Araquereyna

Araquereyna distinguishes itself through the management of high-stakes mandates which combine fiscal and public law considerations with corporate strategy and regulatory compliance. Global conglomerates and local industrial groups frequently instruct the firm to handle sophisticated oversight challenges and international integration, particularly when executing orderly market retreats or debt restructurings. The practice has in-depth knowledge of industries subject to specialised tax regimes, including food and premium spirits, and offers high-level expertise in fintech architecture and administrative litigation. By providing integrated corporate, tax litigation, labour risk mitigation and public law advice, the department provides support to clients throughout the aviation, energy and insurance fields. María Carolina Cano acts as the firm’s primary contact for corporate and tax strategy, leading on significant multinational acquisitions and restructurings. Pedro Sosa serves as a lead strategist for governance and operational reorganisations, notably assisting clients with the design of sensitive exit frameworks. Gabriel Ruan Santos is a prominent figure for complex tax disputes and administrative negotiations, while Ingrid García Pacheco is noted for her command of the technicalities of fiscal audits and investigations. Marcos Carrillo focuses on energy-sector arbitration, specifically regarding the recovery of expropriated assets in the oil industry, and Antonio Canova heads the regulatory practice, with a specialism in constitutional law and the enforcement of international awards. Federica Mena is frequently active in debt restructurings and transactions involving sanctions-sensitive elements, while Juan José Figueroa oversees cross-border M&A and manages high-value labour litigation. Senior associate Patricia Lozada is key to the labour practice and leads employment mandates for international networks. Founding partners Luis Alfredo Araque, Manuel Reyna and Maripi Viso provide senior leadership, with Reyna maintaining a strong focus on aviation and infrastructure law. Juan Carlos Balzán is a noted name for administrative proceedings, while Guido Mejía coordinates complex multi-party litigation before the Venezuelan courts. Senior statesperson Gustavo Reyna and Pedro Luis Planchart further strengthen the firm’s capacity to handle major cross-border mandates. All lawyers are fluent in Spanish and English.