LAWYER PROFILE

Fulvio Italiani

Latin America 2027

D'Empaire

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Venezuela

19 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Venezuela

19 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

Venezuela

12 years ranked

About

Provided by D'Empaire

Latin America

Practice Areas

Fulvio Italiani specialises in corporate matters. He has extensive experience in major M&A, financing, restructuring, energy, insurance and telecommunications transactions. He has participated in most of the significant acquisition and financing transactions taking place in Venezuela in recent years. He has also participated in several arbitrations. Fulvio is currently ranked as a “Star Individual” and “Band 1” by Chambers and Partners (Venezuela Corporate/M&A and Banking and Finance Rankings, respectively) and as a “Leading Lawyer” by The Legal 500 (Venezuela Corporate/M&A and Banking and Finance Rankings). He was honoured with an award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession” at the 2013 Chambers Latin America Awards for Excellence. He graduated summa cum laude from Andrés Bello Catholic University (1990). Fulvio Italiani worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 1993 to 1996.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A - Venezuela

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Star individual Fulvio Italiani continues to lead high-profile M&A deals, including advising noteworthy multinational players on the disposal of local subsidiaries. He is also particularly experienced in representing clients active in the insurance sector.

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Banking & Finance - Venezuela

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Revered practitioner Fulvio Italiani possesses longstanding experience advising clients on matters across banking and capital markets, including bond issuances, lending transactions and regulatory considerations.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Venezuela

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Fulvio Italiani frequently advises various international oil and gas clients on their Venezuelan activities, assisting with acquisitions and operational advice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Fulvio is a genius. He is an undisputed leader in mergers and acquisitions in the country.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani accurately understands what needs to be done and handles everything thoroughly, which allows us to proceed with the case very efficiently.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani is an exemplary leader with a vision that is closely aligned with his clients' needs.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
What truly distinguishes Fulvio is his strong commercial awareness and ability to understand the broader strategic objectives of the business, enabling him to provide advice that is both legally sound and highly pragmatic. He is undoubtedly one of Venezuela's leading lawyers in financial and transactional matters.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani consistently provides an outstanding level of service and responsiveness. He is particularly effective in managing highly complex situations and transactions, where his experience and judgement are extremely valuable.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
What distinguishes Fulvio Italiani is the consistent combination of technical excellence, strategic insight and exceptional client service. He not only demonstrates deep mastery of the legal issues involved but also provides clear, practical guidance that adds real value to decision‑making.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America