The 'exceptional' team at Baker & McKenzie, S.C. stands out for its expertise in corporate tax, advising major multinationals on tax planning and the tax aspects of significant corporate transactions, often drawing on its global network to provide cross-border advice. The practice is particularly active in assisting clients in the oil and gas sector, but other sectors of strength include telecoms and healthcare. Practice head Ronald Evans, who also chairs the firm's global wealth management group, is highly regarded for his advice on the taxation of cross-border transactions, in addition to handling high-profile tax litigation. Other notable contacts include Oscar Morean, Manuel Marín, who focuses on customs issues, and associate David Mongiovi.

The 'outstanding' Altum Abogados, S.C. advises both local and multinational companies on the tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions, including M&A, spin-offs and corporate restructurings, as well as tax planning and compliance. In addition, the team represents clients in appeals against assessments by the tax authority. Jorge Jraige, whose practice spans tax planning, wealth management, direct and indirect tax consulting, and litigation, leads the team. Ximena Dugarte Rodríguez is also a key contact.

Dentons significantly expanded its tax practice in March 2021 through its merger with Vallenilla, Escalante & Asociados, bringing on board international tax restructuring expert Moisés Vallenilla , Oscar Cunto André , who advises on the tax aspects of large financial transactions, and Juan Andrés Osorio , who focuses on the tax implications of using foreign currency. Meanwhile, Luis Fraga Pittaluga  leads the international tax practice. The team also assists clients in tax litigation and audits, acting for an impressive roster of multinational companies.

InterJuris Abogados is particularly experienced in international tax matters, advising multinational companies and financial institutions on the day-to-day tax aspects of their operations, cross-border tax structuring and the tax implications of transactions, including corporate restructurings. The team is also active in representing clients in disputes with the Venezuelan tax authority. Miami-based Maria Leticia Perera, who focuses on international tax and estate planning, leads the practice alongside Fernando Ríos Morillo in Caracas. Associate Eleana Salazar Méndez is also noted for tax planning and disputes.

Leĝa Abogados‘ practice spans advice on tax planning and the tax aspects of corporate transactions as well as litigation. In particular, the team has been active in advising key players in the banking and finance sector on tax issues, while other clients include major multinationals and local companies from the pharmaceuticals, technology, telecoms, and food and beverages sectors, among others. Following the departures of Jesús Sol-Gil and Rosa Caballero, the team is led by Spain-based Nathalie Rodríguez-París , a specialist in international taxation. Elina Pou , who focuses on corporate tax and litigation, is also a name to note.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. is particularly experienced in advising international clients on tax planning and the structuring of their operations and acquisitions in Venezuela, although the team also acts for a number of major local companies. Other areas of expertise include assisting clients during tax audits, handling litigation and administrative proceedings, and assisting individual clients with estate planning. Tax planning expert Manuel Acedo Sucre and María Genoveva Páez Pumar, who handles tax disputes, lead the practice. Diego Lepervanche is also noted for corporate tax matters.

Torres, Plaz & Araujo is highly active in advising local and multinational clients in the banking, food and beverages, and oil and gas sectors on tax issues, with expertise in corporate tax (including in relation to restructurings and cross-border M&A), indirect tax, and customs issues. In addition, the team advises on transfer pricing and handles tax litigation, including multi-jurisdictional disputes. The private client side of the practice assists with tax structuring and relocations. Juan Carlos Garantón-Blanco, energy sector specialist Valentina Cabrera Medina and Rodolfo Plaz Abreu head the practice.

Palacios, Torres & Korody advises domestic and international clients from the banking, food and beverages, construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors, among others, on day-to-day tax issues and policies, planning, and the tax implications of financial and corporate transactions. In addition, the team is experienced in tax and regulatory litigation. Leonardo Palacios, Juan Korody and José Gregorio Torres lead the practice.

Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz focuses on advising multinationals with a presence in Venezuela and large domestic companies on tax planning and restructuring, as well as the tax aspects of commercial transactions, including M&A. The team also assists clients with local and international tax compliance and tax disputes. Eduardo Travieso Uribe, who is experienced in international tax planning, Manuel Iturbe Alarcón, an expert in audits and tax litigation, and newly promoted partner Andreína Lusinchi Martínez head the team.

Raffalli de Lemos Halvorssen Ortega y Ortiz has a wide-ranging tax practice spanning tax planning and general advice, administrative and judicial litigation, tax due diligence on corporate transactions, estate planning and customs duties. Andrés Luis Halvorssen is the key contact.

Rodríguez & Mendoza is experienced in advising clients on compliance with international and local tax regulations, as well as the tax aspects of corporate structuring, income tax and VAT. The team also handles judicial and administrative proceedings before the Venezuelan tax authority. Names to note include Oswaldo Anzola, who advises local and foreign oil and gas, banking, telecoms and pharmaceutical companies, and disputes expert Elvira Dupouy Mendoza.

Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with experience in tax compliance, tax planning, and administrative and judicial proceedings before the tax authority. The team also advises on issues relating to customs duties, income tax and VAT. Alfredo Travieso and Juan Carlos Castillo Carvajal are the key contacts.