Eugenio Hernández-Bretón
Baker & McKenzie, S.C.
Baker & McKenzie, S.C.
Client SatisfactionBaker & McKenzie, S.C. has seen a significant recent increase in oil and gas-related work, building on extensive experience of advising major international companies on corporate and regulatory issues relating to their Venezuelan operations. Eugenio Hernández-Bretón has broad expertise in oil and gas matters, including assisting with arbitrations, and contractual and regulatory matters in this space. María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati is experienced in handling regulatory and contentious matters for oil and gas clients. Senior associates Héctor Martínez, an expert in the mining and oil and gas fields, and regulatory and compliance specialist Jesús Villegas are other key names.
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Key clients
- Total Energies
- Helmerich & Payne
- Schlumberger
- Braskem
- Gazprom
- Equinor
- Eni
Work highlights
- Advising Total Energies regarding its natural gas and oil operations in Venezuela.
- Advising Helmerich & Payne regarding its corporate and regulatory obligations in Venezuela, as well as assisting in its compliance with its obligations under the commercial and administrative laws to maintain its subsidiary in Venezuela.
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María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati
Baker & McKenzie, S.C.Practice head
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María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati