Department profile
WDA legal, S.C.

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Venezuela


WDA legal, S.C.

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About

Provided by WDA legal, S.C.

WDA Legal’s Corporate/M&A practice advises multinational and Venezuelan companies, investors, investment funds, startups and family offices on domestic and cross-border matters involving Venezuela. The partner-led team handles M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, shareholder arrangements, corporate governance, foreign investment, financings, capital markets and complex commercial agreements. The practice is particularly active in regulated and capital-intensive sectors, including energy, financial services, telecommunications, life sciences, technology and infrastructure. Its lawyers regularly coordinate multijurisdictional matters across the Americas and Europe, combining deep knowledge of Venezuelan law and market practice with international transactional standards. The team also advises on market entry, strategic alliances, reorganisations, investment structures and divestments, with a strong focus on execution, risk allocation and business continuity. The practice is led by Band 3 Corporate/M&A partner Ramón Azpúrua.

Industries (12)

  • Energy, Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Insurance and Reinsurance
  • Infrastructure and Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Life Sciences and Healthcare
  • Technology, FinTech and Digital Assets
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Mining, Metals and Critical Minerals
  • Power and Utilities

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Venezuela

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

WDA legal is a full-service law firm with significant experience in corporate matters. The team offers expertise in corporate restructuring and the sale of shares. The department also advises on acquisitions and corporate governance. Its clients range from real estate developers to service providers.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • WDA legal advised Cukra Industrial on the Venezuelan law aspects of its proposed entry into the local market, including a comprehensive review of a non-exclusive product sales agreement.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • WDA legal offers personalised advice and adapts its solutions to our needs. The team demonstrates an ability to simplify complex issues, enabling more effective decision-making and action.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ramón Azpúrua
    Band 3Ramón Azpúrua

    Ramón Azpúrua

    Key partner and head of department Ramón Azpúrua is regularly retained by international firms operating in Venezuela to handle a broad range of corporate matters. He frequently advises on restructurings.

    • Ramón Azpúrua is highly skilled, responsible and straightforward. He is a great strategic asset to the business.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at WDA legal, S.C. (1)

Venezuela

Members

Provided by WDA legal, S.C.

  • Hernando Díaz-Candia

  • Bernardo Weininger

  • Rafael E. Álvarez-Loscher

  • Gabriella Hormazabal

  • Luis Frontado

  • Mikel Del Valle-Corona

  • Sttefany Torres

  • Sebastián Ordoñez

  • Eduardo Balza

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