• Carlos Eduardo Acedo recognized by the Business Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (CEDCA) as the most appointed arbitrator

    On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of CEDCA, on November 20, 2024.
    29/11/2024


    We are pleased to announce that our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, was recognized as the most appointed arbitrator by the Business Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (CEDCA), one of the two main arbitration centers in Venezuela.

    His participation in the area of ​​commercial arbitration is significant thanks to his extensive experience; this recognition joins that of Chambers and Partners as “Most In Demand Arbitrator”.

    We thank CEDCA for this recognition!


  • The Legal 500 awards MENPA first place in 7 of the 10 areas covered for Venezuela: Banking and Finance, Corporate and Acquisitions, Litigation, Economic Regulation, Public Law, Real Estate and Taxes. MENPA is also recommended in Energy, Labor and Intellectual Property.

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Lepervanche, Juan C. Castillo Carvajal, Francisco Alemán Planchart, María del Carmen López, Francesca Rigio and Sobella Gómez
    05/11/2024


    We are pleased to announce that MENPA and its attorneys have been recognized by the international directory, The Legal 500, in this year's edition for Latin America, in all the areas it analyzes.

    MENPA is ranked first in Banking and Finance, Corporate, Litigation, Economic Regulation, Public Law, Real Estate and Taxes, and also stands out in the areas of Energy, Labor and Intellectual Property.

    • Manuel Acedo Sucre is “Leading Partner” in Corporate, Real Estate and Tax; and is recommended in Banking and Finance.

    • Carlos Eduardo Acedo is “Leading Partner” in Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution; and is recommended in Corporate, Public Law and Economic Regulation.

    • Rosemary Thomas is recommended in Dispute Resolution, Labor, Public Law and Tax.

    • Alfonso Graterol is recommended Dispute Resolution and Labor.

    • Esteban Palacios is “Leading Partner” in Dispute Resolution, Labor and Public Law; and recommended in Energy and Intellectual Property.

    • Luisa Acedo is “Leading Partner” in Corporate; and recommended in Banking and Finance, Public Law and Real Estate.

    • María Genoveva Páez Pumar is “Leading Partner” in Tax.

    • Diego Lepervanche is “Leading Partner” in Banking and Finance, and Corporate; and recommended in Economic Regulation, Energy, Labor, Public Law, Real Estate and Tax.

    • Luisa Lepervanche is “Leading Partner” in Banking and Finance, Energy and Public Law; and recommended in Corporate, Economic Regulation, Intellectual Property and Real Estate.

    • René Lepervanche is “Leading Partner” in Corporate.

    • Juan C. Castillo Carvajal is recommended in Taxes.

    • Francisco Alemán Planchart is recommended in Intellectual Property and Tax.

    • María del Carmen López is “Leading Associate” in Real Estate; and recommended in Labor.

    • Francesca Rigio is “Leading Associate” in Corporate and Dispute Resolution; and recommended in Tax.

    • Sobella Gómez is recommended in Labor Law.


  • Chambers Latin America recognizes MENPA and its attorneys in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A (Band 1), Labor, Dispute Resolution, Most in Demand Arbitrator (Band 1) and Tax.

    Manuel Acedo Sucre (Band 1), Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1), Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Plinio Lepervanche and César Lepervanche Mendoza
    22/08/2024


    Chambers Latin Amercia recognizes MENPA and its attorneys, in its annual rankings. 

    ·        Banking & Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1) and Luisa Acedo.

    ·        Corporate/M&A (Band 1): Manuel Acedo Sucre (Band 1), Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Plinio Lepervanche and César Lepervanche Mendoza.

    ·        Labor: Esteban Palacios

    ·        Dispute Resolution: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios.

    ·        Most in Demand Arbitrator: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1).

    ·        Tax: Juan C. Castillo Carvajal (Band 1) and María Genoveva Páez Pumar.

    We thank our clients for their support and confidence. Congratulations to our team!


  • Women in Business Law Award Americas 2024 granted to MENPA

    In the category Jurisdiction: Venezuela
    01/07/2024


    We are proud to announce that MENPA was granted the Women in Business Law Awards America 2024 in the category Jurisdiction: Venezuela, which is sponsored, among others by the international legal directory IFLR, and celebrates "excellence and innovation across the legal sector from today's leading women lawyers."


  • Presentation by Luisa Lepervanche at the V Edition of the Law Congress, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

    "Doing business in Venezuela, in light of certain restrictions". Friday, June 14, 10.30 a.m., UCAB
    13/06/2024


    Our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, shall participate in the V Edition of the Law Congress held at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), on Friday June 14, at 10.30 a.m.

    Her presentation is titled "Doing business in Venezuela, in light of certain restrictions".

    We wish to thank the Organization Committee of the Law Congress for the invitation.


  • Diego Lepervanche participated in CONAPRI's Meeting Point

    The National Council for Investment Promotion (CONAPRI) met with businessmen and senior executives on June 6.
    12/06/2024


    On Thursday, June 6, our partner Diego Lepervanche participated in CONAPRI's Meeting Point. This event brought together businessmen and senior executives from various sectors to learn about the results of a crucial study on business competitiveness in Venezuela.

    The research, developed for CONAPRI by Deloitte, with the support of @mercantilbancouniversal, compares the tax burden of Venezuelan companies with their peers in a selection of Latin American countries.


  • Carlos Eduardo Acedo gives a talk on the new Law of Insurance Activity

    Thursday, June 13, 2024. 8:30 a.m.
    04/06/2024


    Our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, shall participate next Thursday June 13, in Valencia, in a conference regarding the new Law of Insurance Activity, which was published in the Official Gazette (E) N° 6.770, on November 29, 2023. The event is organized by the Academia de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, and two law firms.

    The event shall be transmitted via Zoom:

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9408396225?pwd=ay6YfdJvEQRMbY8a7x6qF9RYia2BYz.1&omn=84716220255

    ID: 940 839 6225

    Códe: NASC2024

    You may also access the conference, by the live broadcast from the Instagram account of the legal offices Villalba, Morales, Rueda, Hermosilla, De Santolo y Asociados (@escritorio_villalba) and Núñez, Alcántara y Asociados (@e.j.nasc ).


