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RECENT SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE

The following is a non-exhaustive list of our recent significant experience. More details and many further examples can be provided upon request, subject to client confidentiality rules.

Our law firm has:

Advised a Fortune 500 company in the printing and reproduction business to divest its local subsidiary and implement a regional financial reorganization. 2011.

Represented a software company, listed by Fortune as one of America’s Most Admired Companies, in reorganizing its commercial, distribution and licensing operations throughout Latin America. 2010-11.

Currently serving as counsel for private investors in major disputes involving bilateral investment treaties. We have also represented state interests in international arbitrations, including in cases before ICSID (ARB/06/11) and the ICC (12711/KGA/CCO). 2003-2011.

Advised two transnational food companies, including a private company that would rank as Fortune 50 if it were a public company, in connection with investment protection; and two active nationalizations of assets in Venezuela. 2009-11.

Represented foreign investors in the successful negotiation of at least six amicable settlements in connection with nationalization of operations in Venezuela, including in the water, electricity, food, hydrocarbons, and cement industries. 2007-11.

Advised a Brazilian public bank and several Brazilian construction companies in connection with the financing of infrastructure projects in Venezuela. 2010-11.

Served as general outside Venezuela counsel to, among many others: a worldwide credit card company; one of the largest telecommunication companies in the world; three consumer product companies; and one Venezuelan bank. Ongoing.

Advised a French engineering company in connection with complex municipal tax issues and assessments throughout Venezuela. Ongoing.

Represented a U.S. foreign investor in the merger of three companies that created a large cellular telephony operator in Venezuela, including in connection with corporate and regulatory approvals. 2007.

Successfully litigated more than 10 Antitrust and Competition Law cases before the Venezuelan Superintendence for the Promotion and Protection of Free Competition, including in the telecommunication, automotive, financial and food and beverages industries. 2003-present.