D'Empaire’s tax group is recognised for its breadth of expertise across both international and domestic tax matters. In particular, the team has significant strength in representing large corporations in high-profile administrative and judicial tax disputes, in addition to providing tax advice on major transactions and foreign investment projects, with a growing emphasis on the oil and gas sector. In the private client sphere, the team advises leading international private banks on tax matters for high-net-worth Venezuelan clients. The team is led by Humberto Romero-Muci, who brings extensive expertise in tax and transfer pricing litigation to the practice. José Manuel Valecillos is noted for his advice to Venezuelan companies, families and individuals on tax and estate planning matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What distinguishes Humberto Romero Muci and makes him stand out in the tax field is an exceptional combination of legal rigour, strategic vision, and an unusual dedication to detail. Unlike many competitors, he does not delegate the key aspects of cases; he is personally involved in the design and development of each strategy, thus ensuring a conceptual continuity and quality of argument that makes a difference.’
- ‘They compare favourably with the teams from other firms. They have a good relationship with company officials, possess extensive knowledge in financial and tax matters, are always ready to collaborate, and constantly review the criteria.’
Key clients
- Bekaert
- Colgate-Palmolive
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Humberto Romero-Muci
Other key lawyers
José Manuel Valecillos