Venezuela

Our M&A team advise leading local and multinational companies on the full spectrum of corporate matters, from day to day governance to high value mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and complex cross border matters. Our team excels at navigating regulatory demands and transactional challenges, ensuring clients execute strategic deals efficiently and with minimized risk.

Our Tax practice is recognized for its deep technical knowledge and practical approach to planning and controversy matters. We support clients in designing tax efficient structures, addressing regulatory changes, and resolving disputes before administrative and judicial authorities.

The Employment & Compensation practice group, with a strong understanding of Venezuela’s intricate labor framework, assists companies in managing workforce strategies, regulatory compliance, internal policies, labor audits, collective bargaining, and sensitive employee matters.

Our Dispute Resolution team represents clients in high stakes litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures. We offer a strategic, business oriented approach focused on protecting our clients’ interests, efficiently resolving conflicts and preventing future disputes through proactive risk management.

We also provide local and global advice in the following areas:

• Energy & Infrastructure
• Investigations, Compliance & Ethics
• International Commercial & Trade
• Banking & Finance
• Real Estate
• Capital Markets
• Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Pro Bono

We offer free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations and social initiatives that align with our commitment to strengthening communities and expanding access to justice. Guided by our local Pro Bono Committee, our lawyers apply their experience and technical excellence to support organizations tackling critical social issues.

Sustainability

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and integrating sustainable practices into our daily operations. The local Sustainability Committee executes the global Baker McKenzie program B-Green, which shas the purpose to measure our carbon footprint and set goals to reduce it, and fostering another sustainable initiatives. Our goal is to contribute positively to the environment while supporting a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity

We actively promote a workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Our initiatives focus on advancing gender equity and fostering an environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives. As part of a global firm, we understand that diversity drives creativity, enriches collaboration, and strengthens our ability to serve clients and communities effectively.