Mendoza Palacios Acedo Borjas Páez Pumar & Cía

Mendoza Palacios Acedo Borjas Páez Pumar & Cía, or MENPA was founded in 1973 and traces its origins back to 1896. The firm has two offices, with locations in Caracas and Valencia. It focuses on corporate advice and M&A work. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The M&A team provides due diligence processes, negotiation and advice in acquisitions. The corporate team also provides advice to international companies and their Venezuelan subsidiaries. 

The project development practice advises public and private entities in the energy sector. In addition, the firm assists clients on PPP projects. The firm also advises international clients in exchange controls and regulations in the Venezuelan market. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Banco Mercantil, Tokyo Marine, Munich Re and Munchener de Venezuela, Holman Fenwick, Banco Nacional de Crédito (BNC) and its affiliates, Bancaribe and international affiliates, Miranda Capital PartnersCoca-Cola, Citibank, Solsica, Miranda Capital Partners, Telefónica and MSD Farmacéutica. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Project development : PPP/PFI 

“They formed a team of specialist lawyers in different areas, to support the foundation of the appeal for annulment. They are dedicated and diligent professionals and keep us constantly informed of any progress in the case. They are ethical and honest.”