Dentons‘ dispute resolution practice is divided into distinct teams focused on arbitration and litigation. In the litigation sphere, the firm has handled a vast quantity of domestic cases before the Supreme Court, while on the arbitration side, the team has represented clients in a mix of domestic and international matters before the leading local arbitral institutions, CACCC and CEDCA. As the head of both departments, Ramón Alvins has been active in commercial and civil litigation, with strength in insurance claims. Luis Ernesto Andueza assists in international arbitration, especially in matters requiring the interpretation of regulatory provisions, while Sergio Casinelli provides advice on the contractual, regulatory and corporate aspects involved in dispute resolution matters. Of counsel Pedro Saghy and senior counsel Fernando Sanquírico are other names to note.
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  • ‘It is a law firm with a solid reputation in the market. Among the premium firms their fees are quite competitive and they also have in-depth knowledge of Venezuelan legal practice.'

  • ‘Fernando Sanquírico has proven to be an outstanding lawyer, with not only deep legal knowledge, but also knowledge of the business. Additionally, we value his ability to explain complex problems in accessible language, as well as to find creative and comprehensive solutions to commercial disputes that arise for us.'

  • ‘The team perfectly combines its tools and attributes to give an excellent results.’

  • ‘Ramón Alvins and Fernando Sanquírico have worked with exceptional professionalism and excellent communication.’

  • 'Ramón Alvins takes on cases with a level of commitment we have never seen before. He studies the subject in depth and evaluates the alternatives, and gives clear recommendations.'

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Ramón Alvins