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About
Provided by Fulvio Italiani
Practice Areas
Fulvio Italiani specialises in corporate matters. He has extensive experience in major M&A, financing, restructuring, energy, insurance and telecommunications transactions. He has participated in most of the significant acquisition and financing transactions taking place in Venezuela in recent years. He has also participated in several arbitrations. Fulvio is currently ranked as a “Star Individual” and “Band 1” by Chambers and Partners (2021 Venezuela Corporate/M&A and Banking and Finance Rankings, respectively) and as a “Leading Lawyer” by The Legal 500 (2021 Venezuela Corporate/M&A and Banking and Finance Rankings). He was honoured with an award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession” at the 2013 Chambers Latin America Awards for Excellence. He graduated summa cum laude from Andrés Bello Catholic University (1990). Fulvio Italiani worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 1993 to 1996.
Chambers Review
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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.
Revered practitioner Fulvio Italiani possesses longstanding experience advising clients on matters across banking and capital markets, including bond issuances, lending transactions and regulatory considerations.
Fulvio Italiani frequently advises various international oil and gas clients on their Venezuelan activities, assisting with acquisitions and operational advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fulvio Italiani is a versatile lawyer with an extraordinary ability to work on a variety of different matters. He is very pragmatic and one of the best lawyers I have worked with."
"He is one of the best lawyers anywhere in the world when it comes to sovereign debt issues."
"In my opinion, Fulvio Italiani is the top M&A lawyer in Venezuela and the region."
"He is a fantastic deal maker. He is very creative in the way he finds solutions to transactional problems, and he is quite possible the most pleasant lawyer I've ever had to deal with."
"He is extremely responsive and provides guidance on local legal matters that is both practical and commercial in addressing his client's concerns. He showcases extensive knowledge of the implications of Venezuelan law on cross-border transactions and is a valued resource for our company."
"Fulvio Italiani is always ready to offer his experience and advanced vision on the development of the energy business. He provides practical, up-to-date and well-structured solutions to complex situations in the oil and gas arena."
"Fulvio Italiani is a versatile lawyer with an extraordinary ability to work on a variety of different matters. He is very pragmatic and one of the best lawyers I have worked with."
"He is one of the best lawyers anywhere in the world when it comes to sovereign debt issues."
"In my opinion, Fulvio Italiani is the top M&A lawyer in Venezuela and the region."
"He is a fantastic deal maker. He is very creative in the way he finds solutions to transactional problems, and he is quite possible the most pleasant lawyer I've ever had to deal with."
"He is extremely responsive and provides guidance on local legal matters that is both practical and commercial in addressing his client's concerns. He showcases extensive knowledge of the implications of Venezuelan law on cross-border transactions and is a valued resource for our company."
"Fulvio Italiani is always ready to offer his experience and advanced vision on the development of the energy business. He provides practical, up-to-date and well-structured solutions to complex situations in the oil and gas arena."