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José Humberto Frías

José Humberto Frías

Global 2026

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José Humberto Frías represents clients in arbitral proceedings, both domestic and international, and of investment and commercial disputes. He also specialises in antitrust, regulatory and public law. He has participated in many of the most significant competition/antitrust cases in Venezuela and has represented international and Venezuelan clients in arbitrations in several arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Before joining D’Empaire, he worked with the Venezuelan antitrust authority. José Humberto worked as a foreign associate at the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in 2001. José Humberto received his law degree from Andrés Bello Catholic University in 1993 and received an LLM from McGill University, Montreal in 2000.

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Venezuela

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Highly regarded partner José Humberto Frías boasts significant expertise acting as counsel in arbitration proceedings concerning expropriation.

Strengths

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  • José Humberto Frías shows a very hands-on approach. He is easy to work with, a good team player and provides critical input on Venezuelan law.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
  • José Humberto Frías is an absolute leader in international arbitration cases in Venezuela.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide

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Venezuela

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