast Pay Fidalga Supermarket Tecnopro – Romis Tele Salud The Fini Company The Mare Group Transbolcruz – TB Cargo Uber Yartech Bolivia Zoframaq
Work highlights
Assisted Marriott International with its franchise-based businesses in Bolivia, which included conducting various due diligence processes and commercial analysis of local entities.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Diego Villarroel