Offering advice across the full spectrum of regulatory, corporate and financing matters, Indacochea & Asociados acts for a diverse list of local and multinational oil, gas and lithium companies. Oil and gas expert Mariana Pereira leads the team, strengthening the firm’s offering in the hydrocarbons sector. Practice co-head Ana Carola Muñoz has a successful track record advising on the regulatory aspects of lithium projects. Leonardo Azurduy is also an active member of the team. At the senior associate level, Maria Laura Paz focuses on the oil and gas sector, assisting clients with participation in public bids. Sebastian Alba’s regulatory expertise sees him advise on operating licenses, environmental data sheets and sanitary authorisations, and Juan Pablo Sánchez advises national and international companies on dispute resolution processes and other matters. Maria Jose Martinez left the firm in July 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Speed, solidity, empathy with the client.'

  • ‘Mariana Pereira Nava: efficient lawyer in her services, providing clear, precise and timely information to legal queries.'

  • ‘Very good client orientation.'

  • ‘Technology, applying tools for the dissemination of communications of interest.'

Key clients

  • EIG Management
  • Pan American Energy (PAE) Oil & Gas Bolivia
  • Baker Hughes Bolivia
  • Pampa Energía Bolivia
  • Contreras Hermanos
  • BHP Billinton Boliviana de Petroleo
  • Petroproducts
  • Transportadora de Gas del Sur – TGS
  • Montealegre
  • Refineria del Norte – Refinor
  • SPIECAPAG
  • Interconexión Eléctrica ISA Bolivia
  • Industrias Quantum Motors

Work highlights

  • Advised EIG Management on a multi-jurisdictional transaction involving the selling of GasTransBoliviano and YPFB Transporte shares.
  • Advised hydrocarbon companies managing all administrative processes related to bidding and contracting with YPFB.
  • Advised international companies on projects related to lithium in Bolivia.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mariana Pereira, Ana Carola Muñoz