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D'Empaire

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela

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D’Empaire conducts general and specialized litigation on corporate, labor, tort, intellectual property, tax and environmental matters. D’Empaire also provides assistance in litigation conducted in other countries and advises clients on criminal matters.  In these cases, D’Empaire provides total support to clients and to the criminal lawyer especially selected to conduct the case.  

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Dispute Resolution - Venezuela

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

D'Empaire possesses a highly regarded dispute resolution practice advising a domestic and international clientele from sectors such as banking and finance, food and beverages, and TMT. Its deep bench of noteworthy practitioners provides strong experience in ICSID and UNCITRAL investor-state arbitration proceedings, related to issues such as expropriation. The team is also adept at handling litigation mandates concerning tort law and licensing issues, along with bankruptcy proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • D'Empaire assisted Liberty Mutual with ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration procedures in relation to its exit from Venezuela.

Strengths

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  • D'Empaire has a robust and well-prepared team that provides a high level of service.

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  • With outstanding knowledge of Venezuelan legal issues, D'Empaire's team is very solid in technical and complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • José Humberto Frías
    José Humberto Frías

    José Humberto Frías

    Highly regarded partner José Humberto Frías boasts significant expertise acting as counsel in arbitration proceedings concerning expropriation.

    • José Humberto Frías shows a very hands-on approach. He is easy to work with, a good team player and provides critical input on Venezuelan law.

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    • José Humberto Frías is an absolute leader in international arbitration cases in Venezuela.

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  • José Valentín González
    José Valentín González

    José Valentín González

    Leading light José Valentín González continues to be well recognised in the Venezuelan disputes arena for his expertise in white-collar crime proceedings, as well as cases involving tort law.

    • José Valentín González is capable of creating the necessary conditions of trust and teamwork that complex cases require.

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    • José Valentín González is a specialist. He is an extraordinary person who is honourable and does things well.

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  • Pedro A Perera
    Pedro A Perera

    Pedro A Perera

    Noteworthy partner Pedro Perera is frequently instructed by companies from the broadcasting and food and beverage industries to handle civil litigation matters.

    • Pedro Perera delivers impeccable work on highly complex matters.

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