Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 1
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Provided by D'Empaire
D’Empaire has participated in the largest debt restructurings of Venezuelan companies,and advises Venezuelan companies and banks in connection with financings. D’Empaire is representing or has represented several top tier national and international financial institutions.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- D'Empaire assisted Maurel & Prom in the restructuring of the outstanding debt of USD914 million owed to M&P by Petroregional del Lago, a Venezuelan oil joint venture where the client is a 40% shareholder and PDVSA indirectly owns 60%.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"D'Empaire's lawyers are very knowledgeable of Venezuelan law and the intricacies of representing global clients in their local matters."
"D'Empaire is a specialised law firm with partners in different areas, which gives it the possibility of handling complex issues in a multidisciplinary way."
"D'Empaire's lawyers are very knowledgeable of Venezuelan law and the intricacies of representing global clients in their local matters."
"D'Empaire is a specialised law firm with partners in different areas, which gives it the possibility of handling complex issues in a multidisciplinary way."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partnerCarlos Omañaenjoys a stellar reputation in the market for his banking and finance activity. His expertise spans regulatory matters and capital markets, including debt restructuring.
"Carlos Omaña is very knowledgeable and experienced; it is always an asset to have him on our side."
"Carlos Omaña is an extraordinary talent and has extensive experience."
Revered practitioner Fulvio Italiani possesses longstanding experience advising clients on matters across banking and capital markets, including bond issuances, lending transactions and regulatory considerations.
"Fulvio Italiani is definitely a leader among Venezuelan lawyers. Our clients feel at ease having him as part of our team."
"Fulvio Italiani is an outstanding and highly skilled lawyer. Based on my extensive experience, I can confidently assert that Fulvio Italiani is truly exceptional in his field."