Torres, Plaz & Araujo — Venezuela

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Torres, Plaz & Araujo (TPA) is a premier full-service law firm based in Caracas, Venezuela, renowned for delivering innovative, high-value legal solutions since its establishment in 1972. With a commitment to excellence, experience, innovation, and client dedication, TPA has solidified its position as a leading firm in the Venezuelan legal market. ### Firm Overview - Founded: 1972 - Headquarters: Caracas, Venezuela - President Partner: Guillermo de la Rosa Stolk - Partner Directors: Domingo Alfozo Paradisi, Juan Carlos Garantón, Jesús Escudero - General Partners: Andrea Cruz, Domingo Piscitelli - Lawyers: 20 - Languages: English, Spanish ### Core Practice Areas Tax Law & Tax Litigation: TPA is recognized for its expertise in structuring and restructuring corporate businesses and projects both domestically and internationally. The firm has acted as special tax counsel in significant cross-border transactions, offering proficiency in corporate taxation, transfer pricing, VAT, customs duties, and tax dispute resolution. Energy: The firm has played a pivotal role in advising on oil and gas projects, petrochemical ventures, and EPC contracts. TPA's experience spans from the oil opening in the 1990s to advising on the migration of operating agreements into mixed enterprises and negotiating offshore blocks and gas licenses. Corporate & Commercial: TPA provides comprehensive legal support in commercial matters, including structuring foreign investments, optimizing bilateral investment treaties, corporate finance, M&A, bankruptcy law, banking, asset protection, and capital markets. Public Law: The firm advises clients on administrative litigation, international investment arbitrations, and regulatory matters across various industries such as banking, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and energy. Dispute Resolution: TPA handles civil and commercial litigation, as well as domestic and international arbitration proceedings, with notable strengths in the banking, insurance, and aeronautical sectors. ### International Alliances TPA is the exclusive Venezuelan member of the Latin American Tax and Legal Network (LATAXNET) and the State Capital Global Law Firm Group. These affiliations enable the firm to craft efficient tax strategies compatible with international requirements. ### Recognition The firm's dedication to legal excellence has been acknowledged by various legal directories and organizations, reflecting its status as a top-tier law firm in Venezuela. For more information, please visit https://torresplazaraujo.com/en/. ### Languages - Spanish - English

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Lawyers in this office

Andrea Cruz

General Partner · Litigation

Domingo Piscitelli

General Partner · Corporate / M&A

Guillermo de la Rosa Stolk

President Partner · Corporate / M&A

Jesús Escudero

Partner Director · Dispute Resolution

José Antonio De Sousa

Departamental Partner · Corporate / M&A

Juan Carlos Garantón-Blanco

Partner Director · Corporate / M&A

Juan Domingo Alfonzo Paradisi

Partner Director · Public Law

Rodolfo Plaz

Partner - Consultant - · Taxation

Valentina Cabrera

Consultant Partner · Tax