María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati

Maria Eugenia Salazar has more than 15 years of experience and became partner in 2010; her main areas of expertise are: data privacy and cyber security, telecoms, energy and investment protection and arbitration. María Eugenia has special recognitions in dispute resolution/arbitration. According to Chambers María Eugenia is described by market insiders and peers as a key partner very active in the dispute resolution arena, and as a "a very able lawyer." Legal 500 also recognizes María Eugenia as a key player in investment arbitration; energy and natural resources, environmental and public law. Among the testimonials, Legal 500 includes: "The dispute resolution practice is one of the strongest in Venezuela. We have seen first-hand the efficient and positive leadership of Maria Eugenia Salazar Furiati. They offer their clients advice on international arbitration, both commercial and investment." "Maria Eugenia Salazar Furiati, who is one of the team leaders, stands out for combining knowledge of arbitration procedures with industry-specific considerations. She is an excellent litigator and negotiator, and always has time for her clients." · Baker McKenzie

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María Eugenia Salazar-Furiati is a partner at Baker McKenzie in Venezuela with over 15 years of experience, having become partner in 2010. She specializes in data privacy and cyber security, telecoms, energy, and investment protection and arbitration. She is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500 as a key partner in dispute resolution/arbitration, investment arbitration, energy and natural resources, environmental, and public law. She advises clients on investment protection under international treaties, handles international arbitration before ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals, and manages cross-border contracts. She also has experience with local regulatory bodies, state-owned companies, and litigation in Venezuelan courts.

Practice areas

Data PrivacyCyber SecurityTelecommunicationsEnergyInvestment ProtectionArbitrationDispute ResolutionPublic LawCorporate

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Baker McKenzie · Maria Eugenia Salazar has more than 15 years of experience and became partner in 2010; her main areas of expertise are: data privacy and cyber security, telecoms, energy and investment protection and arbitration. María Eugenia has special recognitions in dispute resolution/arbitration. According to Chambers María Eugenia is described by market insiders and peers as a key partner very active in the dispute resolution arena, and as a "a very able lawyer." Legal 500 also recognizes María Eugenia as a key player in investment arbitration; energy and natural resources, environmental and public law. Among the testimonials, Legal 500 includes: "The dispute resolution practice is one of the strongest in Venezuela. We have seen first-hand the efficient and positive leadership of Maria Eugenia Salazar Furiati. They offer their clients advice on international arbitration, both commercial and investment." "Maria Eugenia Salazar Furiati, who is one of the team leaders, stands out for combining knowledge of arbitration procedures with industry-specific considerations. She is an excellent litigator and negotiator, and always has time for her clients."

Venezuela

Expertise

International arbitration (ICSID, UNCITRAL)Cross-border contractsRegulatory affairsLitigationInvestment treaty arbitrationData privacy and cyber security compliance

Education

Central University of Venezuela – Master in Administrative Law (2005)
McGill University – LL.M. in Telecommunications (2000)
Andrés Bello Catholic University – M.C.L., Honors (1994)

Admissions

Caracas Bar Association

Languages

EnglishItalianSpanish