  • Luisa Lepervanche participates in forum "Investment opportunities in Venezuela" of the Chamber of Venezuelan Entrepreneurs in Spain

    Madrid, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 pm
    08/04/2024


    Our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, shall participate in the forum organized by the Chamber of Venezuelan Entrepreneurs in Spain, regarding investment opportunities, in Madrid, on April 9, 2024.


  • Luisa Acedo and Manuel Acedo Sucre recognized in the M&A Powerlist 2024 for Latin America

    The Legal 500 Private Practice team “showcases the outstanding M&A practitioners from Latin America”
    15/03/2024


    The Legal 500 recognized our partners, Luisa Acedo and Manuel Acedo Sucre, in the M&A Powerlist 2024 for Latin America.

    MENPA’s participation in the area of mergers and acquisitions is very significant. Our team has extensive practice in this type of procedures, which includes due diligence processes, and advice prior to, during and after the acquisition.

    We thank our clients for their trust in our team, which made this recognition possible.

     


  • Luisa Lepervanche, panelist in IESA forum "Possible scenarios for the Venezuelan energy sector"

    Presentation titled "Exceptions to restrictions: general context and current situation”. March 13, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
    21/02/2024


    Our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, will be one of the speakers at the forum organized by the IESA School of Management (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración), on possible scenarios in the Venezuelan energy sector.

    Her presentation is titled: “Exceptions to restrictions: general context and current situation”.

    Access shall be via IESA's virtual Zoom platform. Please contact @confiltroiesa.


  • Chambers Global recognizes MENPA and its attorneys in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A (Band 1), Dispute Resolution and Most in Demand Arbitrator (Band 1)

    Manuel Acedo Sucre (Band 1), Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1), Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Plinio Lepervanche and César Lepervanche Mendoza
    15/02/2024


    Chambers Global recognizes MENPA and its attorneys, in its annual rankings. 

    ·        Banking & Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1) and Luisa Acedo.

    ·        Corporate/M&A (Band 1): Manuel Acedo Sucre (Band 1), Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Plinio Lepervanche and César Lepervanche Mendoza.

    ·        Dispute Resolution: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios.

    ·        Most in Demand Arbitrator: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1).

    We thank our clients for their support and confidence. Congratulations to our team!


  • Presentation by Carlos Eduardo Acedo in the Venezuelan Society of Commercial Law: The lifting of the corporate veil in Venezuela

    Wednesday, January 31, at 9:00 a.m.
    22/01/2024


    Our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, shall make a presentation on “Lifting the corporate veil in Venezuela”, before the Venezuelan Society of Commercial Law.

    Please register for access to the event online.

    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-itqzkiGtbKfdoFaak20NmeM1g1N-ZT#/registration?fbclid=PAAabyrzo2czKH6TIhHdgVlZjIx5VC9KvI4SJE4LnZlJUVuZfXUV-CFyt5lHg_aem_Aa-N6kcpeqa2ng0PNtM3BOl_gzt_8GsFhqqLkjnIctQbJIlH-yebDyBXv032CzyUYBY

     


  • Luisa Lepervanche joins the Board of Directors of VenAmCham

    Designated by the Annual Meeting of Members of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
    08/12/2023


    Our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, joins the Board of Directors of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (@venamcham_oficial), after being proposed by the Nominations Committee, and ratified by the Annual General Assembly.

    At MENPA we have been making significant efforts to support the private sector, participating in international chambers and organizations that promote the development of the country, among them, VenAmCham. In fact, several of our partners participate in different committees of this institution, presiding over one of them; forming part of the list of arbitrators of its conflict resolution center, CEDCA – Business Center for Conciliation and Arbitration; and lecturing in different talks and events promoted and organized by this institution.

    We thank VenAmCham for choosing our partner to take on this new challenge, to collaborate in the work of the organization, which is committed to the development of the private sector and the country.


  • The Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation receives our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo

    On November 13, the Academics discoursed on the situation of private law in both countries.
    22/11/2023


    On November 13, our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, was invited to the Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation, for an academic exchange on the situation of private law, the political environment and the academies of both countries.

    We thank the Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislationfor the invitation and their attention.


  • Carlos Eduardo Acedo attends Cleary Gottlieb’s “2023 Latin America Alumni Reunion”

    In Mexico City on November 9, 10 and 11.
    21/11/2023


    On November 9, 10 and 11, the former Summer Associates and Foreign Associates from Cleary Gottlieb around the world met in Mexico City for the “2023 Latin America Alumni Reunion”, which was attended by our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo.

    This meeting included conferences on the impact of investments on the environment, social and corporate governance, on mechanisms against corruption and on generative artificial intelligence; and allowed assistants to reconnect while visiting the National Museum of Anthropology and the Historic Center of Mexico City, among other activities.


  • Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche, panelists in Ecoanalítica's forum "After the Agreement: 2024 Perspectives""

    Thursday November 9, 8:00 a.m, J.W. Marriott Hotel
    01/11/2023


    Our partners, Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche, will participate as panelists on November 9, in the Forum “After the agreement: 2024 Perspectives”, organized by Ecoanalítica, talking about the international sanctions regime, from the perspective of its interaction with Venezuelan law, with particular emphasis on recent changes.

    Other participants are Benigno Alarcón with a political analysis, and Graciela Urdaneta and Asdrúbal Oliveros, who will refer to the economic perspectives.


  • MENPA and its attorney recognized by The Legal 500 in all areas: Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Public Law, Real Estate and Tax

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Plinio Lepervanche, Juan C. Castillo Carvajal, Francisco Alemán Planchart, César Lepervanche Mendoza, María del Carmen López, Francesca Rigio and Sobella Gómez.
    29/10/2023

    The Legal 500 2023 rankings recognize MENPA as follows:

    Banking and Finance (Tier 1 Firm): Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Diego Lepervanche (Leading Individuals), Luisa Lepervanche (Next Generation Partner), Manuel Acedo Sucre and Luisa Acedo, and indicating the importance of the new arrivals: Juan C. Castillo Carvajal, Francisco Alemán Planchart, César Lepervanche Mendoza and René Plinio Lepervanche. 

    Corporate and M&A: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche and René Plinio Lepervanche (Leading Individuals), Carlos Eduardo Acedo, César Lepervanche Mendoza and Francesca Rigio (Rising Star).

