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D'Empaire

Public Law

Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela

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D'Empaire

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Provided by D'Empaire

Our public law department assists clients on a wide variety of matters including:

  • Freedom of Speech related to telecommunications.
  • Nationalizations and Expropriations: In the wave of nationalizations and expropriations affecting the major Venezuelan corporations, we are well known for being in charge of most of the major cases. 
  • Pharma Sector: We are the leading firm in this sector. We have more than two decades of experience providing advice in regulatory matters.
  • Automobile manufacturer industry.
  • Criminal matters related to regulatory cases: Since criminalization of economic activities is the current policy of the Venezuelan government, we provide the clients of our Public Law Department with a very sophisticated advice on criminal law. In such regard, we are unique in the Venezuelan market.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Venezuela

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

D'Empaire's front-running public law team has experience across a range of public law mandates. The team has an impressive client portfolio of multinational players and is particularly well placed to deal with regulatory matters in the life sciences arena, as well as advising clients who are active in oil and gas and TMT on public procurement and the renewal of concession contracts.

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Work Highlights

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  • D'Empaire assisted Vicson (Bekaert’s Venezuelan subsidiary) with the filing of an annulment action against an expropriation order of the Mayor's Office of Maturín (Monagas State) over land owned by the client.

Strengths

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  • D'Empaire shows strong client service, attention to detail and very good knowledge.

    Public Law respondentLatin America

  • D'Empaire's team possesses a lot of experience and knowledge of the local market, and is capable of understanding and adapting to international requirements focused on solving the clients' problems.

    Public Law respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • José Valentín González
    José Valentín González

    José Valentín González

    Esteemed partner José Valentín González has significant experience advising on public procurement matters related to joint ventures and concession agreements, as well as regulatory mandates in the pharmaceutical sector.

    • José Valentín González's ability to tackle complex challenges with a clear and strategic vision, along with his empathy and respect for others, makes him a benchmark in his field.

      Public Law respondentLatin America

    • José Valentín González is extremely knowledgeable about the law and very decisive. Despite the market being muddled, he can give clear advice without waffling.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
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  • José Humberto Frías
    José Humberto Frías

    José Humberto Frías

    Notable partner José Humberto Frías is recognised by market observers for his activity on significant mandates. His expertise encompasses mandates relating to various heavily regulated industries, including oil and gas and TMT.

    • José Humberto Frías's skill and specialised knowledge allow him to successfully face challenging situations and to provide precise and well-founded solutions.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
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Venezuela

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