Tax

D'Empaire

The tax group at D'Empaire has a wealth of experience across all aspects of tax law, handling both international and domestic mandates. The team is skilled in administrative and judicial tax disputes and also has a strong presence in corporate tax matters, assisting a diverse clientele that includes both banks and major corporations with tax issues. The team is particularly active in advising clients in the oil and gas industry on matters including the tax aspects of projects. In the wealth management sphere, the group provides a range of services for high-net-worth families and individuals, including assistance with inheritance planning and business succession planning. Humberto Romero-Muci, whose expertise spans tax, accounting and customs matters, leads the practice. José Valecillos is noted for his advice to major companies, families and individuals on tax and estate planning.

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Testimonials

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‘The team stands out for its immediate availability whenever required and the high value of its advice on new projects.'
‘José Valecillos is excellent and outstanding.'
‘In my experience of working with D'Empaire, and especially under the direction of Humberto Romero-Muci, I can say with certainty that this firm is distinguished by its ability to provide personalised legal assistance of the highest quality. The proactivity and attention to detail that Humberto and his team bring to each case demonstrates a genuine commitment not only to the clients' legal needs, but also to their business objectives.'
'It is essential that in-house counsel understand that D'Empaire's strength lies in its ability to anticipate potential problems and its agility to adapt to market changes with significant innovations in billing practices, diversity and use of technology. These qualities not only put D'Empaire on par with other high-calibre law firms, but often surpasses them, especially in terms of the personalisation of its customer service.'
‘The feature that defines and differentiates the lawyers of D'Empaire is their ability to offer legal assistance that is not only effective but also extremely timely. This firm stands out for its meticulousness and its constant willingness to go beyond what is expected to satisfy the needs of its clients. Their focus on details and their proactivity are, without a doubt, qualities that clearly distinguish them from the competition.'
'Personally, Humberto Romero-Muci has established himself as a national and international reference point in the field of tax law. Humberto's legal opinions are profoundly accurate and provide insights that transcend the superficial, offering a substantial competitive advantage to his clients. His depth of knowledge and innovative approach to tax law is unparalleled.'

Key clients

Weatherford
Ubii Pagos
Mapfre
Columbus Networks Venezuela
Henkel
Embotelladora Mexicana de Bebidas Refrescantes
Vepica
Grupo Alecon
Mercado Libre

Work highlights

Represented Weatherford in two tax disputes, one involving municipal taxes and the other relating to an income tax assessment on foreign exchange gains.
Represented Colgate-Palmolive in an administrative appeal against an income tax assessment relating to the deduction of FX losses derived from debts with related parties in several jurisdictions.
Representing Henkel Tecnologías Venezuela in a judicial tax appeal filed against an income tax assessment.