    Dispute Resolution: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios (Leading Individuals), Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol and Francesca Rigio (Rising Star).

    Energy and Natural Resources: Luisa Lepervanche (Leading Individual); Manuel Acedo Sucre, Esteban Palacios and Diego Lepervanche.

    Labour and Employment: Esteban Palacios (Leading Individual); Alfonso Graterol, Rosemary Thomas, Diego Lepervanche and Sobella Gómez.

    Public Law: Esteban Palacios (Leading Individual); Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, Carlos Eduardo Acedo and María Genoveva Páez Pumar.

    Real Estate (Tier 1 Firm): Manuel Acedo Sucre (Leading Individual), Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche and María del Carmen López (Next Generation Partner).

    Tax: Manuel Acedo Sucre (Leading Individual), María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Rosemary Thomas and Francesca Rigio.

    We thank all our clients for the trust placed in our team, which made this recognition possible.


  • Presentation by Carlos Eduardo Acedo in the Private Law Forum: Current issues and recent rulings of the TSJ

    Academy of Social and Political Sciences, Wednesday September 27, at 8.30 am.
    25/09/2023


    Tne Academy of Social and Political Sciences shall present the Private Law Forum: Current issues and recent rulings by the TSJ, on Wednesday September 27, at 8.30 am.

    Our partner and Academy member, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, shall moderate the Forum, and participate with his presentation “Lifting of the corporate veil”. 

    Zoom https://bit.ly/3QC6d6q

    YouTube https://youtube.com/live/ndpuaQDFGL8?feature=share


  • Presentation by Luisa Lepervanche on "Doing business in Venezuela in light of certain restrictions", at Economic Outlook Venezuela 2024

    Event organized by the Venezuelan Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the Venezuelan British Chamber of Commerce, at the headquarters of Venezolano de Crédito
    24/09/2023


    Our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, participated this Thursday, September 21, in the discussion on “Economic Perspectives of Venezuela 2024”, organized by the Venezuelan Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the British Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce, at the headquarters of Venezolano de Crédito , with a presentation titled “Doing business in Venezuela in light of certain restrictions.”


  • MENPA and its attorneys are “highly recommended” by Latin Lawyer in Litigation, Insurance and Reinsurance, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Tax, Administrative Law, Real Estate & Tourism, Arbitration, Anti-corruption Investigations and Compliance, and Pro bono

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Lepervanche and Juan Carlos Castillo are recognized.
    04/09/2023


    Latin Lawyer again recognizes MENPA in the “highly recommended” category, in its annual rankings of the Venezuelan legal practice. 

    • Manuel Acedo Sucre in Corporate and M&A, Energy, Tax, Administrative Law,  and Real Estate & Tourism
    • Carlos Eduardo Acedo in Insurance and Reinsurance,  Corporate and M&A, Energy, Administrative Law and Arbitration.
    • Rosemary Thomas in Litigation and Administrative Law.
    • Alfonso Graterol in Litigation, Labor and Administrative Law. 
    • Esteban Palacios in Litigation, Labor and Energy.
    • Luisa Acedo in Real Estate & Tourism, and Anti-corruption Investigations and Compliance.
    • María Genoveva Páez Pumar in Tax and Administrative Law.
    • Diego Lepervanche in Corporate and M&A, Real Estate & Tourism, and Anti-corruption Investigations and Compliance.
    • Luisa Lepervanche in Corporate and M&A.
    • René Plinio Lepervanche in Corporate and M&A.
    • Juan C. Castillo Carvajal in Tax.

    We thank our clients for their trust and confidence.


  • MENPA recognized by Chambers Latin America in Corporate/M&A (Band 1), Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Most in Demand Arbitrator (Band 1), Labor and Tax

    Manuel Acedo Sucre (Band 1), Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1), Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, Juan C. Castillo Carvajal (Band 1), René Plinio Lepervanche and César Lepervanche Mendoza.
    24/08/2023


    Chambers Latin America recognizes MENPA in its annual review of the Venezuelan legal practice, in the following areas:

    • Banking and Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1) and Luisa Acedo.
    • Corporate/M&A (Band 1): Manuel Acedo Sucre (Band 1), Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, René Plinio Lepervanche and César Lepervanche Mendoza.
    • Dispute Resolution: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios.
    • Most in Demand Arbitrator: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Band 1).
    • Labor & Employment: Esteban Palacios.
    • Tax: María Genoveva Páez Pumar and Juan Carlos Castillo Carvajal (Band 1)

    We thank all our clients for their trust and support, and we congratulate our entire team for their recognition.


  • Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios recognized in “Arbitration Powerlist 2023”

    The list is compiled by The Legal 500 and regards the Latin American arbitration community.
    26/07/2023


    We are pleased to announce that the international directory, The Legal 500, has recognized our partners, Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios, in its Arbitration Powerlist 2023 for Latin America.

    Our participation in the commercial arbitration area is very significant. Our team has participated in arbitration proceedings locally before CEDCA (affiliated with the AAA) and the Chamber of Caracas (affiliated with the ICC), as well as internationally in jurisdictions such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

    We thank our clients for their trust in our team, which made this recognition possible.


  • MENPA present in Berlin, at the XVI Special Olympic Games (@sowg_berlin2023)

    Carlos Páez Pumar with Ricardo Toro, an award-winning athlete with disabilities, represented Venezuela and obtained two silver medals.
    06/07/2023


    Reflecting MENPA's commitment to inclusion, beyond financial support, Carlos Páez Pumar participated with Ricardo Toro in the sports meeting that raises awareness and educates about the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. The impact of this competition is great for the athletes and their families, but it also provides the opportunity for their peers and attendees to be part of the celebration and bring a message of inclusion to the rest of the world.


  • "Women in Business Law Award 2023 - Jurisdiction Venezuela" granted to MENPA

    The sole Venezuelan firm recognized in the awards.
    12/06/2023


    The award recognizes leading firms, based on a large picture view of initiatives, demographics and practictioners in each jurisdiction. Previously MENPA had also been nominated in the category Work-Life Balance Latin America; and partner Luisa Acedo was nominated in the area of Corporate Governance.

