Wayar & Von Borries Abogados S.C.‘s dispute resolution team advises on the full range of contentious matters, including construction, financial and insurance disputes. The team’s diverse roster of clients spans the mining, oil and gas, IT and natural resources sectors. Practice head Bernardo Wayar Caballero is president of the Bolivian Arbitration Society. He leads the team alongside Bernardo Wayar Ocampo, who takes a lead role in international arbitration and litigation. Iver von Borries heads the Santa Cruz office and is regularly sought out by clients for representation in commercial arbitration. Javier Romero Mendizábal is an expert in administrative and administrative contract law, and Fernando Lemaître has niche expertise in the health technology and security services sectors. At the associate level, Cinthya Villarroel, Alexander Roizman and Najwa Nemtala are names to note.
Testimonials
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- 'Very well coordinated and directed team, in such a way that it perfectly meets the needs of each case.'
- 'Perfect technical training, accessibility and friendliness of treatment.'
Key clients
- Shell Bolivia Corporation
- AGFA Gevaert
Work highlights
- Defended Shell Bolivia against a limited liability company in a constitutional proceeding over a construction agreement and fraud allegations.
- Defended China International Water & Electric Company in a legal challenge against disqualification from a highway construction bid by ABC.