Strategic Partners for Emerging Markets
We guide companies through the legal landscape of Venezuela.
Our Areas of Expertise
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We help clients understand and comply with Venezuela’s fast-evolving regulatory framework. From industry-specific licensing to administrative proceedings and sectoral oversight, we serve as your legal interface with regulators and government entities.
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SimonWallis conducts detailed legal due diligence for M&A, partnerships, land acquisitions, or greenfield investments. We identify hidden liabilities and help structure deals with maximum legal protection.
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We represent clients in local and international arbitration (ICSID, UNCITRAL, CCI) and dispute settlement forums, particularly in cases involving state contracts, energy concessions, and cross-border claims.
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We support foreign hotel groups, developers, and investors in acquiring, financing, and managing tourism-related assets in Venezuela — including coastal, ecological, and heritage destinations.
Antitrust & Competition
We advise on antitrust compliance, merger control, and regulatory investigations, helping clients navigate complex competition laws across jurisdictions.
Banking & Finance
Our team provides comprehensive legal support on financing transactions, regulatory compliance, and financial structuring for banks, lenders, and borrowers.
Data & Privacy Law
We guide businesses through data protection regulations, cybersecurity compliance, and privacy risk management, ensuring robust data governance.
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in high-stakes disputes, offering strategic counsel in arbitration, mediation, and litigation across various legal forums.
Oil & Gas Licensing
We support energy clients across the value chain, from exploration and production to distribution and regulation, with deep industry insight.
M&A and Private Equity
We advise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity investments, offering strategic, deal-focused counsel from start to close.
Meet Our Founders
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Alejandra I. Wallis
Partner
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Jean P. Simon
Partner
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