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D'Empaire

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Venezuela

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D'Empaire

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D’Empaire has participated in the largest debt restructurings of Venezuelan companies,and advises Venezuelan companies and banks in connection with financings.  D’Empaire is representing or has represented several top tier national and international financial institutions.

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Banking & Finance - Venezuela

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

D'Empaire's pre-eminent team has outstanding banking and finance expertise and is experienced advising on capital markets mandates, particularly those related to public bonds, as well as debt restructuring and cross-border loans. Its stellar practitioners are well placed to provide counsel on regulatory finance matters. The firm is adept at assisting investment funds with Venezuelan operations. D'Empaire's impressive client portfolio encompasses key multinational players active in commercial, retail and investment banking, along with financial services corporations and multilateral entities.

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Work Highlights

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  • D'Empaire assisted McDonald's with a collateralised financing transaction involving a franchisee in connection with a Master Franchise Agreement.

Strengths

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  • What stands out about D'Empaire is its ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes, which is critical in fast-moving transactions and operational matters. The team is consistently responsive, reliable and dependable when timing is critical.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

  • The lawyers at D'Empaire combine strong technical expertise with a highly practical, business-oriented approach. They have an excellent understanding of the Venezuelan regulatory landscape and are adept at finding workable solutions, even in complex situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fulvio Italiani
    Fulvio Italiani

    Fulvio Italiani

    Revered practitioner Fulvio Italiani possesses longstanding experience advising clients on matters across banking and capital markets, including bond issuances, lending transactions and regulatory considerations.

    • What truly distinguishes Fulvio is his strong commercial awareness and ability to understand the broader strategic objectives of the business, enabling him to provide advice that is both legally sound and highly pragmatic. He is undoubtedly one of Venezuela's leading lawyers in financial and transactional matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

    • Fulvio Italiani consistently provides an outstanding level of service and responsiveness. He is particularly effective in managing highly complex situations and transactions, where his experience and judgement are extremely valuable.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Carlos Omaña
    Carlos Omaña

    Carlos Omaña

    Distinguished partner Carlos Omaña enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his banking and finance activity. His expertise spans regulatory matters and capital markets, including debt restructuring.

    • Carlos Omaña is excellent and always up to date with the latest developments in the field.

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