LEĜA Abogados

With more than 40 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, LEĜA stands out as a leading reference in the market, thanks to its ability to adapt nimbly to the constant changes in the industry. Our extensive experience has allowed us to forge strong relationships with a diversity of clients, from representative offices of international banks, to oil companies involved in complex financial transactions, investment funds, national and international banks, as well as development banks and institutional investors.

We have participated in major projects, including the negotiation of multi-million dollar financial agreements in the oil sector, comprehensive advice to international banks on regulatory and foreign exchange issues, the legal structuring of financial institutions such as venture capital funds, and the issuance and purchase of securities by institutional clients.

In addition, our collaboration with the Corporate Criminal Law area has allowed us to assist financial institutions in regulatory compliance against money laundering and corruption, as well as in the interpretation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Bribery Act in the United Kingdom. We have conducted significant corporate investigations related to regulatory breaches by financial institutions and represented investors affected by banking fraud internationally.

El equipo de Fusiones y Adquisiciones asiste y representa a nuestros clientes en negociaciones, tanto con empresas públicas como privadas, preparando contratos, realizando auditorías legales y emitiendo opiniones sobre contratos y estructuras corporativas, así como cualquier otro aspecto relacionado con la fusión y/o adquisición, incluidos los contratos de financiación, la constitución de garantías, la constitución de joint ventures y otros asuntos similares.

Asesoramiento sobre la reubicación de expatriados en Venezuela. Asistencia a clientes venezolanos con su asentamiento en otras jurisdicciones.

We provide specialized advice to national and international companies in the mining and hydrocarbon industry. We have a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in the negotiation of concessions, financing agreements, strategic alliances, regulatory compliance and tax framework.

We are recognized for our experience in developing, building, and financing key projects in oil, gas, energy, and infrastructure, including hydroelectric and petrochemical plants.

In the mining sector, we have assisted companies in the exploitation of metallic and non-metallic minerals such as aluminum, nickel, gold, iron and salt. In terms of hydrocarbons and gas, we have collaborated with multinational shareholders of joint ventures, oil and petrochemical service companies, as well as liquid and natural gas companies.

In addition, we are involved in the incorporation of oil companies, design and negotiation of contracts, daily legal support, negotiation of  joint venture agreements, advice on specific projects, and preparation of documentation for Gas License tenders.

Our services include the creation of joint ventures, negotiation of financial agreements, specialized tax advice and regulatory compliance.

We brought together our corporate/M&A and energy and natural resources departments to advise corporations in China, Russia, Spain, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, Korea and the United States, among others, on their legal needs in the Venezuelan market.

Our team of experts specializes in legal compliance, developing customized programs, and providing comprehensive advice on a wide range of issues, from business ethics to environmental regulations and data protection.

In the area of legal compliance, LEĜA stands out for its ability to design and implement effective programs that ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects relevant to the company. From trade controls to document management and customs regulations, our proactive and specialized approach provides the peace of mind of operating within established legal limits, mitigating risks and protecting business reputation.

In mergers and acquisitions, we offer comprehensive assistance in negotiations with public and private companies, preparing contracts, conducting thorough legal audits and issuing expert opinions on corporate structures. We are committed to guiding our clients through every stage of the merger or acquisition process, including the drafting of financing agreements, the creation of guarantees, the formation of joint ventures and other key aspects of the successful transaction.

Negociación con sindicatos, contratación internacional, planificación de la plantilla y beneficios para empleados, y representación de empresas ante tribunales y organismos gubernamentales en asuntos laborales.

Litigación comercial, civil, marítima y de propiedad intelectual nacional e internacional.

La propiedad intelectual es la disciplina jurídica que protege las creaciones originales literarias, artísticas o científicas, expresadas por cualquier medio o soporte, tangible o intangible, actualmente conocido o inventado en el futuro. El contenido de estos Derechos Intelectuales incluye cualquier bien cuya existencia es única, original y puramente intelectual, incluso antes de su expresión o materialización en un cuerpo físico.