Economic regulation in Venezuela

D'Empaire

D'Empaire has a firm grasp in handling economic regulation matters for clients in the pharmaceutical industry in particular, with the team providing advice on matters ranging from administrative contracts to regulatory issues relating to entering the market and importing products into Venezuela. José Valentín González, who counts compliance among his areas of expertise, and regulatory specialist José Humberto Frías lead the team.

Praxisleiter:

José Valentín González; José Humberto Frías


Kernmandanten

Novartis Venezuela


Bristol-Myers Squibb


Sanofi-Aventis


Bayer Venezuela


Bekaert-Vicson


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  • Advised the Venezuelan branches of clients including Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Bayer on new mechanisms to import drugs to Venezuela under the new regulatory framework.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. offers a wide variety of regulatory services, encompassing advice on economic sanctions affecting Venezuela, price controls and exchange controls, and banking and insurance compliance, among other areas. Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre is an expert in regulatory matters in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, while Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche are key names for advice on foreign sanctions.

Praxisleiter:

Carlos Eduardo Acedo; Diego Lepervanche; Luisa Lepervanche


Kernmandanten

MSD Pharmaceutical


National Credit Bank


Solsica Corporation


Venezuelan Operational Transportation Industry


Coca-Cola Services


Munich Re and Munchener from Venezuela


Elmor Laboratories


Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry


National Association of Colombian Businessmen


Ecoanalytics


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  • Advised various clients and private forums, including the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce (VenAmCham), Ecoanalítica and the National Association of Colombian Entrepreneurs (ANDI) on complying with the sanctions imposed by the United States of America and the European Union as they engage with Venezuelan law.
  • Advised MSD Farmacéutica, Corporación Solsica and others on regulatory matters including currency exchange controls, international sanctions, banking and insurance regulations, consumer protection regulations and foreign investments.