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D'Empaire

Energy & Natural Resources

Global Guide 2026 : Venezuela

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D'Empaire

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Provided by D'Empaire

D’Empaire renders expert advice in contract negotiations and has represented winners of oil field bidding rounds and in the negotiation of joint ventures and association agreements. We also render assistance in connection with important infrastructure projects in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries. Over the years D’Empaire has assisted foreign companies in numerous projects and transactions in the oil and gas sector including Repsol, Eni, National Petroleum Consortium (comprising LUKOIL, GAZPROM, ROSNEFT, TNK-BP, Surgutneftegas), AEI-Williams/Accroven, CNPC Services, among others. D’Empaire advises international construction and engineering companies in connection with the execution of EPC turn-key projects.  

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Energy & Natural Resources - Venezuela

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

D'Empaire possesses an leading department with a well-established reputation in the Venezuelan energy arena. The team advises a notable portfolio of key multinationals from the oil and gas sphere. It handles licensing issues, natural gas supply contracts and day-to-day advice for sector-related companies, in addition to acting on transactional matters such as strategic investment, acquisitions and joint ventures.

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Strengths

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  • D'Empaire's lawyers ability to think outside the box allows them to solve even the most complex and sophisticated cases.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

  • D'Empaire is always there for us and the replies are very quick. The team give us an estimated amount of time when I need something very urgent, and it has good communication.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Omaña
    Carlos Omaña

    Carlos Omaña

    Respected partner Carlos Omaña is well regarded for his financing expertise related to the oil industry.

    • Carlos Omaña has a unique ability to simplify complex matters and even make the process enjoyable.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
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  • Fulvio Italiani
    Fulvio Italiani

    Fulvio Italiani

    Fulvio Italiani frequently advises various international oil and gas clients on their Venezuelan activities, assisting with acquisitions and operational advice.

    • We trust Fulvio Italiani as if he were an internal counsel. He offers not just his legal advice, but is willing to take a stand rather than just saying 'there are risks'.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal
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