Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Latin America

Venezuela

Banking refers to all types of regulatory banking work. Firms can render regulatory advice to any type of private or public financial institution. Finance refers to all types of financing including (but not limited to) corporate finance including acquisition or leverage finance, asset finance and project finance. Work highlights typically take the form of secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans but may also constitute structured finance deals. General bank lending including interbank lending is relevant to this section as well. Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor in possession financing is also included. Clear preference is given to lawyers and firms that represent the lender/financial institution.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. D'Empaire
    1
    D'Empaire
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    D'Empaire's pre-eminent team has outstanding banking and finance expertise and is experienced advising on capital markets mandates, particularly those related to public bonds, as well as debt restructuring and cross-border loans. Its stellar practitioners are well placed to provide counsel on regulatory finance matters. The firm is adept at assisting investment funds with Venezuelan operations. D'Empaire's impressive client portfolio encompasses key multinational players active in commercial, retail and investment banking, along with financial services corporations and multilateral entities.

  2. Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    1
    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía has an esteemed banking and finance team advising a notable array of global banks, investment funds and corporate entities. The lawyers provide expertise across corporate finance, as well as dealing with regulatory compliance regarding anti-money laundering, sanctions, exchange control issues and matters relating to cryptocurrency.

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Band 2

  1. AraqueReyna
    2
    AraqueReyna
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    AraqueReyna houses a well-regarded team advising a notable portfolio of multinational banking and finance entities. The department's capabilities span exchange control and securities matters, anti-money laundering issues and regulatory compliance. The firm is regularly sought out to provide expert local advice to foreign counsel on the state of the Venezuelan market, as well as handling cross-border financial transactions.
  2. Leĝa Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    3
    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Ortiz has a skilled team with proven capabilities in the banking and finance arena. The department's areas of expertise include securities and regulatory matters, as well as currency exchange and cryptocurrency mandates. The firm's client portfolio spans sectors such as technology and insurance, along with banking.

  2. Dentons
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
  3. InterJuris Abogados, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Lapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3
  5. Rodner Martínez & Asociados
    Banking & Finance
    2026 | Band 3