Dentons‘ practice covers international and local taxation, and the team also has a robust skill set in representing clients in tax disputes and audits. In addition, the firm frequently advises on the tax aspects of cross-border business operations for multinational clients from industries such as pharmaceuticals and oil and gas. The team is led by senior counsels Moisés Vallenilla, who focuses on the tax implications of cross-border transactions and investments; Oscar Cunto André, who is experienced in representing clients in tax disputes; and Juan Andrés Osorio, who advises on municipal taxation, income tax and international taxation matters. Associates Rodrigo Farías Díaz and Andreína Requena Herrera are also names to note.
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Key clients

  • Rodamientos Rovi
  • Banco Sofitasa, Banco Universal
  • Cervecería Regional
  • Beierdorf
  • Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios
  • Corporación Telemic
  • Supermetanol
  • Galanet
  • Megalabs Venezuela
  • CRM Financial Group

Work highlights

  • Represented a pharmaceutical company in a tax audit carried out by the Venezuelan Tax Authority regarding the income tax return of the fiscal year 2019.
  • Advised a beverage company on the tax implications of the acquisition of a note as a collateral for a loan.

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Moisés Vallenilla

Practice head

Moises Vallenilla; Oscar Cunto André; Juan Andrés Osorio