Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 1
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D’Empaire is the leading Corporate and M&A law firm in Venezuela. The firm has participated in most of the significant acquisitions taking place in Venezuela in the last years.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- D'Empaire assisted KCA Deutag as Venezuelan counsel in its acquisition of Saipem's onshore drilling business. The transaction closed in May 2023, but the firm is still assisting KCAD in the formalisation of the acquisition of the assets in Venezuela.
Strengths
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"D'Empaire does deep research and has good outreach to different contacts, in order to answer specific questions. The team is extremely attentive, professional and friendly."
"The D'Empaire lawyers are very professional, constructive and proactive. They work tirelessly, are creative and think outside of the box."
"D'Empaire does deep research and has good outreach to different contacts, in order to answer specific questions. The team is extremely attentive, professional and friendly."
"The D'Empaire lawyers are very professional, constructive and proactive. They work tirelessly, are creative and think outside of the box."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Fulvio Italiani continues to lead high-profile M&A deals, including advising noteworthy multinational players on the disposal of local subsidiaries. He is also particularly experienced representing clients active in the insurance sector.
"Fulvio Italiani puts himself into our shoes and strategises with us. He does not just point out risks but helps us navigate them with a business perspective."
"Fulvio Italiani is my go-to person in Venezuela. He knows the ins and outs, has great commercial awareness and a lot of experience. The way he works with the team is amazing."
Esteemed partnerInés Parra Walliscontinues to be recognised by market commentators for her activity in M&A transactions. She also acts on a range of corporate mandates, with particular expertise in restructuring and reorganisation matters. She advises clients from sectors including food and beverages, manufacturing and finance.
"Inés Parra Wallis is a great lawyer, with full experience and is absolutely committed to the client's strategies."
Solid partner Arnoldo Troconis is well placed to advise clients on a number of corporate matters, including restructuring and asset disposals.
"Arnoldo Troconis' experience is what impresses us the most, and he is amazingly knowledgeable. He is always concerned with making sure he delivers an answer in time."
"Arnoldo Troconis is a very qualified and excellent lawyer who has first-class experience and is always very available and fast."
Experienced practitioner Roberto Mas boasts notable expertise assisting clients with M&A transactions, commercial agreements and due diligence matters.
"Roberto Mas is an excellent partner who can advise on complex issues."
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