Experience
Andres Moreno G. is partner at Moreno Baldivieso, where he leads the international arbitration, M&A and insurance practices. In the field of arbitration, he possesses extensive experience in affairs under ICSID, CCI, CIAC and CAINCO rules, which includes representing the interests of private investors in the single most important investment arbitration in Bolivian history (USD $1.5 billion). Currently, he serves as member of the International Court of Arbitation (ICC) seated in Paris..
In the scope of M&A and international transactions, he has acted as counsel in several of the most representative transactions executed in Bolivia, which include mining, insurance, banking, finance, telecommunications, construction and public contracts operations..
Andrés is highly regarded in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal and GAR 100.
Education
- Universidad Católica Boliviana 2000, La Paz, Bolivia, Law Degree.
- Harvard Law School 2002, “Postgraduate in Corporate Law”, Boston USA.
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) – Madrid, Spain “Masters in Corporate Legal Consultancy”.
- Oxford University, “Postgraduate in International Financial Law” 2006, Oxford, England.
Language
- Spanish
- English
RECOGNITION
Commercial/Corporate
Banking & Finance
Energía & Recursos Naturales
Dispute Resolution
Practice Areas
Corporate Law and M&A
Corporate Law and M&A
Practice areas
- Mergers and acquisitions.
- Due diligence processes.
- Constitution of subsidiaries and branches.
- Corporate reorganizations.
- Corporate governance.
- International transactions.
- Company dissolutions and liquidations.
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
Practice areas
- Local and international loan agreements with public and private entities.
- Sovereign loans.
- Syndicated loans.
- Financing of mergers and acquisitions operations.
- Project financing.
- Structuring of financial guarantees.
- Issuance and purchase/sale of securities.
Insurance and Reinsurance
Insurance and Reinsurance
Practice areas
- Incorporation of insurance companies, reinsurers, insurance brokers, and other market auxiliaries.
- Representation, registration and renewal of foreign reinsurer and reinsurance broker authorizations.
- Obtaining authorizations, licenses and registrations.
- Preparation of legal reports and opinions on the coverage of claims.
- Assistance in the preparation, review, adjustment and registration of insurance products, coverages and exclusions.
- Patronage and defense of insurance and reinsurance claims.
- Defense of regulated companies in the framework of inspections and disciplinary proceedings.
- Advice for the compliance with regulatory obligations.
Arbitration
Arbitration
Practice areas
- Investment arbitration.
- International commercial arbitration.
- Local (Bolivian) arbitration.
- Recognition and execution of foreign arbitration awards.
- Emergency arbitration.
Energy and Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resources
Practice areas
- Public contracts.
- Oil and natural gas projects
- Regulatory and environmental legislation
- Engineering, procurement and construction
- Non-traditional and renewable energy projects
TESTIMONIALS
"He is a very dynamic, knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who stands out for handling complex transactions."
"Andrés Moreno is a top-notch professional who is highly sophisticated and boasts extensive knowledge of the arbitration field."
"Andrés Moreno is a highly efficient and resolutive professional."
Andrés Moreno is a great leader and a highly skilled negotiator."
"He provides a quality service and a strong commercial vision."
"I have worked with many lawyers in Bolivia and, in my opinion, he is one of the best I have dealt with. He stands out for his practical and commercial knowledge of the area."
"Andrés Moreno is a trustworthy lawyer with a lot of experience, knowledge and local insights."
"He has a very good knowledge of the Bolivian market and the commercial implications of negotiating with state-owned companies."
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