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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Venezuela


Baker McKenzie

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About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

We provide clients with seamless and quality service in the full range of corporate and M&A transactions, assisting with contracts, joint ventures, corporate strategic planning, corporate compliance, foreign investment, among other services. We offer a full transactional service across all the investment cycle.

Our services include the designing, negotiating and execution of the deal bringing together business -oriented due diligence, corporate and tax structuring, drafting and negotiating complex agreement, and post-acquisition integration services. Our approach toward transactions is pragmatic, with a sharp legal, commercial and financial acumen.

We are a strong corporate team capable of structuring complex cross-borders deals within our vast network of global offices, simplifying both the workload and tasks, as well as the pricing and cost aspects of a deal. We offer a premier international legal service without disregarding the local matters that will affect a deal.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Venezuela

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie's well-known corporate team is housed within an acclaimed international firm. The department acts on corporate reorganisation, M&A and shareholder mandates, along with providing advice on contractual and regulatory matters. The firm's clients are drawn from a number of sectors including telecommunications, finance and consumer goods, in addition to the chemicals and airline industries.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie stands out for its legal knowledge and broad business acumen. It has an extensive mastery of the subject matter and a highly prepared team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingJesús Villegas Ruiz
    Up and ComingJesús Villegas Ruiz

    Jesús Villegas Ruiz

    Partner Jesus Villegas Ruiz enters the rankings this year after receiving acclaim from clients in the corporate sphere in Venezuela. He is particularly active in compliance and corporate reorganisations.

    • Jesus Villegas Ruiz is an excellent professional. He is expeditious in his attention and very friendly.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchAdriana Gonçalves
    Associates to watchAdriana Gonçalves

    Adriana Gonçalves

    Associate-to-watch Adriana Gonçalves advises clients on corporate reorganisations, as well as contractual and regulatory matters.

    • Adriana Gonçalves responds quickly to emails and has a good understanding of our matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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