Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. has a long track record of advising on legal developments in the oil sector and its regulations, including working with the Venezuelan government and state-owned companies in oil-related negotiations and transactions, alongside privatisation processes. Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche frequently assist in matters related to international sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union, while Esteban Palacios Lozada and Luisa Acedo advise contractors to the oil industry and other energy fields. Juan Castillo Carvajal also adds expertise in assisting oil and gas companies regarding tax issues.
Key clients
- Corporación Solsica
- Corporación de Cemento Andino
Work highlights
- Advised various clients in connection with US and EU sanctions and how they interact with Venezuelan law.
- Advising Corporación de Cemento Andino on the expropriation procedure of a cement production complex in Venezuela.