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SLV Consultores is a Venezuelan law firm that provides integrated, bespoke legal solutions with a focus on tax efficiency, transactional structuring, and wealth preservation. The firm advises banks and financial institutions, investment service companies and funds, energy-sector enterprises, pharmaceutical and food companies, and high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing client-centric, proactive, long-term relationships.
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Lawyers at this firm
Alejandro Silva Ortiz
Alejandro Silva Ortiz is founding partner of SLV Consultores. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in Venezuela by Chambers & Partners Latin America and specialises in international corporate and tax structuring, regulatory matters, and product distribution, with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical and food sectors. He provides expert counsel to a diverse client base, including laboratories, food companies, pharmacy chains, technology innovation firms, and family groups. · Corporate / M&A
Burt Hevia
Burt Hevia is an of counsel partner at the firm since 2022, specializing in tax and corporate law. He is an expert on local and international taxation, with a particular focus on corporate and financial structuring. His practice stands out due to his unique dual qualification as both a lawyer and a certified public accountant. This combination allows him to approach complex tax and corporate issues from a holistic legal and financial perspective, a distinct advantage when advising clients on intricate business strategies. He has enhanced this expertise with specialized programs in International Taxation at institutions like the Instituto Tecnológico de México (ITAM) and Maastricht University. Burt is a respected figure in the tax community, with several national and international publications on the subject and memberships in key professional organizations such as the Venezuelan Tax Law Association (AVDT) and the International Fiscal Association (IFA). · Tax
Carlos Altimari
Carlos Altimari is founding partner of the firm, offering corporate and contractual legal advice with a special emphasis on finance and the mass consumption sector. He is a specialist in designing corporate structures for the execution of businesses in Venezuela, along with implementing contractual international investment strategies. His extensive background provides him with a deep, practical understanding of complex financial and regulatory matters that informs his structuring practice. Carlos has participated in relevant acquisition operations in Venezuela, bringing extensive experience in the organization and execution of corporate due diligence and technology transfer operations. He routinely represents investment groups, banks, mass consumption companies, and technology innovation firms. · Corporate / M&A
Homero Moreno Riera
Homero Moreno Riera is a partner at SLV Consultores, having joined the firm in 2021. He specializes in a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters, with expertise that includes Public Economic Law, free competition, and complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts within the Oil & Gas and energy sectors. He primarily represents major engineering and construction companies, as well as firms in the hydrocarbon sector. · Corporate / M&A