Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Public Law - Venezuela
What the Team is Known For
JGTorrealba joins the public law rankings this year. The firm has experience presenting applications for judicial review and claims against governmental entities and offers further assistance in international arbitration proceedings and litigation against the Republic or state-owned entities, including cases of expropriation and nationalisation.
Strengths
The attorneys who make up JGTorrealba are experts and meet the needs of the client.
Work Highlights
JGTorrealba advised OI European Group on the intricacies of the legal framework governing the piercing of the corporate veil in line with Venezuelan legislation.
Notable practitioners
Notable partner Alejandro Gallotti of JGTorrealba regularly acts on a range of administrative and regulatory matters, particularly pertaining to infrastructure projects.
Alejandro Gallotti is a very competent and professional lawyer.
Notable partner José Gregorio Torrealba maintains a solid reputation in arbitration matters, regularly acting on a range of arbitration mandates, including ICSID and ICC proceedings.
José Gregorio Torrealba is responsive, knows the material and case law inside out, and is able to deliver advice in a timely, concise, and high-quality manner.