Join our panel of leading lawyers from our offices in the United States and Venezuela for a series of timely discussions focused on the evolving business and legal environment in Venezuela.
From the latest on sanctions, energy sector reforms and investment protection to disputes, investigations and enforcement trends, explore how current developments are unfolding, the potential business considerations and what to expect next.
March 25, 2026 - Energy Reform in Venezuela: What businesses need to know
As Venezuela’s energy sector undergoes significant legal and regulatory change, Carlos Felce (Partner, Caracas), Eugenio Hernández-Bretón (Of Counsel, Caracas), Jose Moran (Partner, Chicago), Terence Gilroy (Partner, New York) and Janet Kim (Partner, Washington, DC) join a discussion moderated by Rod Rosenstein (Partner, Washington, DC) to explore:
- The current landscape of the oil and gas sector in Venezuela, including the new Hydrocarbons Law
- The US sanctions perspective: recent general licenses issued by OFAC
- Contracts of commercialization for the refinement and the sale of crude oil
Previous Webinars
February 24, 2026 - Doing Business in Venezuela: What companies need to know
Michelle Carr (Partner, Chicago), Kerry Contini (Partner, Washington, DC), Jesús Dávila (Partner, Caracas), Ronald Evans (Partner, Caracas), Carlos Felce (Partner, Caracas) and Alex Lamy (Partner, Washington DC) joined a discussion moderated by Rod Rosenstein (Partner, Washington, DC) to explore:
- The current legal framework for doing business in Venezuela: what’s changed and what hasn’t
- Investment considerations and business continuity strategies
- The latest US sanctions developments, including recent general licenses and what's on the horizon
January 16, 2026 - Navigating the Evolving Legal and Sanctions Landscape in Venezuela
Kerry Contini (Partner, Washington, DC), Carlos Felce (Partner, Caracas), Eugenio Hernández-Bretón (Partner, Caracas), Alex Lamy (Partner, Washington DC) and Alison Stafford Powell (Partner, Palo Alto) joined a discussion moderated by Rod Rosenstein (Partner, Washington, DC) to explore:
- The current legal and business landscape in Venezuela
- US sanctions – current state, licensing, and what's on the horizon
- Energy sector – specific sanctions considerations