Labour & Employment
Venezuela
16 years ranked

Latin America 2026
Provided by MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía.
Labour law, litigation, including appeals before the Supreme Tribunal (“casación”), corporate, sports business, commercial law, tax.
Effectively and cordially assists clients in business negotiations with public entities and private companies, in Venezuela and abroad; with an all-round view of corporate matters, which includes business and labor issues, based on a solid background of litigation. Active in sports law issues and organizations, he also advises individuals and agents, and has participated as an independent arbitrator regarding sports law.
Education: Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Lawyer, 1993; Master in Civil Procedure Law, 1999). Joined MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. in 1993; partner 2007.
Director of Coca-Cola Servicios de Venezuela; and Banco do Brasil - Venezuela. Member of the Human Resources Committee of VENAMCHAM (Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce).
Born October 1, 1970. Languages: Spanish, English. Former Vice President Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (2016-2019).
Provided by Chambers
Well-regarded partner Esteban Palacios Lozada regularly handles disputes related to a range of sectors, with a strong focus in insurance conflicts.
Well-regarded partner Esteban Palacios Lozada is particularly noted for his labour litigation expertise. He also offers experience advising clients on severance packages and negotiations with unions.
Provided by Chambers
Esteban Palacios Lozada's client service is very strong. He is an excellent professional.
Esteban Palacios Lozada is very assertive and diligent when suggesting options to resolve the issues raised.
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