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Eugenio Hernández-Bretón

Eugenio Hernández-Bretón

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Career

Eugenio is the head of the Dispute Resolution practice group in Venezuela. He is a leading lawyer in international and domestic arbitration, and litigation recognized by top legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Eugenio has acted as counsel and arbitrator in local and foreign proceedings and has appeared before arbitration panels and foreign courts as expert witness on issues of international law, private international law and Venezuelan law. Eugenio is an elected member of the Venezuelan Academy of Political and Social Sciences. He is a tenured law professor at main Venezuelan universities. He holds a PhD from the University of Heidelberg, he has authored four books and more than three hundred articles.

Professional Memberships

Caracas Bar Association (1981)

Member and former President of the Venezuelan Academy of Political and Social Sciences

President of the Advisory Council of the Asociación Americana de Derecho Internacional Privado

Instituto Hispano Luso Americano de Derecho Internacional

International Academy of Comparative Law

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Dispute Resolution - Venezuela

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar partner Eugenio Hernández-Bretón continues to be recognised for his work as an arbitrator as well as party counsel. He boasts significant expertise in international investor-state arbitration and also advises clients on a number of litigation proceedings, including mortgage disputes and breach of contract.

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Venezuela

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar partner Eugenio Hernández-Bretón continues to be recognised for his work as an arbitrator as well as party counsel. He boasts significant expertise in international investor-state arbitration and also advises clients on a number of litigation proceedings, including mortgage disputes and breach of contract.

Energy & Natural Resources - Venezuela

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Eugenio Hernández-Bretón continues to command a strong reputation in Venezuela's energy market. His expertise encompasses regulatory, corporate and contentious matters in the hydrocarbon sphere.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Eugenio Hernández-Bretón is a well-respected lawyer who has great knowledge when it comes to international arbitrations.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America
  • Eugenio Hernández-Bretón has an enormous experience and a clear vision of business.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America

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