     


  • Tax Update Seminar - VenAmCham

    Juan C. Castillo Carvajal. Thursday March 30, 2023.
    30/03/2023


    Our partner, Juan C. Castillo Carvajal, participates in the event, organized by the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VenAmCham): “Tax Update Seminar”, on the “Current situation of urban refuse collection”.


  • Presentation at the eCommerce Suppliers Fair, organized by the Colombian Chamber of Electronic Commerce

    Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche, on Wednesday March 29.
    29/03/2023


    Our partners, Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche, will participate on March 29. 2023, in the eCommerce Suppliers Fair, organized by the Colombian Chamber of Electronic Commerce (@camcoelectronic). In this event, they will talk on the following subjects: "Starting to sell abroad through a Marketplace" and the "Legal aspects of doing business in Venezuela".


  • Manuel Acedo Sucre and Luisa Lepervanche in the Innovation Dialogue "Commercial opening Colombia - Venezuela: challenges and opportunities"

    Thursday March 9. National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI).
    07/03/2023


    Our partners, Luisa Lepervanche and Manuel Acedo Sucre, shall participate this Thursday March 9, at 5:00 p.m. (Venezuela), in the Innovation Dialogue "Commercial opening Colombia - Venezuela: challenges and opportunities", before the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI).


  • MENPA welcomes four new partners

    Juan C. Castillo Carvajal, René Plinio Lepervanche, Francisco Alemán Planchart and César Lepervanche Mendoza join MENPA
    23/02/2023


     

    MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. is very proud to incorporate Juan C. Castillo Carvajal, René Plinio Lepervanche, Francisco Alemán Planchart and César Lepervanche Mendoza, who have joined MENPA as partners today.

     

    This is a very significant move in the Venezuelan legal market.  Our new partners have extensive experience, both local and international, in different areas of the law, including tax and customs, commercial law, civil law, corporate and M&As, where they have developed a long, solid career in our country.

     

    Juan C. Castillo Carvajal. Lawyer, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). Master in Tax Law, UCV. LLM in International Taxation, University of Florida. Professor of Public Finances, UCV. Ex President of the Asociación Venezolana de Derecho Tributario.

     

    René Plinio Lepervanche.  Lawyer, UCV. LLM, Georgetown University. Former Professor UCV. Foreign Associate Holland & Knight.

     

    Francisco Alemán Planchart. Lawyer, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB). Specialization in Commercial Law, UCAB. Finance Program for Non-Financial Executives, Instituto de Estudios de Educación Superior (IESA).

     

    César Lepervanche Mendoza. Lawyer, UCAB. Specialization in Corporate Law, Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET). Master in Legal Advice to Corporations, Instituto de Empresa, S.L.

     

    Our team is strengthened by taking on board these professionals who share our values and our vision, both of which are fundamental to our practice.

     

    MENPA’s goal is to provide the best possible service to all our clients.



  • Chambers Global recognizes MENPA and its attorneys in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Most in Demand Arbitrators

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche
    17/02/2023


    Chambers and Partners, in its Global yearly rankings, recognized MENPA and its attorneys, as follows: 

    In  Banking & Finance, Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Luisa Acedo. In Corporate/M&A, Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche. In Dispute Resolution,  Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios. And as Most In Demand Arbitrator, Carlos Eduardo Acedo. We thank our clients for their support and confidence. Congratulations to our team!


  • Legal aspects of doing business in Venezuela in the current situation. A talk by Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche.

    VenAmCham, AmCham Colombia, KPMG and MENPA
    10/11/2022


    Invited by the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VenAmCham), our partners Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche shared with the invited members of the Colombian American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Colombia) their perspective of the legal context of doing business in Venezuela. Many thanks to the attendees for their participation, to KPMG for their attention and to Luis Vicente García (Venamcham) for the invitation.


  • The Legal 500 recognizes MENPA and its attorneys in Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Public Law, Real Estate and Tax.

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, Carlos Páez Pumar and María del Carmen López.
    26/10/2022

    We thank our clients for their trust in our team, which made possible this recognition by The Legal 500: Manuel Acedo Sucre was designated "Leading Individual" in Corporate and M&A, Real Estate; and recognized in Banking and Finance and Tax. Carlos Eduardo Acedo was designated "Leading Individual" in Banking and Finance, and in Dispute Resolution; and recognized in Corporate and M&A, Energy and Public Law. Rosemary Thomas was designated in the area of Dispute Resolution, with a special mention in Cassation. Alfonso Graterol was recognized in Dispute Resolution and Labour and Employment. Esteban Palacios was recognized in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment, Energy and Public Law. Luisa Acedo in the areas of Corporate and M&A, Real Estate and Banking and Finance. María Genoveva Páez Pumar was recognized in the area of Tax. Diego Lepervanche was recognized in the areas of Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy, Real Estate and Tax. Luisa Lepervanche was designated “Next Generation Partner” in Banking and Finance, and recognized in Energy. Carlos Páez Pumar was recognized in Labour and Employment; and María del Carmen López was recognized in Dispute Resolution and Real Estate.

    https://www.legal500.com/c/venezuela/banking-and-finance/

  • Chambers Latin America ranks MENPA in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, Tax, Dispute Resolution and Most In Demand Arbitrators

    In Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Most In Demand Arbitrators
    26/08/2022


    MENPA and its partners have been recognized by Chambers in its annual rankings for Latin America, in the areas of Banking & Finance (Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Luisa Acedo), Corporate/M&A (Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Acedo and Manuel Acedo Sucre), Dispute Resolution (Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios), Most in Demand Arbitrators (Carlos Eduardo Acedo), Labour & Employment (Esteban Palacios), and Tax (María Genoveva Páez Pumar).

    Carlos Eduardo Acedo has been ranked in Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Most in Demand Arbitrator. Luisa Acedo has been ranked in Banking & Finance and in Corporate/M&A. Esteban Palacios has been ranked in Dispute Resolution and in Labour & Employment. Manuel Acedo has been ranked in Corporate/M&A. María Genoveva Páez Pumar has been ranked in Tax. Diego Lepervanche has been ranked in Corporate/M&A.


