Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
Band 1
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Provided by D'Empaire
D'Empaire provides a wide range of tax planning for our corporate and private clients and advice on the tax implications of local and cross-border transactions. D'Empaire has represented clients in essentially every industry segment. D’Empaire has also been involved in most relevant tax litigations of recent years, including several multi-million dollar transfer pricing disputes.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- D'Empaire assisted Colgate-Palmolive in obtaining a full annulment of an income tax assessment via an administrative appeal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"D'Empaire's lawyers are experts and very committed. They work very well, are committed to meeting deadlines, and provide business-oriented solutions."
"D'Empaire has swiftly provided practical solutions to complex matters that we have faced. They are very knowledgeable and pragmatic, particularly when handling tax risks."
"D'Empaire's lawyers are experts and very committed. They work very well, are committed to meeting deadlines, and provide business-oriented solutions."
"D'Empaire has swiftly provided practical solutions to complex matters that we have faced. They are very knowledgeable and pragmatic, particularly when handling tax risks."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding practitioner and co-head of department Alberto Benshimol boasts extensive experience advising on the tax aspects of foreign exchange transactions, restructurings, and contracts.
"Alberto Benshimol's commercial vision is very strong, and he is a good professional."
Stellar partner Humberto Romero-Muci heads the firm's tax department and is experienced handling a range of contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. He advises significant international clients on the fiscal implications of cross-border transactions and tax litigation.
"Humberto Romero-Muci handles all of the details and gets involved in all aspects to find a solution. He is a very humble and committed professional who works for the client."
"We have received the best service from Humberto Romero-Muci. He is always proactive, available, and ready to help."
Adept partnerJosé Valecilloscontinues to provide advice on the fiscal aspects of transactions, including inbound investments and acquisitions. He is also well placed to assist clients with contentious tax proceedings.
"José Valecillos is an outstanding lawyer and has a high level of expertise and excellence."
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D'Empaire
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