Born, Caracas, Venezuela, April 26, 1961; admitted to Bar, 1987; joined Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. in 1986. Partner since 1998.

Co-leader of our Litigation Department.

Advises clients on labor law and procedures, worker negotiations, contracts and union issues; taxation; public law and regulatory matters; civil law; corporate governance and commercial matters; among others.

Represents clients in dispute resolution, including cassation procedures before the Supreme Tribunal of Justice.

Has been professor of Third Level Moot Trials, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello; and assistant professor of Labor Law, Universidad Metropolitana.

Education

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Lawyer, 1986)

Universidad Central de Venezuela (Graduate studies on Tax Law, 1994).

Languages

Spanish and basic knowledge of English.

Awards and recognitions

Recommended by The Legal 500 in Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment, and Real Estate.

Recommended by Latin Lawyer as Key Partner in Labour and Litigation.