  • Latin Lawyer highly recommends MENPA in Corporate and M&A, Administrative Law, Energy, Real Estate & Tourism, Litigation, Anti-corruption Investigations and Compliance, Tax, Labor, Arbitration, Insurance and Reinsurance, and Pro bono

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Esteban Palacios, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Acedo, Alfonso Graterol, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Luisa Lepervanche and Rosemary Thomas are recognized.
    18/08/2022

    Latin Lawyer again recognizes MENPA in the “highly recommended” category, in its annual rankings of the Venezuelan legal practice. 1) Corporate and M&A: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Luisa Lepervanche, Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Diego Lepervanche. 2) Administrative Law: Esteban Palacios, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Manuel Acedo Sucre. 3) Energy: Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Manuel Acedo Sucre and Esteban Palacios 4) Real Estate & Tourism: Luisa Acedo, Manuel Acedo Sucre and Diego Lepervanche 5) Litigation: Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol and Esteban Palacios. 6) Anti-corruption investigations and compliance: Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche 7) Tax: Manuel Acedo Sucre and María Genoveva Páez Pumar 8) Labor: Esteban Palacios and Alfonso Graterol. 9) Arbitration: Carlos Eduardo Acedo. 10) Insurance and Reinsurance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo.

    https://latinlawyer.com/rankings/latin-lawyer-250/profile/firm/mendoza-palacios-acedo-borjas-paez-pumar-y-cia

  • Diego Lepervanche on the benefits and challenges of the Organic Law of Special Economic Zones

    Breakfast with Ecoanalítica – Tuesday, August 30, 2022 – 8:00 a.m.
    17/08/2022


    Diego Lepervanche shall join Luis Bárcenas of Ecoanalítica in the analysis of the Organic Law of Special Economic Zones (LOZEE), to be held on August 30, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the JW Marriot Hotel in Caracas. Our partner shall review the perceived advantages to investors, as well as the challenges, legal and practical, to the implementation of the special economic zones, the next steps in the process of creation of the specific zones which have been announced, and other relevant issues.


  • IFLR 1000 recognizes MENPA in Financial and Corporate, and in Project Development

    Manuel Acedo Sucre and Carlos Eduardo Acedo “highly regarded” in several areas.
    08/08/2022

    The International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) has recognized MENPA in the two areas reviewed in Venezuela: Financial and Corporate, and Project Development. In addition, two of our partners have been certified as “highly regarded”: Manuel Acedo Sucre, in the areas of Capital Markets, Banking, M&A; and Carlos Eduardo Acedo in Capital Markets, Banking, Project Finance, M&A. We would like to thank all our clients, and to congratulate our team.


  • Preliminary consideration regarding the Organic Law of Special Economic Zones

    Article by Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche, assisted by José Antonio Román.
    08/08/2022

    Our partners, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche, with the assistance of our associate José Antonio Román, have reviewed the new Organic Law of Special Economic Zones, published in the Official Gazette N° 6,710 (E), of July 20, 2022. The law represents an opportunity for national and foreign investment, in specific locations and regarding certain economic sectors and activities, which are of interest for expansion and development under special rules.


  • The Venezuelan Chapter on Restructuring and Insolvency, by Luisa Acedo and Manuel Acedo Sucre

    Published by Lexology GTDT- Market Intelligence
    31/03/2022


    Our partners, Luisa Acedo and Manuel Acedo Sucre, with the collaboration of our associate, José Antonio Román, wrote the Venezuelan Chapter on Restructuring and Insolvency, in the legal magazine Lexology GTDT- Market Intelligence.

    https://www.lexology.com/gtdt/intelligence/r-and-i/venezuela

  • Chambers Global ranks MENPA and Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche

    In Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Most In Demand Arbitrators
    17/02/2022

    Chambers and Partners, in its Global yearly rankings, recognized MENPA and its attorneys, as follows: · - Banking & Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Luisa Acedo. · - Corporate/M&A: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche · - Dispute Resolution: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios · - Most In Demand Arbitrator: Carlos Eduardo Acedo. We thank our clients for their support and confidence. Congratulations to our team!


  • MENPA and its attorneys recognized by The Legal 500 in Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Public Law and Tax

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Rosemary Thomas, Alfonso Graterol, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche, Luisa Lepervanche, Carlos Páez Pumar and María del Carmen López
    21/10/2021

    We thank our clients for their trust in our team, which made possible this recognition by The Legal 500: Manuel Acedo Sucre was designated "Leading Individual" in Corporate and M&A, Real Estate; and recognized in Banking and Finance and Tax. Carlos Eduardo Acedo was designated "Leading Individual" in Banking and Finance, and in Dispute Resolution; and recognized in Corporate and M&A, Energy and Public Law. Rosemary Thomas was designated in the area of Dispute Resolution, with a special mention in Cassation. Alfonso Graterol was recognized in Dispute Resolution and Labour and Employment. Esteban Palacios in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment, Energy and Public Law. Luisa Acedo in the areas of Corporate and M&A, Real Estate and Banking and Finance, with a special mention in International Sanctions. María Genoveva Páez Pumar was recognized in the area of Tax. Diego Lepervanche was designated "Next Generation Partner" in the area of Dispute Re


  • Chambers Latin America recognizes MENPA in the areas of Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Most in Demand Arbitrators, Labour & Employment and Tax

    Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar and Diego Lepervanche
    26/08/2021

    Chambers Latin America, the international legal directory, has recognized MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. and its attorneys in most of its ranked areas: - Banking and Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Luisa Acedo. - Corporate/M&A: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche. - Litigation: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (who is also recognized as Most in Demand Arbitrator) and Esteban Palacios. - Labor & Employment: Esteban Palacios. - Tax: María Genoveva Páez Pumar. We thank our clients for their trust and congratulate our attorneys.


  • The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association again recognizes Manuel Acedo Sucre and Rosemary Thomas

    “LACCA Approved” in Corporate and M&A, and Litigation, respectively.
    23/08/2021

    Our partners, Manuel Acedo Sucre and Rosemary Thomas, are again recognized by LACCA, The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association, as “LACCA Approved”. This is a significant award, since it is a list of the most voted attorneys, chosen by the region’s leading corporate counsel. MENPA is greatly honored by the selection of Manuel Acedo Sucre in Corporate and M&A, and of Rosemary Thomas in Litigation. We thank our clients’ internal counsel for their vote of confidence.


