Representing clients before courts, administrative boards and tribunals, Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez has a successful track record in labour litigation. The team acts for both local and foreign employers in collective bargaining and before labour courts and government agencies. It is also well positioned to provide day-to-day advice on labour matters, from workplace policies and training to health and safety matters and employment benefits. As well as multinational companies, the firm counts a number of foreign embassies among its clients. The firm also has a dedicated business immigration team, which acts for a diverse clientele of executives, employees, investors and entrepreneurs. Primitivo Gutiérrez leads the team and excels in the resolution of labour disputes; he advises on union-related conflicts, negotiations of collective agreements and labour arbitration. Practice co-head Jaime Lora specialises in collective bargaining agreements, with particular experience in labour terminations and migration matters. At the senior associate level, Luis Gutiérrez advises a diverse list of multinational companies on corporate labour matters and compliance. Vannia Busch is active in the drafting of contracts and internal policies and regulations, while Ana Lora focuses her practice on labour litigation. Associates Bruno Lora and Diego Eduardo Gutiérrez are also active members of the team.

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.

PPO Abogados has several specialist areas of expertise within the labour field, including expat immigration matters, payroll and HR management, and its own investigation unit that handles harassment claims. The team guides clients through labour inspections, as well as all stages of labour litigation. Practice head Alejandro Pemintel is an experienced negotiator, advising clients on interactions with trade unions and providing representation in judicial litigation and constitutional proceedings. He leads the team alongside Rodrigo Montellano, who was promoted to director of the labour team in July 2023, and excels in the prevention and resolution of individual and collective labour disputes related to dismissals, collective bargaining and workplace harassment. Also promoted to director in 2023, Fernando Escobar has experience before the Supreme Court of Justice and the Constitutional Tribunal, focusing his practice on appeals and last instance remedies. Senior associate Meliza Aliaga demonstrates expertise in labour restructuring processes, on both a national and international level. Senior associate Luis Enrique Pérez brings public sector experience to the team, specialising in labour processes initiated by former employees, contractors and unionised workers, while Luz Marina Iriarte is active in labour termination and reorganisation processes.

Strong regulatory expertise sets Gumucio & Abogados apart, and the labour team focuses on providing clients with day-to-day preventative advice and assisting with the drafting of labour policy. The firm drafts labour agreements, participates in audits and advises on dismissals and salary restructuring. The team is regularly engaged in union matters, including defence against union claims and arbitration within the labour space. Social security is another area of expertise, and the team’s practice covers advice on illness, disability and death. As well as representation before courts at all levels, the firm also represents clients before insurance entities. Practice co-head Daniel Gumucio has a strong track record in labour litigation and offers specialist advice on union conflicts, salary restructuring and dismissals. He leads the team alongside Karina Jordán, who excels in the resolution of social conflicts and also strengthens the firm’s litigation offering in the labour field.

Workforce reductions, salary adjustments and restructurings are among the focus areas for the labour department at Indacochea & Asociados. The team advises its growing list of clients on compliance with labour legislation, regularly conducting labour audits and drafting policies, codes and employment manuals. It represents national and multinational companies in collective bargaining processes, administrative proceedings and labour litigation. Practice head Andere Indacochea is an expert in employment and social security legislation, advising clients on labour restructurings, dismissals and trade union matters. She also has a successful track record in both individual and collective disputes, handling labour claims, conciliations and litigation. With a roster of national and international clients, senior associate Jeannine Lozada focuses her practice on compliance with social and labour regulations, regularly assisting in due diligence processes. Also a skilled negotiator, Lozada advises on wage cuts, job eliminations or alterations and employer replacements.

Two main areas of focus form the core of Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa Sociedad Civil – (BAQSN)‘s labour practice: the team advises on compliance with labour obligations and regulations, and represents clients in both administrative and judicial conflicts. The group is regularly involved in the drafting of labour contracts and agreements, and internal labour regulations. Labour terminations and disputes with the Ministry of Labour are other areas of expertise. Carolina Aguirre leads the team alongside Mauricio Torrico, who advises both domestic and foreign clients on tax and human resources planning and business reorganisations. Gonzalo Prudencio brings both public sector and in-house experience to the team. As head of the firm’s litigation and arbitration practice, Ariel Morales also plays an active role in labour matters.

Ferrere’s labour department continues to add to its portfolio of domestic and foreign companies, advising on all aspects of labour and social security law. The team provides specialist advice on expat immigration matters, business reorganisation, collective bargaining and the drafting of labour policies. It represents clients in labour litigation, including constitutional litigation and union disputes, at all stages and courts. Senior associate Pablo Heredia leads the team, specialising in administrative restructurings, terminations, and individual and collective negotiations. He is supported by a strong group of senior associates: Bruno Cuellar represents both national and multinational clients in disputes before judicial courts and the Ministry of Labour; Erick Vargas plays an active role in restructuring processes and dismissals; and Daniel Antequera focuses his practice on the mitigation of labour contingencies through negotiation.

A balanced employee and employer practice characterises the labour department at Reinicke Ostria - Estudio de Abogados S.R.L. The team has a successful track record defending the labour rights and social benefits of employees before the Ministry of Labour and the Plurinational Constitutional Court. It also advises companies on personnel reorganisation, internal regulations and employment contracts. Practice head Enrique Reinicke Ostria is an expert in labour reinstatement and the recognition of labour rights, including disability and retirement, while also maintaining an employer-focused practice, advising on union disaffirmations and staff reductions. Associate Cristina Mayra Orellana Galileo is involved in trade union negotiations and court proceedings.

Cases involving executive employees and mass claims by employee groups are core areas of focus for the labour team at Serrate Paz y Asociados. Negotiation is one of the group’s particular strengths, and the team is regularly involved in union discussions and the restructuring of personnel. Carola Constanza Serrate Tarabillo leads the practice and provides clients with expert guidance through restructurings and dissolutions, as well as mass dismissals. She also represents companies from various sectors in labour litigation before the Ministry of Labour and judicial courts, and excels in negotiations with unions on behalf of large corporations.

Würth Bedoya Costa Du Rels Abogados is regularly called upon by clients for defence against claims for social benefits, administrative reinstatement and breaches of social security law. The team also has a strong track record in cases against government actions. It has expertise in union disputes, with an emphasis on negotiation and mediation, as well as litigation experience. Practice head Karla Würth brings experience working on high-profile projects in Bolivia and extensive negotiation skills, including with government entities, to the team. Carla Saracho represents clients in labour and administrative proceedings and conciliation processes and is adept at negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Led by Manfredo Kempff, C.R. & F. Rojas – Abogados‘ labour team consists of experts in both individual and collective labour matters. The firm has a strong background in non-contentious labour negotiations, navigating matters from disciplinary investigations, terminations and layoffs, restructurings and harassment cases. Antonio Sanjinés specialises in labour and social security matters and also represents clients both in and out of court in labour disputes. Associate Sergio Verduguez strengthens the firm’s litigation offering and is an active member of the labour practice.

Working in tandem with the firm’s tax and corporate teams, Villegas Aldazosa & Asociados Soc. Civ.‘s labour and employment practice advises clients on their domestic and international operations. The group specialises in the negotiation and drafting of labour agreements and performing due diligence processes. The team also regularly represents clients in labour disputes and its expertise spans restructurings, mass dismissals and union matters. Gabriel Villegas Aldazosa leads the team, advising on labour and employment law across a range of sectors, from the services to the construction, real estate, and food and drink industries. Senior associate Maria Nydia Gantier advises a roster of both national and international clients.