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Comprehensive legal coverage for corporate operations in Venezuela.

01

Corporate Law & Foreign Investment

We structure your legal presence in Venezuela from day one.

  • Entity incorporation
  • Joint venture structuring
  • Mergers, acquisitions & divestitures
  • Corporate governance & shareholder agreements
  • Filings before the relevant regulatory authorities
  • Local counsel coordination
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02

Transactional & Financial Law

Solid, well-documented contracts and financial structures.

  • Civil, commercial & investment contracts
  • Joint venture & SHA
  • Asset & share purchase agreements
  • Financing & loan agreements
  • Real & personal guarantees
  • Contractual due diligence
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03

Real Estate Law

Legal certainty in every asset transaction.

  • Property acquisition & sale
  • Real estate due diligence
  • Lease agreements
  • Horizontal property regime
  • Public Registry registration
  • Development project counsel
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04

Regulatory & Administrative Law

We navigate the Venezuelan regulatory environment so your operation moves forward.

  • Permits, registrations & authorizations
  • Filings with SAREN, SUNDDE, SAIME
  • Regulatory filing follow-up
  • Sector-specific regulatory advice
  • Occupational health & safety (LOPCYMAT)
  • Administrative appeals
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05

Labor & Employment Law

The right employment structure for your operations in Venezuela.

  • Individual & collective contracts
  • Payroll & severance (LOTTT)
  • Expatriate hiring within the limits of art. 27 LOTTT
  • Occupational health & safety (LOPCYMAT)
  • Labor Inspectorate mediation
  • Labor audits
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06

Compliance & Corporate Integrity

Operate with integrity in accordance with Venezuelan law.

  • Anti-corruption & anti-bribery programs
  • Prevention of money laundering (AML)
  • Personal data protection (habeas data, art. 28 of the Constitution, and international standards)
  • Compliance audits
  • Continuous regulatory monitoring
  • Integrity due diligence
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07

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

When dialogue is not enough, strategic representation.

  • Dispute resolution clauses
  • Advice on applicable investment treaties
  • Mediation & conciliation
  • Domestic arbitration (CEDCA)
  • Court representation
  • Judgment enforcement and debt collection
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10

Corporate Training

Legal knowledge as a competitive advantage.

  • Contract drafting for non-lawyers
  • Administrative procedures
  • Banking & financial law
  • Compliance for management
  • Strategic negotiation & ADR
  • Practical labor law
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Evaluating an operation in Venezuela?

A first conversation to understand your situation and propose a work plan.

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Maracaibo, Venezuela

Niño & Niño Abogados Asociados practices Venezuelan law only. For advice on foreign law, we coordinate with the international advisor of your choice.