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Established in 1942, Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD) has been providing high quality advice to local and international clients for more than 70 years. It is one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the country, rendering services to many leading Venezuelan companies, as well as foreign companies and banks doing business in Venezuela.  HPCD’s main goal is to bring value to its clients, identifying solutions to complex problems in an efficient and timely fashion, with a strong focus on quality and international standards. HPCD has built up years of experience in diverse sectors, as well as large and complex transactions. The firm provides clients with practical advice covering all legal issues, while always maintaining a strong business focus. The firm’s practice groups work very closely in order to enable cost-effective services. Attorneys are also able to communicate with international clients in their own languages, assisting with navigating complex national risks and obligations.  HPCD provides an outstanding combination of legal expertise and hands-on solutions. A comprehensive compliance department provides cost-effective legal and paralegal assistance to comply with corporate, labour, tax, foreign exchange, IP, foreign investment and other regulations. The firm also offers prosecution and enforcement services covering administrative, criminal and civil actions, providing clients with a one-stop service and immediate results, avoiding expensive procedures and enabling the best protection of their rights.  HPCD also has an office in Aruba, HPCD International, which focuses on the provision of intellectual property, corporate/commercial, finance and aviation services in the Caribbean, specifically in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire and St Martin.

Areas de práctica

Banking, Finance, Insurance & Reinsurance，Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions，Economic Criminal Law，Energy, Natural Resources, Utilities & Environmental Law，Intellectual Property，International Trade & Foreign Exchange Control，Labour, Employment & Employee Benefits，Life Sciences & Healthcare，Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution，Public Law & Regulation，Tax