Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. handles the full range of litigation, from administrative, tax and labour disputes to civil and commercial claims, including appearing before different Chambers of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, including constitutional appeals before the Constitutional Chamber. Carlos Eduardo Acedo is well versed in arbitration, with strengths in the insurance, banking and consumer protection spheres, while Esteban Palacios Lozada specialises in litigation related to labour issues. Rosemary Thomas particularly stands out for her experience of representing clients in cassation proceedings, and Alfonso Graterol is skilled in representing major international companies in litigation. Associate Francesca Rigio is another key name from the firm.
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- 'Extremely thorough, credible and bullet-proof advice.'
Key clients
- MSD Farmacéutica
- Corporación de Cemento Andino
Work highlights
- Assisted local subsidiaries of international companies, including Corporación Grupo Químico (Grupo Orbis), Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), DHL Global Forwarding (DHL), MSD Farmacéutica (Merck), and others regarding appeals to the local tax court against decisions filed by the tax authority claiming differences on income tax corresponding to several periods.
- Acting for Corporación de Cemento Andino in long-running litigation relating to the expropriation of a cement production complex in Valera, Estado Trujillo, Venezuela.