  • The International Financial Law Review recognizes MENPA in the areas of Project Development, and Finance and Corporate

    Manuel Acedo Sucre and Carlos Eduardo Acedo are “Highly Recommended”.
    05/08/2021

    MENPA has been recognized once again by IFLR-1000 (the International Financial Law Review’s rating in more than 120 jurisdictions worldwide) in the areas of Project Development, and Finance and Corporate, which are the ones assessed for Venezuela. In addition, IFLR has recommended, as ‘‘highly regarded’’, our partners: Manuel Acedo Sucre (in Banking, Capital markets, and M&A) and Carlos Eduardo Acedo (in Banking, Capital markets, M&A, and Project finance). We thank all our clients for their vote of confidence in our team.


  • Conference by Diego Lepervanche in the Caracas Chamber: “International business. Implications and restrictions”

    Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 10.00 a.m.
    22/04/2021


    Our partner, Diego Lepervanche, shall be a speaker in the conference on the implications and restrictions which impact international business, which is being organized by the Caracas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services. To register, please write to camaradecaracas@gmail.com.


  • Chambers Global recognizes MENPA and its attorneys, Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche

    In the areas of Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution and Most In Demand Arbitrators.
    18/02/2021

    Chambers Global yearly rankings recognized our firm and individual attorneys: · Banking & Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Luisa Acedo. · Corporate/M&A: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche · Dispute Resolution: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Esteban Palacios · Most In Demand Arbitrator: Carlos Eduardo Acedo. We thank our clients for their support and confidence. Congratulations to our team!


  • Decree on baseline for the payment of 2020 income tax

    Over 5,000 tax units.
    03/02/2021

    As provided in Decree N° 4,420, published in Official Gazette N° 42,049 of January 18, 2021, individuals residing in Venezuela must pay income tax only on amounts which exceed 5,000 tax units. The limit applies to taxable net enrichments from territorial source obtained during the 2020 fiscal year. Taxpayers, who have already declared and paid 2020 income tax without taking such baseline into account, will receive a tax credit to be applied to subsequent fiscal years.


  • The New Year starts with the extension of the ban on worker layoffs

    For the next two years, workers may not be dismissed, according to Decree N° 4,414.
    22/01/2021

    The decree was published in the Official Gazette dated December 31, 2020. It extends the protection granted to workers regarding dismissal, for a two year period, and applies to all workers, both in the public and private sectors. Workers protected by this decree cannot be fired, or have their situation changed for the worse, or be transferred, unless the Labor Inspector previously qualifies such actions as due to a "fair cause". Workers in management position, and seasonal or occasional workers are excluded from this protection.


  • The New Year starts with the extension of the ban on worker layoffs

    For the next two years, workers may not be dismissed, according to Decree N° 4,414.
    22/01/2021

    The decree was published in the Official Gazette dated December 31, 2020. It extends the protection granted to workers regarding dismissal, for a two-year period, and applies to all workers, both in the public and private sectors.

    Workers protected by this decree cannot be fired, or have their situation changed for the worse, or be transferred unless the Labor Inspector previously qualifies such actions as due to a "fair cause".

    Workers in a management position and seasonal or occasional workers are excluded from this protection.


  • Happy Holidays!

    And a joyful and prosperous New Year
    16/12/2020



  • MENPA shortlisted for the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Latin America 2020

    The sole Venezuelan firm, among 13 Latin American selected firms.
    12/11/2020


    This nomination confirms MENPA’s long history of inclusion and diversity, which was also recognized by Chambers in 2019, when our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, won the "Chambers Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year – Venezuela" award.


  • MENPA shortlisted for the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Latin America 2020

    The sole Venezuelan firm, among 13 Latin American selected firms.
    12/11/2020


    This nomination confirms MENPA’s long history of inclusion and diversity, which was also recognized by Chambers in 2019, when our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, won the "Chambers Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year – Venezuela" award.


  • Manuel Acedo Sucre and Rosemary Thomas are recognized by The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association

    “LACCA Approved” in Corporate and M&A, and Litigation, respectively.
    27/10/2020

    Our partners, Manuel Acedo Sucre and Rosemary Thomas, are recognized by LACCA, The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association, as “LACCA Approved”. This is a significant award, since it is a list of the most voted attorneys, chosen by the region’s leading corporate counsel. MENPA is greatly honored by the selection of Manuel Acedo Sucre in Corporate and M&A, and of Rosemary Thomas in Litigation. We thank our clients’ internal counsel for their vote of confidence.


  • MENPA and its attorneys were recognized by The Legal 500

    In Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Conflict Resolution, Energy and Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Public Law, Real Estate and Tax.
    14/10/2020

    We thank all our clients for their trust in our team, which made possible this recognition by The Legal 500: Oswaldo Páez Pumar, in Tax. Manuel Acedo Sucre was named "Leading Individual" in Corporate and M&A, and in Real Estate; and recognized in Banking and Finance, and Tax. Carlos Eduardo Acedo was named "Leading Individual" in Banking and Finance, and in Conflict Resolution; and recognized for his participation in Corporate and M&A, Energy and Natural Resources, and Public Law. Alfonso Graterol was recognized for his practice in Conflict Resolution and Labour and Employment. Esteban Palacios, in the areas of Conflict Resolution, Labour and Employment, Energy and Natural Resources, and Public Law. Luisa Acedo, in Banking and Finance, and in Corporate and M&A. Our new generation was also favorably reviewed, as follows: María Genoveva Páez Pumar was recognized in the areas of Conflict Resolution, Public Law, and Tax. Diego Lepervanche was designated as a "Nex


  • Chambers Latin America recognizes MENPA in the areas of Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Most in Demand Arbitrators, Labour & Employment, Real Estate and Tax

    Recommended partners: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar and Diego Lepervanche
    04/09/2020

    Chambers Latin America, the international legal directory, has recognized MENPA - Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Páez Pumar & Cía. in most of its ranked areas: Banking and Finance: Carlos Eduardo Acedo and Luisa Acedo. Corporate/M&A: Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Luisa Acedo and Diego Lepervanche Litigation: Carlos Eduardo Acedo (who is also recognized as Most in Demand Arbitrator) and Esteban Palacios. Labor & Employment: Esteban Palacios Real Estate: Manuel Acedo Sucre and Diego Lepervanche Tax: María Genoveva Páez Pumar.


