Preeminent in complex labour litigation, Moreno Baldivieso Estudio De Abogados represents clients before courts of different levels and jurisdictions, including before the Supreme Court. It stands out for its advice to an increasing number of foreign embassies. Practice co-head René Claure leads the team in La Paz and advises on internal investigations, collective bargaining, negotiated terminations and social security matters. Paul Aramayo co-leads the team from Santa Cruz, focusing his practice on labour litigation and defending clients in administrative, judicial and tribunal proceedings against unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims. Counsel Natalio Zegarra has extensive expertise in labour restructurings and is active in due diligence processes ensuring compliance with labour and social security regulations. Senior associate Noelia Sanjinés plays a key role in advising foreign embassies in Bolivia, while associate Lilian Rodríguez advises a growing list of non-governmental and non-profit organisations and national and foreign companies on the hiring, dismissal and evaluation of employees. Fernando Sánchez Peña and Juan Pablo Zegada are also senior associates to note.

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Key clients

  • SIKA
  • Embassy of the United States of America
  • United States Department of Justice
  • Embassy of Italy in Bolivia
  • Latin American Development Bank (CAF)
  • Embassy of Sweden in Bolivia
  • Industrias Venado
  • EVC - Entravision Communications Corporation
  • Yandex – Yango
  • Pan American Silver Bolivia

Work highlights

  • Provided legal counsel to SIKA in a case concerning the expatriation of foreigners, company incorporation in Bolivia, and the representation and administration of SIKA Bolivia.
  • Served as legal advisor to the US Embassy in Bolivia, providing expert guidance on labour and social security matters, including advice on the implementation of the Embassy's performance-based variable compensation system, adopted across multiple countries.
  • Provided comprehensive labour advisory services to the Swiss Embassy, with a primary focus on the closure of the Swiss Cooperation in Bolivia, involving the gradual dismissal of approximately 50 workers across diverse departments.

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René Claure, Paul Aramayo