Alfonso Porras

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance

Corporate and M&A

Career

Partner and head of ArnStein's Corporate and Finance department, with over 20 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, and securities markets. Alfonso also possesses extensive experience in international investment arbitration and dispute resolution.

His corporate advice spans all phases of business, from corporate planning and structuring of investments for the start-up of operations in Venezuela and abroad, to mergers and acquisitions, negotiation of high-level contracts and transactions, project financing, and implementation of robust corporate governance and compliance best practices.

Alfonso has also guided clients in developing new business lines and obtaining certifications and international licenses. In the securities market, he has extensive experience in designing and implementing public and private debt structures, serving as lead legal counsel to issuers, structurers, underwriters, and investment funds in multiple high-volume transactions.

Additionally, Alfonso has expanded his practice as counsel in arbitrations and transnational litigation of significant importance, consistently achieving successful results.

Professional Memberships

Miranda Bar Association

Clients

Alfonso Porras has advised and represented transnational and local companies in various sectors including hydrocarbons, mass consumption, agri-food, telecommunications, automotive, banking and insurance, and technology.

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Venezuela

Education