FERRERE

Senior associate

Jorge Palza

Jorge Palza devotes himself chiefly to advising diverse companies on aspects of corporate governance and commercial issues, in addition to providing advice on compliance matters.

Jorge Palza graduated from Universidad Privada Boliviana in La Paz (Bolivia) with a mention in international law. He completed a Master’s Degree with honors in Business Administration at Escuela Europea de Negocios, with main campus in Madrid (Spain). He also completed an LLM in International Law, Foreign Trade and International Relations at ISDE Law and Business School in Madrid (Spain) for which he also did a course in US law at Columbia University Law School in New York (USA). He obtained an international diploma program in Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance, through the Compliance Association and Manchester Business School, University of Manchester (England).

Jorge is particularly skilled in corporate matters for local businesses as well as companies that are part of global and regional economic groups.

His practice focuses on corporate legal advice; negotiations, analysis and drafting of local and international contracts; corporate due diligence, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions; and compliance.

Jorge Palza was legal advisor to mass market, food and beverage, technology, media and telecom companies. This included serving as Chief of the Legal Area at Cervecería Boliviana Nacional S.A., a member company of the AbInBev group, providing legal support on corporate, antitrust and compliance matters, in coordination with the AbInBev global team. He was also in-house counsel at the Bolivian telecom Nuevatel PCS, handling commercial, corporate, intellectual property and civil matters. Additionally, he has worked at various law firms both in Bolivia and in Spain.

  • Attorney - Universidad Privada Boliviana in La Paz (Bolivia).
  • Master’s program in Business Administration - Escuela Europea de Negocios with main center in Madrid (Spain).
  • LLM in International Law, Foreign Trade and International Relations - ISDE Law and Business School in Madrid (Spain). 
  • Course in US law - ISDE, Columbia University Law School,New York, (USA)
  • International diploma program in Corporate Governance, Risks and Compliance - International Compliance Association and Manchester Business School, University of Manchester (England).
13/11/2024
Regional

FERRERE will host first Compliance Latam Forum 2024

The upcoming regional event will be held on Wednesday, December 4, in Montevideo.

18/10/2024
Bolivia

Corporate Oversight Authority enacts Regulations on Ultimate Beneficiary Information Sanctions and Infractions

This establishes the conditions for the application of administrative sanctions for noncompliance with obligations regarding ultimate beneficiary information.

29/04/2024
Bolivia

Transparency International published a Corruption Perception Index study

Bolivia ended in the 137th place in this regard, which translates to a 11 place drop compared to last year's position.

29/04/2024
Bolivia

Regulations for the application of sanctions and administrative infringements to DNFBPs concerning LGI/FT and FPADM

This includes sanctions and infractions regarding the legitimization of illicit profits and financing of terrorism, among others.

28/11/2023
Regional

FERRERE is recognized once again in the Legal 500 Green Guide

Only 38 firms in Latin America make this select list, thanks to their leadership and work in ESG.

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