Ranking tables

Tax | Latin America

Venezuela

Tax covers a broad range of matters on both the contentious and non-contentious side. Relevant matters includes tax advisory work on international taxation, including transfer pricing and double taxation is highly relevant to this area, as is advice on tax structures for corporate transactions. This section also covers tax controversies, including both litigation and audits.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

  1. José Valecillos
    José Valecillos D'Empaire7 Years Ranked
  2. María Carolina Cano González
    María Carolina Cano González AraqueReyna17 Years Ranked
  3. Elina PouLeĝa Abogados
  4. Manuel Iturbe AlarcónTravieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
3

  1. Andrés L Halvorssen
    Andrés L Halvorssen Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira18 Years Ranked
  2. Serviliano Abache
    Serviliano Abache Baker McKenzie2 Years Ranked
  3. Valentina Cabrera Medina
    Valentina Cabrera Medina Torres Plaz & Araujo15 Years Ranked
  4. Elvira Dupouy MendozaRodríguez & Mendoza
  5. Fernando FernándezAdvanTax Abogados S.C.
  6. Moisés VallenillaDentons
  7. Oscar CuntoDentons
  8. Ramón AndradePonte Andrade & Casanova

  1. Ignacio Julio Andrade CifuentesPonte Andrade & Casanova

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. D'Empaire
    1
    D'Empaire
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    D'Empaire boasts a distinguished team with significant prestige in the Venezuelan tax arena. The firm's client portfolio spans key multinational players from sectors including pharmaceuticals, insurance, banking and finance. The department boasts notable expertise in assisting with the tax aspects of cross-border M&A and lending. Its noted bench of skilled practitioners is also well placed to advise on tax disputes, including administrative proceedings.

  2. Palacios, Torres & Korody
    1
    Palacios, Torres & Korody
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Palacios, Torres & Korody is a market-leading tax boutique firm that regularly advises notable domestic and international clients from sectors including telecommunications, food and beverages, and oil and gas. The team's prowess in tax-related disputes, including administrative and constitutional proceedings, continues to stand out. The department also offers extensive expertise in advising on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and financial agreements, as well as assisting with wealth tax matters.

  3. Torres Plaz & Araujo
    1
    Torres Plaz & Araujo
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Torres Plaz & Araujo's stellar practice has particular experience handling contentious tax proceedings at various levels. The team advises clients on tax assessment challenges along with administrative and constitutional litigation concerning VAT and income tax controversies. The department also provides counsel on the tax aspects of corporate mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. The firm's client roster spans sectors including oil and gas, and food and beverages.

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Band 2

  1. AraqueReyna
    2
    AraqueReyna
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    AraqueReyna's well-regarded team offers notable experience in the Venezuelan tax space. Its noted bench of strong practitioners possesses significant expertise in advising on a range of transactional, contentious and advisory tax mandates. The department's expertise spans tax planning and achieving tax efficiency for corporate transactions. The firm is also adept at handling administrative litigation as well as advising on currency exchange regulations. The team provides additional capabilities by assisting individuals with estate planning and wealth management.

  2. Baker McKenzie SC
    2
    Baker McKenzie SC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie's strong practice group benefits from the firm's outstanding global reach. The team is adept at handling a diverse range of tax mandates, including tax planning and audits, along with contentious issues. The department possesses significant expertise in advising on the tax aspects of acquisitions, liquidations and corporate restructurings, particularly those with cross-border elements. The firm's impressive client portfolio encompasses multinationals from sectors including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and telecommunications.

  3. Leĝa Abogados
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    3
    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    The team at Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía (MENPA) boasts experience handling the tax aspects of corporate transactions as well as administrative litigation proceedings and appeals. The department's clients are drawn from sectors including finance and food and beverages. The firm also counsels high net worth clients on wealth planning.

  2. Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    3
    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Ortiz possesses a dynamic team with a solid reputation in the Venezuelan tax space. The department's expertise spans contentious and non-contentious mandates, including administrative proceedings, tax aspects of corporate restructurings, advice on VAT tax assessments, and tax compliance mandates. The firm's clients are drawn from various sectors including insurance, food and beverages, and telecommunications.

  3. Sol, Caballero & Asociados
    3
    Sol, Caballero & Asociados
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Sol, Caballero & Asociados' solid tax practice regularly assists clients with income tax, VAT and estate planning matters. The department is also well versed in handling municipal tax issues, transfer pricing and administrative fine appeals. The firm is frequently instructed by clients from the banking and finance, construction, and food and beverage industries.

  4. Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
    3
    Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez's respected tax practice is adept at handling a full range of mandates, including tax audits and regulatory issues, as well as tax planning. The team is experienced in designing tax-efficient structures for corporate operations, including related labour concerns. The department also handles contentious proceedings involving VAT withholding and municipal taxes. The firm boasts a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients from sectors including food and beverages, banking and marketing.

  5. Dentons
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3
  6. Ponte Andrade & Casanova
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3
  7. Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. ArnStein Legal
    4
    ArnStein Legal
    Tax
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    ArnStein Legal joins the rankings due to its activity in the tax sphere in Venezuela. The Caracas-based team assists domestic and multinational clients with their tax needs, especially those from the food and beverage industry.

  2. AdvanTax Abogados S.C.
    Tax
    2026 | Band 4
  3. Rodríguez & Mendoza
    Tax
    2026 | Band 4