Ponte Andrade & Casanova

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Ponte Andrade & Casanova continues to advise local and international clients on a broad spectrum of employment matters, including workplace policies, labour disputes and compliance with Venezuelan labour regulations. The firm stands out for its depth of expertise in occupational health and safety matters, an area in which it has also contributed to legislative development. The team is active in employment and social security litigation, representing clients before administrative and judicial bodies. Ignacio Andrade Monagas, who regularly advises multinational companies across Latin America on complex employment issues, jointly heads the practice with Francisco Casanova Sanjurjo, who focuses on social security and workplace safety matters, and Ignacio Ponte Brandt, who has particular strength in employment litigation. Associate Fanduar Boada provides support across contentious matters and remains a key member of the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Ponte Andrade & Casanova team stands out for its combination of legal knowledge, strategic vision, and a highly personalised approach. Their strongest qualities include their proactivity, rapid responses, and ability to anticipate potential legal risks. The firm's partners and associates not only have solid training but also extensive business experience, making them essential allies in decision-making.'
  • ‘The team has a comprehensive approach, and is adaptable, and deeply committed to our requirements. The firm's attorneys are not only experts in Venezuelan labour law, but they also combine their technical knowledge with a strategic perspective that adds value to every interaction.'

Key clients

  • Coca-Cola FEMSA de Venezuela, C.A.
  • Banco Exterior C.A., Banco Universal

Work highlights

Participated in the Social Dialogue Forum, as delegates sent by Fedecámaras, the country’s largest business-owner association, to negotiate the implementation of ILO Conventions 26, 87 and 144 alongside the Venezuelan government and major labour unions.