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Mauricio Viscarra Azuga

Lawyer
La Paz

Summary

Bilingual Bolivian attorney specializing in tax law, corporate advisory, and international arbitration. Proven track record in high-stakes tax litigation and cross border transactions, including multimillion-dollar disputes and legal audits. Recognized for leadership, analytical precision, and legal drafting in both Spanish and English. Committed to delivering strategic legal solutions for global clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Associate

Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez
La Paz, Departamento de La Paz
06.2025 - Current
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.

Senior Associate

Ferrere
La Paz, Departamento de La Paz
07.2020 - 05.2025
  • Head of the Tax Department and key member of the Corporate and Dispute Resolution teams.
    Successfully represented a leading agribusiness multinational in seven tax challenges, achieving favorable outcomes totaling USD 4 million.
  • Led two legal audits (due diligence) for the main logistics company in Santa Cruz and a prominent global chemical corporation, conducted entirely in English.
  • Played a key role in an International Arbitration team, advising a multinational on the expropriation of mining assets, resulting in a USD 253 million award against the Bolivian State.
  • Provided legal counsel on the termination process of eight employees of a renowned international airline.

Legal Analyst

OFEP - Ministerio De La Presidencia
La Paz
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Responsible for advising state-owned enterprises governed by the Commercial Code.
    Drafted the Corporate Governance Code for public companies.
  • Member of the corporate reorganization committee of ENTEL.
  • Legal advisor to ENDE in the capital contribution and profit capitalization process of ENDE DELBENI S.A.M.

Associate

Dentons, Guevara & Gutiérrez
La Paz, Departamento de La Paz
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Member of the Tax and Corporate Department.
    Participated in a legal audit and drafted share purchase agreement (SPA) documents for an agribusiness group acquired by one of Peru’s largest conglomerates.
  • Successfully represented one of the country’s largest cosmetics distribution companies in a USD 8 million tax challenge.
  • Successfully represented one of the largest universities in the country in four (4) tax challenges, totaling USD 3 million.

Education

M.D. - Corporate Law

Universidad Mayor De San Andrés
La Paz
05.2019 - 09.2022

M.D. - Taxation

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
La Paz
05.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Corporate Law

Universidad Privada Boliviana
La Paz
05.2012 - 12.2015

Accomplishments

  • First Place Winner (2025) and Second Place Winner (2023) of the Research Award organized by IFA LATAM.
  • Recognized as a Rising Star by International Tax Review – World Tax.
  • Named Leading Associate by The Legal 500.
  • Recognized as Associate to Watch by Chambers and Partners.

Timeline

Senior Associate

Dentons Guevara & Gutiérrez
06.2025 - Current

Senior Associate

Ferrere
07.2020 - 05.2025

Legal Analyst

OFEP - Ministerio De La Presidencia
09.2019 - 07.2020

M.D. - Corporate Law

Universidad Mayor De San Andrés
05.2019 - 09.2022

M.D. - Taxation

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
05.2017 - 11.2018

Associate

Dentons, Guevara & Gutiérrez
01.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Corporate Law

Universidad Privada Boliviana
05.2012 - 12.2015

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