Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 2
Email address
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+58 212 264 6244About
Provided by D'Empaire
Our public law department assists clients on a wide variety of matters including:
- Freedom of Speech related to telecommunications.
- Nationalizations and Expropriations: In the wave of nationalizations and expropriations affecting the major Venezuelan corporations, we are well known for being in charge of most of the major cases.
- Pharma Sector: We are the leading firm in this sector. We have more than two decades of experience providing advice in regulatory matters.
- Automobile manufacturer industry.
- Criminal matters related to regulatory cases: Since criminalization of economic activities is the current policy of the Venezuelan government, we provide the clients of our Public Law Department with a very sophisticated advice on criminal law. In such regard, we are unique in the Venezuelan market.
Chambers Review
D'Empaire's noteworthy practice has experience across a range of public law mandates. The team has an impressive client portfolio of multinational players, and is particularly well placed to deal with regulatory matters in the life sciences arena, as well as advise clients who are active in oil and gas and TMT on public procurement and the renewal of concession contracts.
Work Highlights
- D'Empaire advised Copa Airlines on the applicability of administrative money laundering regulations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"D'Empaire communicates their advice and executes it in a clear, practical, and solution-oriented way, which is aimed at meeting the desired business outcome."
"D'Empaire communicates their advice and executes it in a clear, practical, and solution-oriented way, which is aimed at meeting the desired business outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Esteemed partnerJosé Valentín Gonzálezhas significant experience advising on public procurement matters related to joint ventures and concession agreements, as well as regulatory mandates in the pharmaceutical sector.
"José Valentín González has deep expertise, is very responsive, and shows a very pragmatic approach to legal issues."
Notable partnerJosé Humberto Fríasis recognised by market observers for his activity in relevant mandates. His expertise encompasses mandates relating to various heavily regulated industries, including oil and gas and TMT.
"José Humberto Frías is always willing to help us and provides friendly and cordial treatment. He is a great professional with extensive experience and knowledge who is a pleasure to work with."