Torres, Plaz & Araujo handles civil and commercial litigation and both domestic and international arbitration proceedings, with notable strengths in the banking, insurance, aeronautical sectors. Jesús Escudero co-leads the practice alongside Andrea Cruz, with the former handling a wide variety of litigation, including cross-border family disputes, white-collar crime cases and damages claims, while the latter handles arbitration and litigation related to family affairs, aviation claims and damages cases.
Testimonials
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‘The team is distinguished by its commitment to alternative means of conflict resolution and its constant evolution in the Venezuelan legal system.'
‘In addition to their up-to-date legal knowledge, they stand out for their teamwork and support.'
Key clients
- Alimentos Polar Comercial
- HFW
Work highlights
- Led the defence of Alimentos Polar Comercial in domestic arbitration proceedings commenced by another company against the client.
- Acting for HFW in claims arising from reinsurance contracts signed by Venezuelan insurance companies and international reinsurers.