The team at Torres, Plaz & Araujo represents a range of companies, across sectors including telecommunications, electricity, energy, and food and beverages, in their dealings with public authorities. The firm is well versed in both administrative and judicial proceedings related to regulatory matters, as well as in expropriations, concessions and tenders. International investment arbitration is also a growing area of activity. Practice head Juan Domingo Alfonzo Paradisi has comprehensive expertise in contentious-administrative litigation, constitutional amparo actions, expropriations and privatisations. Domingo Piscitelli Nevola, who has notable experience in regulated sectors, and associate Juan Andrés Miralles Quintero advise both local and foreign companies in public law matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Torres, Plaz & Araujo has developed a team with solid knowledge in this area. It maintains internal coordination, which facilitates workflow.'
‘Excellent professional training. A thorough understanding of the legal world and the know-how to provide advice given the current conditions in Venezuela.'
'The TPA team are characterised by their competence in handling the matters entrusted to them. Their responses and the service provide stand out for being solid and well-referenced.'
'The presence and leadership of Juan Domingo Alfonzo is a plus in our relationship with TPA. He is a lawyer who is recognised for his experience.'
Key clients
- Pepsico Alimentos, SCA
- Polar Group (Alimentos Polar Comercial, CA and Cervecería Polar, CA)
- Fibranova, CA
- Oxinova, CA
- Astillas Nacionales CA (ANCA)
- Taurel & Cía Sucrs., CA
- Toyota de Venezuela, CA
- Zim Venezuela, CA
- Industria Alimenticia de Cereales y Harina,CA. (Alimentos Mary)
- Interaseo, SA ESP
- Rontarca Willis, CA
- BMW de México, SA
Practice head
Juan Domingo Alfonzo Paradisi
Other key lawyers
Domingo Piscitelli Nevola; Juan Andrés Miralles Quintero