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MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Venezuela


MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.

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Provided by MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.

We are one of the leading law firms regarding banking and finance in general. Insurance practice, and project finance and debt restructuring are part of our strongest areas. Our clients include top international and national banks and insurance companies.

Our advice regards legal and business matters, including corporate, compliance, regulatory and contractual issues, as well as financial documents, consumer law, exchange controls, capital markets and the placement in Venezuela of banking, insurance and investment products.

We are recognized experts in insurance and reinsurance, assisting major international and national players.

We counsel syndicated international banks regarding project financing and debt restructuring –having advised the lenders in major projects such as the Orinoco Oil Belt projects, Petrozuata and Hamaca; Digitel, in telecommunications; Sidor, in metals— and in matters regarding their Venezuelan interests. We also counsel international and national banks regarding their local issues.

Our assistance includes litigation. We represent our clients before local courts, including the Supreme Tribunal and arbitration courts, regarding local insurance and banking law.

We assist clients in their relations with their supervising authorities. Our clients value the transparency with which we represent them in all administrative and judicial procedures.

We counsel key actors and clients regarding emerging subject matters, such as the Petro and cryptocurrency issues.

Clients (9)

  • Citibank
  • Banco Do Brasil
  • Zurich Insurance
  • Munich Reinsurance
  • Tokio Marine
  • BNC
  • Banesco
  • Mercantil
  • Banco Nacional de Crédito

Industries (3)

  • Banks
  • Finance
  • Insurance

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Venezuela

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. has an esteemed banking and finance team advising a notable array of global banks, investment funds and corporate entities. The lawyers provide expertise across corporate finance, as well as dealing with regulatory compliance regarding anti-money laundering, sanctions, exchange control issues and matters relating to cryptocurrency.

Work Highlights

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  • MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. assisted Miranda Capital Markets with the drafting, reviewing and implementing of its funding structures.

Strengths

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  • MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. stands out for its technical rigour and the absolute dedication of its professionals to the subjects, no matter how complex they may be.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • MENPA responds quickly and its lawyers know very well what our necessities are. The team shows experience in the topics and how to apply them in Venezuela.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre
    Band 1Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre

    Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre

    Outstanding partner Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre continues to garner outstanding praise for his market-leading practice in the Venezuelan banking and finance field. He is well placed to assist clients with regulatory compliance mandates related to sanctions and exchange control issues. He also offers extensive experience advising on corporate finance transactions.
    • Carlos Acedo is exhaustive in his research. He's by far the best expert.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre is simply the best. He's a tireless worker and a lawyer like no other.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Luisa Acedo
    Band 3Luisa Acedo

    Luisa Acedo

    Partner Luisa Acedo elicits praise for her involvement in the banking and finance sphere in Venezuela, including representation in regulatory matters and private equity.

    • Luisa Acedo has a high level of efficiency and an excellent ability to understand subjects. She's a great asset to her team.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Luisa Lepervanche
    Band 3Luisa Lepervanche

    Luisa Lepervanche

    Co-head Luisa Lepervanche enters the rankings after receiving praise from clients for her expertise in banking compliance and financing.

    • Luisa Lepervanche offers excellent advice on complex cases.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. (3)

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