Corporate/M&A

Ponte Andrade & Casanova enters the rankings for the first time this year. The firm has a notable department that handles corporate matters for local and international clients, and is often seen assisting multinationals with the liquidation of Venezuelan subsidiaries, as well as with corporate restructurings. The department also advises on day-to-day operations, including shareholder and commercial agreements.

"Ponte Andrade & Casanova has the ability to handle complex and sophisticated corporate and business issues. Their answers are always accurate, comprehensive and creative, which is very good considering the speed of their responses."

Dynamic partner Ignacio Andrade enters the rankings for the first time this year. He is frequently seen assisting clients with the liquidation of Venezuelan subsidiaries, as well as advising on corporate restructurings. "Ignacio Andrade is a great professional who has extensive experience in the area, as well as a unique human quality and approach."

Associate-to-watch Ignacio Julio Andrade Cifuentes joins the rankings for the first time this year. He is frequently seen assisting clients with the disposal of local subsidiaries, as well as negotiating commercial agreements. "Ignacio Julio Andrade Cifuentes is a very good lawyer with extraordinary potential."