  • New doctrine of the Supreme Tribunal’s Civil Cassation Chamber, on the digital presentation of some cassation procedures

    MENPA’s extensive experience in cassation is at our clients’ service.
    01/09/2020

    The decision of the Civil Cassation Chamber, rendered on August 27, 2020, allows the digital submission of some cassation procedures before such Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal, and is based on the Covid-19 pandemic. The procedure establishes that the relevant documents should be sent in PDF format to the Secretary of the Chamber by e-mail. The sender must explain his/her accreditation, and commit to deliver the original document to the Secretary of the Chamber, at the first opportunity. Once the electronic formalization has been made, the Chamber shall notify the other party by electronic, telephone or digital means, so that the latter, by the same electronic means, may challenge or answer the claim. The Secretary of the Chamber shall reflect these actions expressly in the file.


  • New doctrine of the Supreme Tribunal’s Civil Cassation Chamber, on the digital presentation of some cassation procedures

    MENPA’s extensive experience in cassation is at our clients’ service.
    01/09/2020

    The decision of the Civil Cassation Chamber, rendered on August 27, 2020, allows the digital submission of some cassation procedures before such Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal, and is based on the Covid-19 pandemic. The procedure establishes that the relevant documents should be sent in PDF format to the Secretary of the Chamber by e-mail. The sender must explain his/her accreditation, and commit to deliver the original document to the Secretary of the Chamber, at the first opportunity. Once the electronic formalization has been made, the Chamber shall notify the other party by electronic, telephone or digital means, so that the latter, by the same electronic means, may challenge or answer the claim. The Secretary of the Chamber shall reflect these actions expressly in the file.


  • Esteban Palacios and Luisa Lepervanche in webinar of the Venezuelan French Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture

    Thursday, August 13, at 9 a.m. Contractual and labor issues related to Covid-19 in Venezuela.
    10/08/2020


    The Venezuelan French Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture has organized a webinar regarding the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on contractual and labor relationships, by our partners Esteban Palacios and Luisa Lepervanche. For access:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTbeeX8mBkO6_EluwCyMduPrXoUb-VkhasQMDK4tXDmpUEOA/viewform

  • Covid-19: Force Majeure and Hardship Clauses in Contracts

    Article by Carlos Eduardo Acedo, in the Academy’s publication “Legal Studies on the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Decree of the State of Alarm in Venezuela”.
    05/08/2020


    The article “Covid-19: Force Majeure and Hardship Clauses in Contracts”, by our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre, is part of the work “Legal Studies on the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Decree of the State of Alarm in Venezuela”, published by the Academy of Political and Social Sciences jointly with the Editorial Jurídica Venezolana Internacional. This work is available through the website of the Academy of Political and Social Sciences.


  • Carlos Eduardo Acedo moderates panel on Migrants, Pandemic and Politics in Private International Law

    Video conference - July 23, 2020
    15/07/2020


    Our partner, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, shall participate as panel moderator in the video conference on "Migrants, Pandemic and Politics in Private International Law", organized by the Academy of Social and Political Sciences, to be held on July 23, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., Venezuelan time.


  • The Plenary Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice extends the suspension of cases until August 13

    Resolution N° 001-2020 of July 12, 2020
    13/07/2020

    Once again, Resolution N° 001-2020 of the Supreme Court of Justice has been extended. This Resolution provided that no Court would dispatch from March 16 to April 13, 2020, except in the cases established therein. This suspension has been extended every month since then. In this new period, the cases will remain in suspension and the procedural lapses will not run. However, urgent actions may be practiced to ensure the rights of any of the parties, in accordance with the law. With regard to constitutional protection, the days of said period will be considered enabled. In criminal matters, the service will continue only for urgent matters. The courts are ordered to make provisions to guarantee access to justice, in accordance with the objectives of the Resolution, including in certain cases the establishment of shifts.


  • Mixed signals: Public registries and notary offices are open this week, whilst courts remain in suspension

    We at MENPA continue to work in our client’s legal issues
    17/06/2020

    This week, from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th, registries and notary offices are open for service, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., as confirmed by the regulating agency, SAREN on its website. As part of the general quarantine flexibilization schedule (7 + 7), which establishes that next week said entities will be closed. For its part, the Full Chamber of the TSJ, in Resolution No. 004-2020 of June 12, 2020, extended the suspension of courts’ activities for 30 additional days, except for constitutional protection and the processing of urgent matters, until July 12, 2020. At Menpa we continue to attend all our clients’ legal issues, including documentation and procedures.


  • Thirty-day extension of the Exceptional State of Alarm, until July 12, 2020

    Decree 4.230 was published in the Official Gazette, extraordinary edition of June 12, 2020.
    12/06/2020

    In a repeat action of the extension of the original Decree of State of Alarm (which had been originally issued on March 13, 2020, and was extended on April 12, 2020 for thirty days), the current Decree again provides an extension, this time of the second Decree of State of Alarm, which was issued on May 12, 2020, by stating -in almost identical wording- that such extension is due to the “social order circumstances which put in grave risk” the citizens’ public health and security; and that the National Executive shall adopt “urgent, effective and necessary measures of protection and preservation of the health of the Venezuelan population, in order to mitigate and eradicate” the Covid-19 pandemic.


  • Thirty-day extension of the Exceptional State of Alarm, until July 12, 2020

    Decree 4.230 was published in the Official Gazette, extraordinary edition of June 12, 2020.
    12/06/2020

    In a repeat action of the extension of the original Decree of State of Alarm (which had been originally issued on March 13, 2020, and was extended on April 12, 2020 for thirty days), the current Decree again provides an extension, this time of the second Decree of State of Alarm, which was issued on May 12, 2020, by stating -in almost identical wording- that such extension is due to the “social order circumstances which put in grave risk” the citizens’ public health and security; and that the National Executive shall adopt “urgent, effective and necessary measures of protection and preservation of the health of the Venezuelan population, in order to mitigate and eradicate” the Covid-19 pandemic.


