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D'Empaire

Public Law

Latin America Guide 2027 : Venezuela

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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 in Venezuela. 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 represented Coapterol in a damages claim against PDVSA Petróleo and PDVSA Servicios Petroleros arising from an alleged breach of a service contract before the Political Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.

Strengths

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  • D'Empaire brings an extraordinary depth of understanding to complex issues of Venezuelan law. The team was an absolute pleasure to work with, and its level of service and responsiveness was first-rate.

    Public Law respondentLatin America

  • The team's depth of technical expertise is undoubtedly its standout strength. They demonstrate expert knowledge not only of the law itself, but also of its practical application in navigating complex and challenging environments.

    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.

    • José Valentín González has built longstanding relationships with his clients based on trust.

      Public Law respondentLatin America

    • José Valentín is exceptionally well prepared and has considerable expertise in public law.

      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 public law mandates. His expertise encompasses mandates relating to various heavily regulated industries, including oil and gas and TMT.

    • José Humberto Frías is a highly professional individual with extensive expertise in the field and is always available to support clients. He possesses a deep understanding of the sector's technical operations and regulatory framework.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
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