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Bolivia Battery Metals Investment Seminar
By PPO Abogados
On April 24, 2023, PPO partners Pablo Ordoñez and Carlos Pinto and Shawn Doyle, Principal of McCarthy Tétrault´s Latin America practice, met to exchange ideas at the “Bolivia Battery Metals Investment Seminar” organized by PPO Abogados and McCarthy Tétrault.
At the seminar, the participants provided valuable insights into the legal framework applicable to the mining industry in Bolivia and discussed opportunities for investors in the battery metals industry.
Mining remains one of Bolivia’s most important economic activities. Despite more than 500 years of continuous mining in Bolivia, estimates suggest that only 10 percent of Bolivia’s mineral resources have been extracted. Principal metals and industrial minerals include zinc, lead, tin, gold, silver, copper, tungsten, sulfur, potassium, borax, and semi-precious stones.
Bolivia has the largest lithium deposits of any country and its deposits are estimated to be about half of the world's supply. However, the deposits are located in the Uyuni salt flats, one of Bolivia’s great natural treasures.
PPO Indacochea
PPO Indacochea is Bolivia’s leading full-service law firm, formed through the strategic merger of PPO Abogados and Indacochea & Asociados—two of the most prominent and respected legal institutions in the country. With the largest team of lawyers and the broadest geographic coverage in the market, we are uniquely positioned to deliver legal solutions that are innovative, multidisciplinary, and business-oriented.
Our approach is simple and effective: we provide solutions, not just opinions. We work closely with our clients to understand their businesses and deliver strategic advice tailored to their most complex challenges. We channel transformative foreign investment into Bolivia, advise on high-stakes disputes before local and international tribunals, and offer end-to-end legal services that bridge the gap between law and business.
With a team of 85 lawyers and over 180 professionals led by 14 partners, we operate across six offices in five cities nationwide. Our professionals include top-tier talent—most trained or specialized abroad—with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
At PPO Indacochea we redefine legal services to anticipate and exceed the demands of a fast-evolving business environment. We are proud to be consistently recognized by the most prestigious international legal directories, including Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, IFLR1000, Leaders League, Latin Lawyer, LACCA, and others, as Bolivia’s leading law firm. PPO Indacochea: Where law meets strategy, and local depth meets global vision.