
Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela
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Our highly experienced team in Venezuela is able to understand and solve complex issues, bringing practical solutions to the client's problems. By understanding the complete value chain involved in energy transactions, we are able to provide expert advice on the current market situation, while maintaining high level connections between all the participants within the industry and assisting clients in matching their targets.
Our industry expertise comprehends hydrocarbon activities in Venezuela, mining and the full range of oil and gas transactions across the entire value chain, including drilling and production, oilfield services, equipment suppliers, pipelines, LNG, refining, petrochemicals, distribution and trade networks.
Our lawyers understand the complexities involved in the energy industry and they advise on complex regulatory compliance matters, cross-border transactions and assist on the daily management of main service and leasing agreements.
In addition, we have a team of experts in regulatory, corporate, tax and employment matters, as well as a team of experts in conflict resolution, which help us provide a comprehensive approach across all stages of our clients’ projects.
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Work Highlights
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Baker McKenzie advised Total Energies on the shutdown of its natural gas and oil operations in Venezuela.
Strengths
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Baker McKenzie handles first-hand information in a context that changes daily, and generates important added value for decision-making and strategies.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón continues to command a strong reputation in Venezuela's energy market. His expertise encompasses regulatory, corporate and contentious matters in the hydrocarbon sphere.
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón has an enormous experience and a clear vision of business.
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Eugenio Hernández-Bretón
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