Lega
Lega is a leading firm in applications for judicial review and claims against governmental entities, and also provides advice to foreign law firms in matters of public law related to international arbitration and litigation against the Venezuelan state and state-owned companies, including nationalisations and expropriations. Public procurement is also a core area of expertise; the firm handles every stage of the process from tendering to implementation, as well as handling negotiations. José Gregorio Torrealba, who specialises in administrative law, the protection of foreign investment and international arbitration, heads the team with Faustino Flamarique, who advises on public policies and issues in heavily regulated industries. Carlos García Soto provides support in administrative procedures before governmental authorities and the administrative courts, and Rosa Virginia Superlano stands out for her expertise in the health, pharmaceuticals and TMT sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Lega is our key team to go to in Venezuela. They are top-notch!’
‘José Torrealba is very knowledgeable and a key person to contact. He is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Consorcio OIV Tocoma
- LS Cable & System
Work highlights
- Advised Consorcio OIV-Tocoma on the negotiations for the agreed termination of the contract for the construction of the Tocoma dam in Venezuela.
- Acted for Consorcio Grupo de Empresas Italianas (Webuild, Astaldi, Ghella) and Consorcio Grupo Contuy (Webuild, Astaldi, Ghella, Otaola) in an international arbitration initiated against the Venezuelan state and the state railway institution (IFE) before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.