Experience
Andrés Pardo, Associate at Moreno Baldivieso, stands out for his specialization in private law, excelling in advising companies, dispute resolution, and administrative law. His expertise lies in civil and commercial contracts, public procurement, government control, M&A, and Banking and Finance.
He has successfully participated in multiple conciliations and resolved disputes in areas such as civil, commercial, corporate, and labor law. His current focus is on arbitration, both at the domestic and international levels. Furthermore, his deep knowledge of M&A and Banking and Finance matters further strengthens his position as a versatile and comprehensive legal professional
Education
- The American International School of Bolivia. Bolivian, American and International Baccalaurate diplomas.
- Law Degree in Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”. Excellence Graduation in process.
Language
- Spanish
- English
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.
Administrative and Regulatory Law
Administrative and Regulatory Law
Practice areas
- Design of complex corporate, associative and representation structures to participate in regulated businesses and public contracts.
- Incorporation of companies and obtaining administrative licenses, permits and authorizations.
- Comprehensive assistance for tenders or contracts with public entities.
- Advice for the fulfillment of administrative and regulatory obligations.
- Claims in the administrative venue and preparation of administrative resources.
- Legal defense of sanctioning administrative processes.
- Accompaniment during processes of closure and conclusion of regulated activities.
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.
International Trade and Customs Law
International Trade and Customs Law
Practice areas
- Advice on transactions and businesses involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Drafting and review of contracts and international commercial documents.
- Legal assistance in asset import and export processes.
- Defense of processes and sanctions in customs matters.
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
Labor Law and Social Security
Labor Law and Social Security
Practice areas
- Registration upon the regulatory authorities.
- Hiring processes.
- Business reorganization.
- Human resources management.
- Immigration.
- Employment litigation.
Immigration Law
Immigration Law
Practice areas
- Administrative Law – Immigration Processes.
- Advice on transitory work visas and investment and business visas issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Bolivian Consulates abroad.
- Advice and management to obtain the appropriate immigration status in Bolivia according to the activity to be carried out by foreign personnel. Obtaining temporary stays for work and/or permanent stays issued by the General Directorate of Migration in Bolivia (DIGEMIG).
- Obtaining temporary stays through international agreements signed by Bolivia.
Environmental Law
Environmental Law
Practice areas
- Environmental legislation advice.
- Environmental education.
- Brokering procedures and permits before environmental authorities.
- Environmental impact studies.
- Environmental and industrial safety training.
- Environmental auditing and diagnosis.
- Industrial safety auditing and diagnosis.
- Environmental Management Systems
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Law
Practice areas
- Due diligence and technical auditing teams for the acquisition of real estate assets.
- Structural analysis for the viability of real estate projects in conjunction with other subdivisions within the firm, such as Corporate and Capital Markets.
- Legal counsel on the acquisition and demobilization of assets.
- Preparation and negotiation of construction contracts and construction management.
- Sale and lease.
- Real estate solutions for the implementation of infrastructure projects.