D'Empaire is well versed in investor-state arbitration, including cases before ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals concerning state measures and nationalisations. The team also handles commercial arbitration under ICC and AAA rules, among others. Its litigation practice covers civil and commercial disputes, with experience in proceedings before the Supreme Tribunal of Justice. José Humberto Frías focuses on arbitration, while Pedro Perera acts in litigation involving civil, commercial, IP and constitutional issues. Other key team members are José Valentín González and associate Daniel Bustos, who supports the group’s arbitration work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Both José Frias and Daniel Bustos are great lawyers with a very pragmatic and client-friendly approach – they have a great knowledge of Venezuelan law, resolve queries quickly and effectively, and communicate in a clear and succinct manner.’
- ‘Experience and cohesion. It is the market-leading firm in almost all disciplines.’
Key clients
- Lufthansa Smurfit Kappa Liberty Mutual Clorox María de la Concepción Felipe Velásquez, et al. Diamante Trading Investments Dick Abanto Ishivata Luis García Armas RCTV
Lawyers
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Practice head
José Humberto Frías; Pedro Perera
Other key lawyers
José Valentín González; Daniel Bustos