MARITIME LAW AND CLAIMS

Our experience of more than 30 years allows us to promptly react when you need it, enlist the assistance of experts required for the most thorough investigation of events and preparation for negotiation or litigation; and to defend your interests in Venezuelan or foreign litigation.

INSURANCE, REINSURANCE & RETROCESSIONS

Defining the extent of cover requires an in-depth consideration of extremely technical aspects. We are used to reviewing all aspects of claims and covers and to providing opinions thereon at all levels of the insurance chain, i.e., insurers, reinsurers or retrocessionares. We are also experienced in registering foreign reinsurers before the Venezuelan Superintendency of Insurance and are glad to assist with any administrative or documentary issues.

INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION & ARBITRATION

Preparing a case for litigation or arbitration abroad requires experience and expertise. Our extensive experience in this practice allows us to navigate through all the relevant issues, protecting our clients’ interests from beginning to end. When Venezuelan law issues arise in foreign litigation or arbitration, we have the experience to prepare opinions and testify on these issues before foreign Courts and arbitral tribunals.

SHIP FINANCING & DOCUMENTAION

As maritime interests look at banks and other lending institutions for financing or refinancing of their fleet or for the acquisition of new vessels, numerous issues of Venezuelan law arise that are relevant to both lender and borrower, and that impact the assesment of risks involved. This is a highly specialized area of the law on which we have vast experience and expertice