Public Law - Venezuela
What the Team is Known For
Leĝa Abogados is a stellar firm providing constitutional and administrative law advice to clients from sectors including TMT, food and beverage, and banking. The team is frequently retained by international counsel and clients to advise on interactions with state-owned entities. The department's expertise in technology and telecommunications regulations stands out. The firm is also adept at assisting with construction contract disputes and public procurement advice.
Strengths
"Leĝa Abogados has developed great skills to provide accurate legal advice in an environment as complex as Venezuela's."
"Leĝa Abogados has excellent professionals and always gives us guidelines or step-by-step guides to know how to proceed."
Work Highlights
Leĝa Abogados advised OIV Tocoma in negotiating the termination of the contract for the construction of the Tocoma dam.
Notable Practitioners
Well-regarded partner Faustino Flamarique boasts considerable activity in the public law space, regularly handling matters related to sanctions, compliance analysis, and issues of charging in foreign currency. "Faustino Flamarique is one of the country's regulatory law experts. In addition, he is capable of providing advice highly adapted to the needs of each client."
Dynamic partnerCarlos García Sotojoins the rankings for the first time this year after receiving extensive market praise. He is frequently retained by clients to advise on interactions with State-owned entities. "Carlos García Soto's counselling carries great weight due to his extensive knowledge."
