Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | Global

Venezuela

The Corporate/M&A rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Venezuela.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

Band 2

  1. AraqueReyna
  2. Leĝa Abogados
3

Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie SC
    Baker McKenzie SC 22 Years Ranked
  2. Dentons
  3. Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
  4. Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
  5. Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
4

Band 4

  1. Rodríguez & Mendoza 22 Years Ranked
  2. Altum Abogados
  3. HEXA LEGAL
  4. InterJuris Abogados, S.C.
  5. Lapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
  6. Ponte Andrade & Casanova
  7. Torres Plaz & Araujo
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Alfredo Travieso PassiosTinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
  2. Gustavo J ReynaAraqueReyna
  3. Olga Nass de MassianiTravieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
1

Band 1

  1. Manuel Acedo Sucre
    Manuel Acedo Sucre Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía24 Years Ranked
  2. Simón Guevara CamachoTravieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
3

Band 3

  1. Arnoldo Troconis
    Arnoldo Troconis D'Empaire16 Years Ranked
  2. Diego Lepervanche
    Diego Lepervanche Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía6 Years Ranked
  3. Francisco Utrera Rodríguez & Mendoza21 Years Ranked
  4. René Plinio Lepervanche Orellana
    René Plinio Lepervanche Orellana Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía16 Years Ranked
  5. Carlos E. Delgado ÁlvarezInterJuris Abogados, S.C.
  6. Ibrahím GarcíaHEXA LEGAL
  7. Manuel ReynaAraqueReyna
  8. Maria del Pilar Aneas de VisoAraqueReyna
  9. Pedro UrdanetaLeĝa Abogados
  10. Rafael de Lemos MatheusRaffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
4

Band 4

  1. Jesús A Dávila Baker McKenzie SC10 Years Ranked
  2. Luisa Lepervanche
    Luisa Lepervanche Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía2 Years Ranked
  3. Roberto Mas
    Roberto Mas D'Empaire3 Years Ranked
  4. Guillermo de la Rosa StolkTorres Plaz & Araujo
  5. Gustavo Enrique Planchart PocaterraTinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
  6. Ignacio AndradePonte Andrade & Casanova
  7. Jorge E. Paul BetancourtLapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
  8. José Manuel Ortega SosaRaffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
  9. José Rafael BermúdezBermúdez Nevett Mezquita ONTIER
  10. María de los Angeles CelisInterJuris Abogados, S.C.
  11. Pedro Luis Planchart PocaterraAraqueReyna
  12. Ramón AzpúruaWDA legal, S.C.
  13. Rodolfo Belloso GuzmánLapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados

Star Associates

  1. Ignacio Julio Andrade CifuentesPonte Andrade & Casanova

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. D'Empaire
    1
    D'Empaire
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 25 Years Ranked

    D'Empaire is a market-leading powerhouse adept at handling a range of sophisticated transactional matters. The team's expertise spans mergers, acquisitions and restructuring proceedings, often handling mandates relating to closing operations in Venezuela. The department is also frequently sought out by clients to assist with corporate governance issues and the transfer of assets. The firm advises an impressive roster of multinational clients from sectors such as insurance, pharmaceuticals and the chemicals industry.

  2. Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    1
    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía houses a highly regarded team acting across the Venezuelan corporate sphere. Their noted bench of stellar practitioners boasts significant experience advising on the structuring of M&A transactions, while also assisting with shareholder agreements and due diligence matters. The department also assists clients with issues related to sanctions. The firm's portfolio of domestic and international clients is drawn from sectors including food and beverages and finance.

2

Band 2

  1. AraqueReyna
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Leĝa Abogados
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie SC
    3
    Baker McKenzie SC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie's well-known corporate team is housed within an acclaimed international firm. The department acts on corporate reorganisation, M&A and shareholder mandates, along with providing advice on contractual and regulatory matters. The firm's clients are drawn from a number of sectors including telecommunications, finance and consumer goods, in addition to the chemicals and airline industries.

  2. Dentons
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. 4
    Rodríguez & Mendoza
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked

    Rodríguez & Mendoza enjoys a well-established practice with corporate expertise spanning both advisory and transactional matters, assisting with restructuring, contractual agreements and due diligence. The firm fields a strong bench of practitioners experienced at advising clients drawn from various arenas, including the technology sector.

  2. Altum Abogados
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  3. HEXA LEGAL
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  4. InterJuris Abogados, S.C.
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Lapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Ponte Andrade & Casanova
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4
  7. Torres Plaz & Araujo
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 4