Antitrust

PPO’s Antitrust Defense is recognized for its extensive experience and record of excellence in defending and representing its clients in investigations, inspections, and sanctioning processes initiated by the different authorities and regulators of the country for violations of the legal framework governing competition in Bolivia. In fact, PPO has adviced about 50% of the sanctioning processes followed by the Companies Authority (AEMP) to companies from different industries.

Our team works closely with other practice areas to provide valuable experience to our clients.

Our experience includes:

• Legal notice prior to the merger and substantive defense of transactions in regulated sectors.
• Investigations and inspections.
• Legal representation against the filing of sanctioning processes.

Our team is made up of some of the most respected lawyers in the field, including former officials of the Business Authority, Telecommunications Authority, Electricity Authority, and the National Hydrocarbons Agency.