Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Venezuela
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The Public Law Department advises our clients in their relations with the various state entities. We analyse the scope, interpretation and constitutionality of laws and other regulatory acts, as well as the constitutionality and legality of the acts and actions of public authorities. We advise and represent our clients in administrative and judicial proceedings, including amparo actions, necessary to protect their rights against any governmental action.
Mining, hydrocarbons and telecommunications activities in Venezuela are highly regulated. Our lawyers in the Department are experts in handling these matters.
We also assist clients in obtaining permits, authorisations, and licences to conduct business in Venezuela, as well as explaining the scope of applicable legislation, particularly as regards food products, health permits, and pharmaceuticals produced in Venezuela.
Other areas of our expertise include public lending, government contracts, customs, urban planning and expropriation, where we advise clients on the best way to protect their property rights.
Our Department frequently deals with issues relating to free competition, consumer protection and unfair international trade practices, representing our clients before the various regulatory authorities in these areas.
Chambers Review
Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez benefits from a highly esteemed public law team with experience providing counsel to key domestic and international entities on constitutional and administrative matters. The leading team keeps clients abreast of constitutional developments in Venezuela, as well as advising on sanctions and public procurement mandates. It is well positioned to counsel clients on regulatory frameworks in the pharmaceutical, TMT, and food and beverage sectors.
Work Highlights
- Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez assisted Laboratorios Leti on regulatory issues, such as the assignment of health registrations and other approvals related to possible future products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have had the opportunity to work with multiple partners at Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez, and I have had very positive experiences with all of them, finding them skilled and knowledgeable."
"Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez's capacity for analysis, knowledge of the law, proposed alternatives, and potential solutions sets them apart."
"I have had the opportunity to work with multiple partners at Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez, and I have had very positive experiences with all of them, finding them skilled and knowledgeable."
"Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Núñez's capacity for analysis, knowledge of the law, proposed alternatives, and potential solutions sets them apart."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Margarita Melanie Escudero León boasts significant expertise in advising on regulatory matters pertaining to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, in addition to the public law aspects of M&A deals.
"Margarita Melanie Escudero León is an excellent professional. She is capable, serious, responsible, and provides understandable explanations that are always for the benefit of her clients."
Highly regarded partner María Verónica Espina Molina is often instructed by corporations to handle compliance and data protection mandates, as well as administrative contracts.
"María Verónica Espina Molina is a joy to work with. She is knowledgeable, practical, and very diligent. I consider her a go-to person on corporate and financial services matters in Venezuela."
Nelly Herrera Bond joins the rankings for her activity in public law. She specialises in consumer law, telecommunications, and public contracts and has advised and litigated on these matters for major clients.
"I have found Nelly Herrera Bond responsive, attentive, and analytical. She is a great resource for the projects we have collaborated on."
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