Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 2
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+58 212 264 6244About
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.
Chambers Review
D'Empaire possesses an esteemed 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.
Work Highlights
- D'Empaire advised Maurel & Prom on negotiations regarding a contractual structure that would allow the renewal of operations of its oil joint venture.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"D'Empaire's proficiency in navigating intricate legal landscapes, coupled with a deep understanding of the nuances within the industry, sets them apart as a highly reliable and effective law firm."
"D'Empaire's proficiency in navigating intricate legal landscapes, coupled with a deep understanding of the nuances within the industry, sets them apart as a highly reliable and effective law firm."
Notable Practitioners
Fulvio Italiani frequently advises various international oil and gas clients on their Venezuelan activities, assisting with acquisitions and operational advice.
"Fulvio Italiani is very commercially oriented and practical. He understands the complexities of political and regulatory frameworks and navigates them very seamlessly."
Respected partnerCarlos Omañais well regarded for his financing expertise related to the oil industry.
"Carlos Omaña is great, practical and a really good lawyer."