Tax

Eminent team with significant prestige in the Venezuelan tax arena. D'Empaire's client portfolio spans key multinational players from sectors including pharmaceuticals, insurance and banking and finance. Boasts notable expertise assisting with the tax aspects of cross-border M&A and lending. Also well placed to advise on tax disputes, including administrative proceedings. Advises high net worth individuals and foreign trusts on inheritance and business succession planning. Colgate-Palmolive is a new client win.

"They have a very practical approach to tax matters," appreciates a client, who continues: "Their advice always goes straight to the point."

Another interviewee adds: "D'Empaire has an experienced team that succeeds in understanding the client's needs."

D'Empaire assisted Bayer with the tax implications of its integration with Monsanto in Venezuela.

Co-head of department Alberto Benshimol is singled out for praise by a market insider, who describes him as "a responsive, collaborative and excellent practitioner." Alberto Benshimol boasts significant experience advising on the tax aspects of foreign exchange transactions, restructuring and contracts. "He is an institution in the market," confirms a peer.

Stellar partner Humberto Romero-Muci co-heads the firm's tax department and is experienced 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. "He is a lawyer with a broad knowledge not only of tax but also of economic and financial matters," enthuses a client.

Interviewees consider José Valecillos to be "very experienced and firm in his positions," while also remarking: "His analysis is carried out with a 360-degree vision." He provides advice on the fiscal aspects of transactions, including inbound investments and acquisitions.