Venezuela

D’Empaire is a full-service law firm founded in 1972. The firm is highly regarded for its banking and finance, corporate and M&A work. It has one office located in Caracas. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The banking and finance team represents clients in public offerings and complex debt restructurings. The M&A team advises on large deals involving multinational companies and their Venezuelan operations. 

Projects work includes contract work on natural resources development, as well as project finance advice. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Grupo Werthein, Lumen, Fivenca Casa de Bolsa, Platinum Equity, Liberty Mutual, Excellence Logging, CIRCOR International and Zurich Insurance. 

Interjuris Abogados was founded in 2010. The firm has one office in Caracas and further international offices in Miami and Madrid. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The financial and corporate team advises on debt restructuring and buy and sell side M&A. The team is experienced in providing advice on cross border deals as well as divestures and joint ventures. 

Projects expertise includes advice on major oil and gas projects, assisting clients in bidding processes as well as project finance transactions. 

The firm advises on a wide range of industry sectors, including IT, pharmaceuticals, hospitality and energy and natural resources. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Merck, Bayer, Lenovo, Axalta, Goddard, DXC Technology, Zoetis, Pepsi Cola de Venezuela, Eaton, Nodus Finance, Sindoni, CYBS Consultants, Codalim,Hewlett Packard, Mabe, Pfizer, Lenovo, Mitsubishi and Experian. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Great legal knowledge, access to regulators and pragmatic approach.” 

Mendoza Palacios Acedo Borjas Páez Pumar & Cía, or MENPA was founded in 1973 and traces its origins back to 1896. The firm has two offices, with locations in Caracas and Valencia. It focuses on corporate advice and M&A work. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The M&A team provides due diligence processes, negotiation and advice in acquisitions. The corporate team also provides advice to international companies and their Venezuelan subsidiaries. 

The project development practice advises public and private entities in the energy sector. In addition, the firm assists clients on PPP projects. The firm also advises international clients in exchange controls and regulations in the Venezuelan market. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Banco Mercantil, Tokyo Marine, Munich Re and Munchener de Venezuela, Holman Fenwick, Banco Nacional de Crédito (BNC) and its affiliates, Bancaribe and international affiliates, Miranda Capital PartnersCoca-Cola, Citibank, Solsica, Miranda Capital Partners, Telefónica and MSD Farmacéutica. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Project development : PPP/PFI 

“They formed a team of specialist lawyers in different areas, to support the foundation of the appeal for annulment. They are dedicated and diligent professionals and keep us constantly informed of any progress in the case. They are ethical and honest.” 

Founded in 1929, Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz is a well-known law firm with locations in Caracas, Valencia, Cross Port, Maracaibo and Barquisimeto. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is known for its corporate and financial work, advising clients in buy side and sale side transactions, financial restructuring and regulatory advice. 

On the project side the firm is known for its work in the oil and gas industry. 

Key clients 

Notable clients for the firm include American Express, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Verizon and Schlumberger. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Capital markets :Structured finance and securitization 

“They are efficient and professional. Always bringing a solution despite the situation of the country.” 

Financial services regulatory 

“They have so much experience and at the same time are really innovative.”