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D'Empaire

Tax

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Provided by D'Empaire

D'Empaire provides a wide range of tax planning for our corporate and private clients and advice on the tax implications of local and cross-border transactions. D'Empaire has represented clients in essentially every industry segment. D’Empaire has also been involved in most relevant tax litigations of recent years, including several multi-million dollar transfer pricing disputes.

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Tax - Venezuela

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

D'Empaire boasts a distinguished team with significant prestige in the Venezuelan tax arena. The firm's client portfolio spans key multinational players from sectors including pharmaceuticals, insurance, banking and finance. The department boasts notable expertise in assisting with the tax aspects of cross-border M&A and lending. Its noted bench of skilled practitioners is also well placed to advise on tax disputes, including administrative proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • D'Empaire provided tax advice to Maha Energy in connection with its agreement to invest in and acquire 24% of indirect equity interest in Venezuelan oil company PetroUrdaneta.

Strengths

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  • D'Empaire are reliable in providing practical and effective solutions, making the team a trusted partner in their field.

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  • D'Empaire have a clear understanding of the legal nature of our organisation, which requires a special care that the lawyers have shown.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Humberto Romero-Muci
    Humberto Romero-Muci

    Humberto Romero-Muci

    Stellar partner Humberto Romero-Muci heads the firm's tax department and is experienced in handling a range of contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. He advises significant international clients on the fiscal implications of cross-border transactions and tax litigation.

    • Humberto Romero-Muci is a remarkable professional in every sense, with a high awareness of economic objectives and pragmatism.

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    • Humberto Romero-Muci shows professionalism and depth in his approaches. In addition, his advice and responses have gone beyond legal issues, suggesting best practices in other areas.

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  • José Valecillos
    José Valecillos

    José Valecillos

    Adept partner José Valecillos continues to provide advice on the fiscal aspects of transactions, including inbound investments and acquisitions. He is also well placed to assist clients with contentious tax proceedings.

    • José Valecillos is an extraordinary lawyer in taxes. He has strong knowledge and very good communication skills.

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