Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 3
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
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.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie benefits from an acclaimed team with expertise spanning the energy and natural resources ambit. The department is adept at advising on regulatory and transactional mandates, including licensing, the structuring of joint ventures and day-to-day operational activities. The firm boasts a strong portfolio of key international clients from the oil and gas arena, advising companies active in extraction, refining and oilfield services.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Helmerich & Payne Inc. regarding its corporate and regulatory obligations in Venezuela, and have been assisting the client to comply with its obligations under the Commercial and Administrative laws to maintain its subsidiary in Venezuela.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie's team is expert in the area of oil and gas, and they adapt to our requests no matter how complex the subject is."
"Baker McKenzie's team is expert in the area of oil and gas, and they adapt to our requests no matter how complex the subject is."
Notable Practitioners
Eugenio Hernández-Bretóncontinues 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 is a brilliant lawyer with a comprehensive knowledge of the business and the needs of his clients."