Prominent in the financial regulation space, Ferrere provides regulatory advice to financial entities, broker dealers, investment funds, insurers, reinsurers and credit rating agencies. The firm’s banking and finance team has carved out a niche specialism within the sector advising clients on their interactions with the Bolivian government. Drawing on its global expertise, with offices located across Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, the team advises its international client base on the structuring of financial instruments and the securing of guarantees in Bolivia. Diego Villarroel leads the group, specialising in project finance, banking regulation and capital markets. José Rivero acts for banking and fintech companies, and he boasts experience advising foreign reinsurers on registration and license renewal in Bolivia. Joining the team from the firm’s Uruguay office in June 2023, Santiago Rodríguez plays an active role in key transactions.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘The best quality of the Ferrere team is the follow-up and advice on the best way to proceed. The team is proactive, anticipating all the possible consequences that come with a decision.'

  • ‘The firm was very responsive and provided articulate answers to complicated jurisdictional questions.’

  • ‘Diego Villarroel, Santiago Rodriguez and Jose Rivero were both thoughtful and responsive.’

  • ‘They are always available, their responses are adjusted in quality, response time, clarity and length. Billing is clear and reasonable.'

  • ‘Diego Villaroel is aware of and follows up on the issues that the company consults on (even when they are handled by other professionals).'

  • ‘An excellent service.'

  • ‘We have found security for our business in Bolivia through the Ferrere firm, they are available when we need them and always willing to look for the best alternative.'

  • ‘In general, the entire team has a quick understanding of the requests.'

Clients clés

  • Commerzbank
  • Banco Ganadero
  • Giros More
  • Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappijvoor Ontwikkelingslanden
  • Cargill Financial Services International
  • New Development Bank
  • Macquire
  • Howden Corredores de Reaseguro
  • Eureka Reinsurers
  • Zurich Re

Points forts

  • Provided legal advisory services to Cargill Americas on twenty-three transactions, all of which related to loan arrangements, and had a cumulative value of these transactions amounted to $18m.
  • Advising Giros More on day-to-day operations and corporate governance and preparing a legal analysis.
  • Advised Banco Ganadero on the authorisation of its fidelity campaign and commercial promotion called “GANADOBLE” before the Financial System Supervision Authority and the Gaming Authority.

Avocats

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Diego Villarroel

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

José Rivero

Responsable de la pratique

Diego Villarroel