The Firm

Founded in 1997

We are a boutique law firm focused in Oil & Gas and Corporate Law. Our practice is rooted in deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and a commitment to delivering results for both national and international clients.We have advised leading multinational corporations, energy consortiums, and industrial groups across Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Our work spans complex regulatory frameworks, high-stakes litigation, and cross-border transactions, particularly within the oil and gas sector. Whether navigating fiscal regimes, structuring joint ventures, or resolving commercial disputes, our team brings clarity and precision to every challenge.

What We Do

Tax Law

  • Indirect taxation, constitutional tax principles, and administrative doctrine.

  • Tax litigation, audits, reimbursements, and dispute resolution.

  • Municipal taxation for oil and gas activities,

  • Exchange control and fiscal regimes.

Oil & Gas

  • Legal frameworks for Empresas Mixtas and NOC participation.

  • Contractual and fiscal terms of the Apertura Petrolera.

  • Decommissioning and compensation regimes.

  • Customs exemptions and antidumping litigation.

  • International construction contracts and offshore operations

Corporate & Commercial Law

  • Shareholder disputes and commercial litigation.

  • Debt recovery and nullity of shareholder meetings.

  • Legal due diligence for acquisitions in the energy sector.

  • Structuring of JVA’s, HOA’s, NDA’s, and MOU’s.

Get In Touch

Key Contacts

Ivan López

Founder, Managing Partner

[email protected]

mobile +1 (786) 644-7279 / +58 (414) 285-9441

office (212) 953-7144 / (212) 953-7022

Location

Av. Fco. de Miranda,
Centro Seguros Sudamerica,
Oficina 11 B-1.
El Rosal, Caracas.

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