Energy and natural resources

Moreno Baldivieso Estudio De Abogados

Client Satisfaction

Moreno Baldivieso Estudio De Abogados remains at the forefront of the energy and natural resources sectors, regularly advising on high-level lithium projects in Bolivia. The team has continued to add to its stellar client list, which spans the oil and gas, mining and energy sectors, with the addition of new clients such as New Pacific Metals and Gunvor International. Four partners jointly lead the team: Ramiro Moreno is a leading figure in the hydrocarbons space, advising on regulation and legislation; Andrés Moreno has extensive experience in transactions related to the natural resources sector; Daniel Arredondo specialises in mining law, focusing his practice on foreign investment in the area; and Luis Moreno regularly plays a lead role in oil and gas matters. At the senior associate level, José María Navarro combines his specialism in natural resources with an established arbitration practice. Santiago Gantier and Fernando Landa are also active members of the team, and André Tejerina heads the firm’s environmental department.

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Key clients

New Pacific Metals
Halliburton Latin America
Enerflex Ltd.
Tectoniq Metals Inc
Pan American Silver Corp
SAF Growth Opportunities LP
Lilac Solution
Tradener
Siemens Energy
Gunvor International

Work highlights

Represented Lilac Solutions in structuring a lithium extraction pilot programme in Bolivia and, following its success, in the submission of a joint venture proposal to Bolivia's state lithium corporation in 2023, with ongoing negotiations.
Acting as the exclusive legal counsel for Siemens regarding oil and gas matters in Bolivia, overseeing operations through two local subsidiaries, including negotiating and drafting agreements with YPFB and Cooperativa Rural de Electrificacion (CRE).
Acting as counsel to New Pacific Mining on a continuous basis, advising on various mining legal matters in Bolivia, including contractual obligations, interactions with mining authorities, and other matters.

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