Baker McKenzie maintains a prominent position in the Venezuelan market, offering a broad range of tax and wealth management services. The team is well regarded for its advice to major multinationals on tax issues affecting their local operations, and has recently seen a marked increase in activity in transactional tax matters, particularly in the oil and gas and liquor and spirits industries, drawing on deep expertise in these sectors and the strength of its international network. The group is led by Caracas managing partner Ronald Evans, who also oversees the firm’s global wealth management group, and has extensive experience in complex international tax matters, including the tax implications of cross-border transactions and investments. Other key members include Serviliano Abache Carvajal, who takes the lead on local tax matters (both advisory work and litigation), Manuel Marín, an expert in customs issues, and senior associate David Mongiovi.
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Testimonials
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'The team at Baker McKenzie is highly competitive and highly regarded. They provide professional advice and support to their clients, with extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas they consult on.'
'Ronald Evans enjoys great professional prestige due to his solid training and extensive experience.'
'David Mongiovi is a young lawyer with great problem-solving skills.'
'Manuel Marín stands out for his knowledge of the subject matter and alignment with our values.'
Key clients
- Minera Loma de Níquel (Anglo American)
- YPFB Andina
- Bardinet, S.A.
- Broadcom
- Unilever Andina Venezuela
- AstraZeneca Venezuela
- Repsol, S.A.
- ENI Venezuela E&P Holding S.A.
- Cigarrera Bigott Sucs. (British American Tobacco)
- LG Electronics
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Industria Alimentaria Nacional de Cereales y Harinas, C.A. (Iancarina)
Work highlights
Providing Minera Loma de Niquel with an analysis of the company’s situation from a tax perspective, and advised on tax and customs obligations and how to maximise available tax and customs benefits.
Assisted Grupo Fuller with several highly technical and sensitive tax audits and assessment procedures conducted by the national tax administration for allegedly omitting the payment of income tax, value added tax and municipal business tax.
Provided comprehensive tax advice to 100 % Banco on a complex sale of assets transaction.
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Practice head
Ronald Evans
Other key lawyers
Serviliano Abache Carvajal; David Mongiovi; Manuel Marín