Torres, Plaz & Araujo

Torres, Plaz & Araujo's practice ranges from advice on corporate income tax and the tax elements of M&A to direct and indirect taxation and customs and excise issues. As a founding member of Lataxnet, a network of Latin American tax firms, and WTS Global, the firm is well positioned to work with international firms to assist clients with cross-border tax issues. The firm acts for clients from a wide range of industry sectors, including agribusiness, food, and the extractive and petrochemicals industries. Juan Carlos Garantón-Blanco heads the team alongside Valentina Cabrera Medina and Rodolfo Plaz Abreu, while Federico Araujo Medina is also a name to note.

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Key clients

  • AngloAmerican Group (Minera Loma de Níquel)
  • Shell Group
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Work highlights

  • Advising Angloamerican Group on tax issues relating to its Venezuelan corporate and financing structure.
  • Advised on the impact of local taxation on the operations of Shell Venezuela.
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