Baker & McKenzie, S.C. covers a wide range of corporate matters, from due diligence and M&A, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations to contracts, compliance and corporate governance, for multinational and domestic clients. The firm benefits from its international network, which enables lawyers in various jurisdictions to provide integrated advice on compliance and cross-border M&A. Jesús Dávila advises domestic and multinational companies on the full scope of corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and takeovers, and has assisted clients with adapting their operations to the Venezuelan environment. The strong secondary line-up includes senior associates Adriana Gonçalves, who has assisted national and international clients in major M&A transactions, Marie Roschelle Quintero and Jesús Villegas, and associate María-Fernanda Uzcátegui.
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‘Baker & McKenzie are the lawyers who handle our most strategic matters and the projects that have the greatest impact on the business. They are lawyers par excellence, in whom we fully trust to handle the most decisive matters for our operations due to their dedication, commitment, understanding of the business, preparation, track record, experience and the quality of the service we receive throughout.'
‘Jesús Villegas is a great lawyer and excellent ally thanks to his preparation, his professionalism, his dedication, and above all his understanding of the business and thinking oriented to the needs of the business.'
‘The firm stands out for its ability to understand and apply specific regulations and standards in the pharmaceutical sector, and its ability to draft and review complex issues.'
‘It is a good team - multidisciplinary and effective.'
‘Our experience with the Baker & McKenzie team was really good. They have good organisation and are great partners to our company.’
‘We know we can rely on Marie Roschelle Quintero's expertise.’
Key clients
- Aurelius European Opportunities IV
- Flsmidth Minerals
Work highlights
- Advising private equity group Aurelius on the acquisition of the LSG Group from Deutsche Lufthansa.
- Advised multinational technology company Flsmidth Minerals, which provides the global mining and cement industries with equipment and services, with the liquidation process of its local entity, FLSmidth Dorr-Oliver Eimco Venezuela.
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Practice head
Jesús Dávila