LAWYER PROFILE

Fulvio Italiani

Latin America 2026

D'Empaire

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Venezuela

18 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Venezuela

18 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

Venezuela

11 years ranked

About

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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 Italiani is an excellent professional who quickly understands the issues raised and the main points to consider. He is also pragmatic and empathetic with the client.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani stands out among corporate lawyers due to his attention to detail and his analytical and creative thinking skills.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani is one of the finest lawyers I have ever worked with and is highly respected among industry professionals.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani's exceptional understanding of local regulations, combined with the commercial savviness of a seasoned local expert truly sets him apart.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
Fulvio Italiani's leadership and hands-on involvement have been crucial to the success of our transactions.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
We trust Fulvio Italiani as if he were an internal counsel. He offers not just his legal advice, but is willing to take a stand rather than just saying 'there are risks'.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America