Baker & McKenzie, S.C. has a strong track record of advising on an array of wealth management and tax-related services. Team members act as trusted advisers to numerous multinational companies, assisting with tax strategies for their Venezuelan operations and the tax aspects of major transactions, benefitting from the firm’s ability to access a wider global network. In addition, the team advises on the tax treatment of investment structures and asset protection. Tax litigation is also a particular strong suit. Ronald Evans leads the team and is skilled in advising on tax matters relating to cross-border transactions, investments and joint ventures, as well as on tax treaties. Manuel Marín frequently assists mining and oil companies with obtaining tax and customs benefits for projects, while Serviliano Abache Carvajal, who joined the team from his own firm in 2023, advises domestic and multinational entities on tax matters, including providing analysis of the tax consequences arising from different economic activities. Associate David Mongiovi is also a key member of the team.

The tax group at D'Empaire has a wealth of experience across all aspects of tax law, handling both international and domestic mandates. The team is skilled in administrative and judicial tax disputes and also has a strong presence in corporate tax matters, assisting a diverse clientele that includes both banks and major corporations with tax issues. The team is particularly active in advising clients in the oil and gas industry on matters including the tax aspects of projects. In the wealth management sphere, the group provides a range of services for high-net-worth families and individuals, including assistance with inheritance planning and business succession planning. Humberto Romero-Muci, whose expertise spans tax, accounting and customs matters, leads the practice. José Valecillos is noted for his advice to major companies, families and individuals on tax and estate planning.

The practice at Lega runs the gamut of tax work, from tax advisory and planning to assistance with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and litigation before courts of all levels. In particular, the firm has continued to consolidate its expertise in tax solutions for clients in the banking sector, although it assists a wide range of local and international companies. Nathalie Rodríguez-París specialises in tax consulting and planning, as well as tax issues affecting expatriates and double taxation treaties. Elina Pou is experienced in corporate tax matters and tax litigation. Of counsel Juan Cristóbal Carmona is another key name with expertise in tax issues in both the public and private sectors.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. offers a broad range of tax services, from providing tax advice to domestic and international clients on local and multi-jurisdictional matters to representing clients in tax litigation and administrative procedures before the tax authority - a key area of activity for both María Genoveva Páez Pumar and Juan Castillo Carvajal (who also advises on tax planning and the tax aspects of transactions such as M&A). Manuel Acedo Sucre is well versed in assisting international clients seeking to do business in Venezuela with the application of Venezuelan tax laws and regulations to their specific projects. Diego Lepervanche is experienced in advising on tax matters that relate to the international sanctions on Venezuela, while Francisco Alemán Planchart assists with estate planning, as well as general tax advice. Other notable names include litigation specialist Rosemary Thomas and associate Francesca Rigio.

Altum Abogados, S.C. offers both tax consulting and litigation assistance to clients, with years of experience in advising Venezuelan and Latin American corporations on tax issues within the Venezuelan market. Jorge Jraige leads the department and has broad experience in estate planning, tax consulting, and administrative and judicial litigation. Alfonso Porras and associates Ximena Dugarte, who has expertise spanning tax consulting, tax litigation and wealth management, and José Ignacio Arcaya provide support in tax matters.

Araquereyna‘s tax department handles a wide range of matters, from tax consulting to advice on the overlap of tax issues with corporate, regulatory and financial matters. Notably, the practice has assisted with tax planning for several major Venezuelan and multinational companies (as well as advising high-net-worth individuals) and is also experienced in tax litigation. María Carolina Cano, who routinely advises clients on tax and financial planning, leads the team with Gabriel Ruan Santos, an expert in tax litigation, and Ingrid García Pacheco.

Dentons‘ practice covers international and local taxation, and the team also has a robust skill set in representing clients in tax disputes and audits. In addition, the firm frequently advises on the tax aspects of cross-border business operations for multinational clients from industries such as pharmaceuticals and oil and gas. The team is led by senior counsels Moisés Vallenilla, who focuses on the tax implications of cross-border transactions and investments; Oscar Cunto André, who is experienced in representing clients in tax disputes; and Juan Andrés Osorio, who advises on municipal taxation, income tax and international taxation matters. Associates Rodrigo Farías Díaz and Andreína Requena Herrera are also names to note.

InterJuris Abogados specialises in advising on the tax implications of corporate and financial transactions, and also represent individuals and companies involved in disputes with the tax authorities, financial regulators and municipalities. Team members handle a diverse range of matters, from general tax issues relating to clients’ global business operations and the integration of cross-border corporate structures to the tax implications of corporate restructurings, transfer pricing and tax disputes. Practice head María Leticia Perera advises clients on both international and domestic tax matters. Associate Eleana Salazar Méndez is experienced in reassessment procedures carried out by the Venezuelan national and municipal tax authorities.

Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz' tax team offers advice on both national and international tax matters. The team is skilled in tax litigation, handling both judicial and administrative proceedings, in addition to assisting clients with tax planning, the tax aspects of corporate restructurings and commercial transactions, and the application of tax treaties. Managing partner Eduardo Travieso Uribe advises on the full spectrum of tax and customs matters, while Manuel Iturbe Alarcón routinely represents clients in audits and tax litigation, and Andreína Lusinchi Martínez combines expertise in corporate and tax law to provide clients with comprehensive tax advice. Associate Joseth Nathaniel Almea González is also noted.

Palacios, Torres & Korody provides a range of tax-related services, from tax planning and the tax effects of financing agreements to general consulting and tax litigation. Juan Esteban Korody specialises in tax and regulatory law, while Leonardo Palacios Márquez and José Gregorio Torres handle tax litigation, and Daniel Betancourt focuses on aiding clients with compliance with tax and customs obligations, as well as in litigation before the tax and constitutional courts. Associate Erika Cornilliac is another key name to note.

Ponte Andrade & Casanova provides a full tax offering, advising domestic companies and international corporations (and their local subsidiaries) on designing tax strategies to lower their tax burden, as well as having broad experience in tax litigation. Ramón Andrade Monagas leads the tax law and estate management team alongside Ignacio Ponte Brandt, who is adept at representing clients in disputes with the tax authorities. Associate Ignacio Andrade Cifuentes provides support in contentious and non-contentious tax matters.

SLV Consultores‘ tax practice is skilled in advising on the design and implementation of international tax planning strategies for clients in a variety of industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, health services and real estate. The team also assists clients with the structuring of their local and foreign operations to ensure tax efficiency across European, Latin American and BVI jurisdictions. In the wealth management sphere, the firm frequently advises on tax planning and the formation of family companies, trusts and private interest foundations. Alejandro Silva Ortiz co-leads the team with Burt Hevia, who is based in Mexico.

Tax and corporate boutique firm Sol Caballero & Asociados has a strong record of advising on corporate tax, tax planning, international tax and transfer pricing, in addition to handling litigation. The firm advises clients across a range of industry sectors, from construction to oil services and distribution. Jesús Sol-Gil is highly experienced in corporate tax, international tax, tax planning and litigation; he co-leads the practice alongside Rosa Caballero, who specialises in corporate tax and tax litigation and audits, handling both administrative and jurisdictional proceedings against the national, state and municipal tax administrations.