Lega is well known for its prowess in the development, construction and financing of oil and gas, power and infrastructure projects, including hydroelectric power and petrochemical plants. The oil and gas sector is a key area of strength for the firm, which has expertise in upstream, midstream and downstream work. In addition, the team has developed a niche capability in the design, analysis and review of complex international financing structures used by Venezuelan public sector entities. Miguel Rivero, the former president of the board of directors of the Venezuelan Association of Gas Processors, specialises in oil and gas matters, including the development and financing of major energy projects, while José Alberto Ramírez is skilled in regulatory issues and financial transactions in the oil and gas sphere.
Key clients
- Great Energy
- GPB Neftegas
Work highlights
- Assisting Gazprombank Latin-American venture in its contractual relationship with PDVSA in the Petrozamora joint venture.
- Advising oil services provider Wood on the winding up of its subsidiaries' operations in Venezuela.