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ARAQUEREYNA

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela

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ARAQUEREYNA

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ARAQUEREYNA team has one of the most respected Corporate/M&A practices of the local legal industry, having advised a stellar list of international clients in matters spanning Civil and Commercial Law, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, corporate governance, infrastructure and real estate projects, and banking, insurance and capital markets matters.

Clients (15)

  • General Motors de Venezuela
  • Microsoft Venezuela
  • Nokia Solutions Networks
  • Telefónica de Venezuela
  • Sodexho Pass Venezuela
  • Grupo Empresas Polar
  • Universal Music Venezuela
  • Dominos Pizza Venezuela
  • Cable & Wireless
  • Mattel Mexico
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Pering Group
  • Dragados
  • Pizzolante Comunicación Estratégica
  • Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA)

Industries (6)

  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Software
  • Life Sciences
  • Automotive
  • Banking

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Corporate/M&A - Venezuela

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

ARAQUEREYNA has a notable corporate department within a well-established full-service firm, experienced in advising clients drawn from sectors including telecommunications, oil and gas, and real estate. The team's expertise encompasses corporate restructuring, liquidation and due diligence for joint ventures. The department also advises on day-to-day operations, including corporate governance mandates, and both shareholder and commercial agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • ARAQUEREYNA assisted Gruppo Montenegro with all legal aspects related to an acquisition of the rum brand Pampero from Diagero, and on the operation, production, commercialisation, and distribution of such brand in Venezuela.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate ARAQUEREYNA's knowledge of the local market and the diversity of the areas covered. Its lawyers are professional and provide timely and quality responses.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gustavo J Reyna
    Gustavo J Reyna

    Gustavo J Reyna

    Seasoned practitioner Gustavo Reyna boasts a longstanding presence in the corporate sphere. He offers extensive experience advising on a range of mandates, including M&A.

    • Gustavo Reyna is an experienced and authoritative professional.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Pedro Ignacio Sosa Mendoza
    Pedro Ignacio Sosa Mendoza

    Pedro Ignacio Sosa Mendoza

    Pedro Ignacio Sosa Mendoza maintains a significant reputation as a corporate lawyer who handles a range of sophisticated mandates. He regularly advises on corporate reorganisations and shareholder issues, as well as the liquidation of local affiliates.

    • Pedro Ignacio Sosa Mendoza combines outstanding technical ability with a strategic vision focused on practical solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Manuel Reyna
    Manuel Reyna

    Manuel Reyna

    Founding partner Manuel Reyna advises domestic and multinational clients on corporate reorganisations and the liquidation of local subsidiaries. He is also frequently sought out by clients to advise on the drafting of commercial agreements.

    • I highly value Manuel Reyna's excellent service. He is always taking care of his clients, even in challenging times.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Maria del Pilar Aneas de Viso
    Maria del Pilar Aneas de Viso

    Maria del Pilar Aneas de Viso

    Key partner Maria del Pilar Aneas de Viso is well versed in advising clients from the real estate industry on their commercial and transactional mandates.

    • Maria del Pilar Aneas de Viso is organised in documentation, detailed with information, and excellent in analysing cases.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Pedro Luis Planchart Pocaterra
    Pedro Luis Planchart Pocaterra

    Pedro Luis Planchart Pocaterra

    Significant partner Pedro Luis Planchart Pocaterra is particularly noted for his expertise in contractual mandates.

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