  • Presentation on "Covid-19, force majeure and hardship clauses in contracts" by Carlos Eduardo Acedo

    In the forum "Legal aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic", coordinated by the Academy of Political and Social Sciences, and Universitas Foundation.
    25/05/2020


    On May 26, 2020, a virtual forum was held, organized by the Academy of Political and Social Sciences, through the structure of the Universitas Foundation, with the participation of our partner and academic, Carlos Eduardo Acedo Sucre. The article may be found here:

    http://www.menpa.com/publications

  • New Presidential Decree declaring the State of Alarm to be in force until June 12, 2020

    Decree N° 4.198 was published in the Official Gazette dated May 12, 2020
    13/05/2020

    A new Decree declaring the State of Alarm for thirty days was published in the Official Gazette, following the end of the extension of Decree N° 4.160 of March 13, 2020. The Decree is based on the persistence of the exceptional and extraordinary circumstances which motivated the March Decree, related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reached "over four million people over the world", and is very similar to such previous Decree. Article 1 decrees the State of Alarm, given the social order circumstances that put at grave risk the citizens’ public health and security, and indicates that the National Executive shall adopt “urgent, effective and necessary measures of protection and preservation of the health of the Venezuelan population, in order to mitigate and eradicate” the COVID-19 pandemic.


  • Latin Lawyer 250 again recognizes MENPA and its partners in its annual review

    Oswaldo Páez Pumar, Manuel Acedo Sucre, Carlos Eduardo Acedo, Rosemary Thomas, Rosa Elena Martínez de Silva, Alfonso Graterol, Esteban Palacios, Luisa Acedo, María Genoveva Páez Pumar, Diego Lepervanche and Luisa Lepervanche
    13/04/2020

    The international legal directory, Latin Lawyer, made public its annual review of the Venezuelan arena. Our partners were recommended in most areas: from our senior practitioner Oswaldo Páez Pumar (recognized in Energy and Corporate Governance) to our recently promoted partners: María Genoveva Páez Pumar (Tax), Diego Lepervanche (Corporate/M&A), and Luisa Lepervanche (Corporate/M&A and Corporate Governance), and including Manuel Acedo (Administrative Law, Corporate/M&A, Corporate Governance, Real Estate/Tourism, and Tax), Carlos Eduardo Acedo (Insurance, Energy, Administrative Law, Sports/Entertainment, Corporate/M&A, and Litigation), Rosemary Thomas (Litigation and Labor), Rosa Elena Martínez de Silva (Labor), Alfonso Graterol (Labor and Litigation), Esteban Palacios (Energy, Sports/Entertainment, Corporate Governance, and Labor) and Luisa Acedo (Compliance and Real Estate/Tourism).


  • The Exceptional State of Alarm is extended for thirty days

    Decree 4.186 was published in the Official Gazette – extraordinary edition, of Sunday April 12, 2020.
    12/04/2020

    Article 1 of the Decree provides the extension for thirty days of Decree N° 4.160 of March 13, 2020, due to the “social order circumstances which put in grave risk” the citizens’ public health and security. The National Executive shall adopt “urgent, effective and necessary measures of protection and preservation of the health of the Venezuelan population, in order to mitigate and eradicate” the Covid-19 pandemic. And article 2 provides that the Decree shall be in force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.


  • The Exceptional State of Alarm is extended for thirty days

    Decree 4.186 was published in the Official Gazette – extraordinary edition, of Sunday April 12, 2020.
    12/04/2020

    Article 1 of the Decree provides the extension for thirty days of Decree N° 4.160 of March 13, 2020, due to the “social order circumstances which put in grave risk” the citizens’ public health and security. The National Executive shall adopt “urgent, effective and necessary measures of protection and preservation of the health of the Venezuelan population, in order to mitigate and eradicate” the Covid-19 pandemic. And article 2 provides that the Decree shall be in force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.


  • The Exceptional State of Alarm is extended for thirty days

    Decree 4.186 was published in the Official Gazette – extraordinary edition, of Sunday April 12, 2020.
    12/04/2020

    Article 1 of the Decree provides the extension for thirty days of Decree N° 4.160 of March 13, 2020, due to the “social order circumstances which put in grave risk” the citizens’ public health and security. The National Executive shall adopt “urgent, effective and necessary measures of protection and preservation of the health of the Venezuelan population, in order to mitigate and eradicate” the Covid-19 pandemic. And article 2 provides that the Decree shall be in force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.


  • The Plenary Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice decided to suspend cases from 16 March to 13 April, including both dates

    Courts will not be open in that period of "Constitutional Alarm" and procedural lapses will not run
    20/03/2020

    Resolution N° 001-2020 of the Supreme Court of Justice, in the Full Chamber, is based on "social circumstances that seriously jeopardize the public health and safety of citizens of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela due to the COVID-19 pandemic ”. Courts are ordered to make provisions so that the public service for the administration of justice is not suspended. With regard to constitutional protection, the days of said period will be considered enabled. In criminal matters, the service will continue only for urgent matters.


  • MENPA maintains its operations and continues to assist its clients

    Our lawyers will be working remotely, with all the necessary tools. You can contact our lawyers through their emails (available in the “Lawyers” section of this website) and by their mobile phones.
    15/03/2020

    In compliance with international protocols for the protection of staff and citizens in general, the MENPA offices will be closed, but our activities will not stop. On this website, you will find the contact details of our lawyers, who will attend to your affairs efficiently and quickly. We shall notify the reopening of the offices here.


  • A new article on Petros, by Luisa Lepervanche

    Published online, in the Universidad Monteávila’s academic journal: Law and Society
    06/03/2020

    In a further analysis of the petro, our partner, Luisa Lepervanche, published a new article: (link below) Cryptocurrencies, and the petro in particular (although the categorization is debatable), have long been of interest to Luisa Lepervanche, leading to a series of articles, published in national and international venues, of which this is the latest. At MENPA, we are available to assist you in focusing on these matters, directly and by means of conferences and in-house presentations.

    http://www.derysoc.com/blog/analisis-de-ciertos-esfuerzos-del-estado-en-la-promocion-del-petro/

  • The “constitutional decrees” which regard taxation have been published in the Official Gazette, dated January 29, 2020.

    Menpa has reviewed the Organic Tax Code, the Organic Customs Law and the Law that establishes Value Added Tax
    31/01/2020

    The constitutional decree which dictates the Organic Tax Code shall enter into force from February 28, 2020. The text of the decree does not indicate which articles have been modified or added. There are material changes, which include the provisions regarding penalties.