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José Humberto Frías

José Humberto Frías

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by D'Empaire

Latin America

Career

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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Dispute Resolution - Venezuela

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

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

Public Law - Venezuela

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Notable partner José Humberto Frías is recognised by market observers for his activity on public law mandates. His expertise encompasses mandates relating to various heavily regulated industries, including oil and gas and TMT.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José Humberto is characterised by his availability, clear communication and commitment to his clients' interests.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America
  • José Humberto Frías' analytical skills, knowledge of the Venezuelan legal system and ability to structure sound legal strategies have been particularly valuable in complex cases.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America
  • José Humberto Frías is a highly professional individual with extensive expertise in the field and is always available to support clients. He possesses a deep understanding of the sector's technical operations and regulatory framework.

    Public LawChambers Latin America

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Venezuela

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