Baker McKenzie operates across the energy sector, providing regulatory advice to key international and domestic players in the field. At the helm of the practice is María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati, who handles contract negotiations between private companies and Venezuela’s national oil company. Another notable figure is Eugenio Hernández-Bretón, who has specialist expertise in the oil and gas sector. Other key members of the team include senior associate Héctor Martínez and newly promoted partner Jesús Villegas.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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- ‘A very professional team with high-quality services.’
‘They are attentive to our needs and are highly specialised in their respective fields. Eugenio Hernández-Bretón is our main contact; he has extensive experience and knowledge of our sector.’
'It is a multidisciplinary law firm that provides excellent legal support.'
'Great professionals with a clear view of the hydrocarbon sector, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the sector's regulations.'
Key clients
- Total Energies
- Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
- Schlumberger
- Braskem
- Gazprom
- Equinor
- Eni
- Kypseli Energy Services, S.A.
- EquiPetrol
Work highlights
Assisted Confipetrol S.A.S. with a wide range of legal issues, including the structuring of its investment in Venezuela, comprehensive advice on U.S. sanctions, and navigating the regulatory requirements necessary to operate as a top-tier service provider in the Venezuelan oil and gas industry.
Assisted Equipetrol in a project to provide services to a state-owned gas company in Venezuela, as well as to provide critical services to several major oil and gas facilities in the country.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati
Other key lawyers
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón; Héctor Martínez; Jesús Villegas