ISFIN teams up with Guevara & Gutierrez in Bolivia

ISFIN ties with Guevara & Gutiérrez to be a part of the emerging Bolivian markets

ISFIN has teamed up with Guevara & Gutiérrez, as its exclusive representative for Bolivia. Guevara & Gutiérrez is recognized as one of the leading law firm in Bolivia.

Prof. Laurent MARLIERE, CEO of ISFIN, says “Ever since 2005, especially after 2010, Bolivia had been in the minds of all economists and other stakeholders for its significant improvements in terms of economy.  From a stage of massive inflation of over 20,000% in the late 1980s, the country has flourished to achieve an estimated GDP growth rate of 6.5% in 2013, which is one of the best in the region. Bolivia is an agrarian country with more than 37,515 ha of land invested in this sector. In terms of produce, the country is the third largest producer of coca and a leading exporter of soya beans. Cotton, coffee and sugar cane are its other products of international trade. This is indeed a good indicator of successful potential investment opportunities in this region.

Furthermore, they continue to be one of the richest countries in South America with regards to natural resources. Their gas and hydro carbon production had risen to 7.5% and 9.8% respectively, earlier this year, making them the fourth largest producer of the latter. After the collapse of the tin industry in the 1980s, the country has given more concentration to lithium and has the largest known concentration of it across the world. All of this calls for good investment opportunities in Bolivia and our partner firm Guevara & Gutiérrez is the right intermediary for the same. They assist potential investors though their local dealings.” 

“The nationalization of oil and gas, growing agrarian base and other rich natural resources has brought Bolivia at the forefront to attract substantial foreign direct investments. The lawyers of Guevara & Gutiérrez, with their expertise in the field and understanding of the local regulations, can help to facilitate the flow of investments, especially from the Muslim world”, adds MARLIERE.

Guevara & Gutiérrez , Senior Partner Ramiro GUEVARA says “As a Bolivian law firm, we provide a full range of legal services including international business transactions, project finance, hydrocarbons, electricity, telecommunications, administrative and regulatory, litigation, labour, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international tax, securities, intellectual property, environmental, real estate, bankruptcy and financial restructuring. Also, assistance for financial restructuring, government contract matters, international public bidding procedures, international and domestic arbitration, as well as aviation law is also being given by us. We very much welcome you to use our innovative form of legal services.”

GUEVARA adds “The success of our firm is reflected in the work we did for our clients. Furthermore, we rely on a network of correspondents of the highest national and international levels. In addition, we are technically well equipped to foster quicker national or international communications and transfer sophisticated documents. Above all, our consistent growth in the market is the best indicator for our success and excellence”.

“Our cooperation with ISFIN is going to open new opportunities for us to welcome Islamic investments in Bolivia and advice Bolivian clients about Islamic markets.” adds GUEVARA.

ISFIN is the world’s leading platform for law firms specializing in Islamic Finance, investments from and to the Muslim world and the Halal industry. The alliance covers more than 65 jurisdictions around the world.
ISFIN’s membership is composed of the most innovative and highly regarded independent law firms, audit & accounting firms and real estate companies in their field.

Contact Information:

Laurent Marliere, CEO ISFIN
+(32) 475422149
LM@isfin.net
www.isfin.net

Ramiro GUEVARA, Senior Partner, Guevara & Gutiérrez
+(5912)2770808
rguevara@gg-lex.com
www.gg-lex.com