Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Latin America

Venezuela

Banking refers to all types of regulatory banking work. Firms can render regulatory advice to any type of private or public financial institution. Finance refers to all types of financing including (but not limited to) corporate finance including acquisition or leverage finance, asset finance and project finance. Work highlights typically take the form of secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans but may also constitute structured finance deals. General bank lending including interbank lending is relevant to this section as well. Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor in possession financing is also included. Clear preference is given to lawyers and firms that represent the lender/financial institution.

Rankings overview for Departments

3

Band 3

  1. Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira 14 Years Ranked
  2. Altum Abogados
  3. Dentons
  4. InterJuris Abogados, S.C.
  5. Lapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
  6. MCZ Legal Consultants
  7. Rodner Martínez & Asociados
  8. Rodríguez & Mendoza
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Gustavo J Reyna
    Gustavo J Reyna AraqueReyna14 Years Ranked
  2. James-Otis RodnerRodner Martínez & Asociados
  3. Reinaldo HellmundRodríguez & Mendoza
2

Band 2

  1. Alvaro PosadaAltum Abogados
  2. Jaime Martínez EstévezRodner Martínez & Asociados
3

Band 3

  1. José Manuel Ortega Sosa
    José Manuel Ortega Sosa Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira16 Years Ranked
  2. Luisa Acedo
    Luisa Acedo Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía15 Years Ranked
  3. Rafael de Lemos Matheus
    Rafael de Lemos Matheus Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira16 Years Ranked
  4. Alfonso PorrasArnStein Legal
  5. Hans SydowTravieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz
  6. José Alberto Ramírez LeónLeĝa Abogados
  7. Juan José DelgadoInterJuris Abogados, S.C.
  8. Leopoldo CadenasLapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
  9. Maritza MészárosMCZ Legal Consultants
  10. Pedro UrdanetaLeĝa Abogados
  11. Rubén Eduardo LujánDentons

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. D'Empaire
    1
    D'Empaire
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    D'Empaire's pre-eminent team has outstanding banking and finance expertise and is experienced advising on capital markets mandates, particularly those related to public bonds, as well as debt restructuring and cross-border loans. Its stellar practitioners are well placed to provide counsel on regulatory finance matters. The firm is adept at assisting investment funds with Venezuelan operations. D'Empaire's impressive client portfolio encompasses key multinational players active in commercial, retail and investment banking, along with financial services corporations and multilateral entities.
2

Band 2

  1. AraqueReyna
    2
    AraqueReyna
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    AraqueReyna houses a well-regarded team advising a notable portfolio of multinational banking and finance entities. The department's capabilities span exchange control and securities matters, anti-money laundering issues and regulatory compliance. The firm is regularly sought out to provide expert local advice to foreign counsel on the state of the Venezuelan market, as well as handling cross-border financial transactions.
  2. Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    2
    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía has an esteemed banking and finance team advising a notable array of global banks, investment funds and corporate entities. The lawyers provide expertise across corporate finance, as well as dealing with regulatory compliance regarding anti-money laundering, sanctions, exchange control issues and matters relating to cryptocurrency.
  3. Leĝa Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    3
    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Oliveira
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Ortiz has a skilled team with proven capabilities in the banking and finance arena. The department's areas of expertise include securities and regulatory matters, as well as currency exchange and cryptocurrency mandates. The firm's client portfolio spans sectors such as technology and insurance, along with banking.
  2. Altum Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Dentons
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  4. InterJuris Abogados, S.C.
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Lapadula Esteban Cadenas - LEC Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  6. MCZ Legal Consultants
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Rodner Martínez & Asociados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  8. Rodríguez & Mendoza
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3