Solutions
The experience acquired in multiple transactions over more than 112 years, allows us to provide our clients with quality legal advice, with high ethical and professional standards, in most areas of law.
In the banking, finance and capital markets area, we have worked in project finance, syndicated loans, asset securitization, short-term debt issuance, commercial paper, among many other transactions.
In the area of hydrocarbons we worked on the establishment of the four existing extra-heavy oil projects in the country, and subsequently, on their nationalization and conversion to joint ventures. We have advised a large number of foreign oil companies in connection with their investments and other interests in Venezuela. We have also worked on a large number of gas and petrochemical projects.
In the corporate area, we have handled multiple mergers and acquisitions, purchase and sale of assets and various corporate governance matters, We advise on the day-to-day legal needs of companies doing business in Venezuela.
In the area of taxes, we have actively worked in the planning and optimization of tax structures, tax risk assessments, interpretation of tax regulations, administrative appeals and tax litigation.
In the labor area we deal with the design and implementation of labor compensation schemes, design and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements for the food, pharmaceutical, automotive and manufacturing sectors, among others.
In the environmental area, we have worked in the preparation of environmental legal opinions, preparation of manuals and determination of environmental permitting and authorization requirements for food, hydrocarbon and industrial projects.
Finally, in the area of civil and commercial litigation and arbitration we assist and represent our clients in the different trials or proceedings that may arise.