Baker McKenzie LLP
About Baker McKenzie LLP
Baker McKenzie LLP is a respected presence in 2 local jurisdictions in CA, with 2 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Venezuela™. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2010, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Labor and Employment Law
- Litigation
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Baker McKenzie LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in Venezuela:
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Valencia, Venezuela
Recognized Lawyers at Baker McKenzie LLP
Liliana Salazar focuses her practice on labor and employment matters, with a concentration on representing employers in labor trials and administrative claims in Venezuela. She has handled more than 200 labor cases in Caracas and other major cities in Venezuela, including litigation related to: The termination of high-level employees and expatriates Chemical pharmaceutical industry matters Complex oil and gas litigation Additionally, Liliana is a frequent speaker at seminars and lectures. She...
Juan Carlos Varela is an international attorney licensed and admitted to practice before the courts in Venezuela and Colombia. He focuses his practice on representing and advising global clients on matters throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, involving: Labor and employment law Executives' and workers' compensation Employment taxes Labor litigation matters Alternative dispute resolution Labor arbitration Labor audits Juan Carlos is the office managing shareholder of Littler Mendelson's...
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