José Humberto Frías
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Dispute Resolution
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Provided by José Humberto Frías
Practice Areas
José Humberto Frías represents clients in arbitral proceedings, both domestic and international, and of investment and commercial disputes. He also specialises in antitrust, regulatory and public law. He has participated in many of the most significant competition/antitrust cases in Venezuela and has represented international and Venezuelan clients in arbitrations in several arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Before joining D’Empaire, he worked with the Venezuelan antitrust authority. José Humberto worked as a foreign associate at the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in 2001. José Humberto received his law degree from Andrés Bello Catholic University in 1993 and received an LLM from McGill University, Montreal in 2000.
Chambers Review
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Highly regarded partner José Humberto Frías boasts significant expertise acting as counsel in arbitration proceedings concerning expropriation.
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Provided by Chambers
"José Humberto Frías is a seasoned practitioner who frequently acts as local counsel in investment treaty arbitrations. He has impressed us with his expert handling of Venezuelan law issues."
"He is a very practical lawyer who understands how investment arbitration and litigation proceedings work in Venezuela, and he brings all his knowledge to approach these matters."
"José Humberto Frías is a seasoned practitioner who frequently acts as local counsel in investment treaty arbitrations. He has impressed us with his expert handling of Venezuelan law issues."
"He is a very practical lawyer who understands how investment arbitration and litigation proceedings work in Venezuela, and he brings all his knowledge to approach these matters."