The Firm
Torres Plaz & Araujo (TPA) is a full-service law firm based in Venezuela that has been active since 1972. The values that have enabled TPA to be regarded as one of the best firms in Venezuela are its drive for innovative solutions and a professional culture that goes beyond merely identifying legal issues. It integrates analysis with financial knowledge and an understanding of how these issues impact its clients.
TPA was initially established as a boutique specializing in tax law. The firm’s undeniable success in the tax area allowed TPA to grow rapidly and evolve into the interdisciplinary firm it is today, while consistently maintaining its leadership in tax law and positioning itself as one of the leading general service firms in Venezuela, as recognized by both clients and competitors.
Since our inception, we have strived to deliver professional excellence, combining talent, creativity, commitment to our clients, responsibility, and integrity. Above all, we foster a professional culture focused on comprehensive and financial analysis of cases, the law, and the environment affecting our clients, without limiting ourselves to the mere identification of evident facts and risks.
At Torres, Plaz & Araujo we have adopted a series of values, because of which we are recognized by other law firms and considered by our clients as one of the best law firms in the country. Among these values are our clients, without limiting ourselves to the mere identification of obvious facts and risks.
Excellence
We have been distinguished by our interest and constant effort to develop a work under the highest quality standards.
Efficiency
We seek to integrate legal analysis with financial expertise and understand the factors that may affect our clients, to provide the most appropriate solutions.
Innovation
We are enthusiastic about finding innovative measures to meet today’s challenges, and we are known for adapting easily to complex situations.
Commitment
We are committed to contributing to achieving the best possible results for our clients.
Experience
The learning acquired during our long history allows us to offer solid solutions, tailored to the specific needs of each business.
Unity
We work as a team, valuing the unique contribution of each of our professionals in their respective areas of practice.
Our professionals are recognized both nationally and internationally in their respective fields of expertise and keep abreast of the constant legal changes and current issues that impact our clients’ businesses.
Experience and expertise enable us to advise on complex and sophisticated international and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including corporate restructuring, investment protection and tax efficiency advice on most high-profile projects in the hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, mining and energy areas.
We are actively involved in advising on expropriations, takeovers, and acquisition negotiations between private parties or by the government, including international and institutional arbitration cases, including acting as expert witnesses in areas such as mining, banking, insurance and financial matters.
The firm also collaborates with institutional and non-profit activities that contribute to the better and fairer development of the country.
The social commitment of our professionals allows us to contribute to the well-being of Venezuelans and to promote different social initiatives based on community development, education, and comprehensive training, for young Venezuelans and for entrepreneurs and executives, environmental conservation, and awareness to enhance fundamental values.
TPA is an active member of important national and international associations and organizations.
In Venezuela, we are members of the Venezuelan Tax Law Association (AVDT) and the Venezuelan Arbitration Association (AVA).
Internationally, we are exclusive members of the Latin American Tax and Legal Network (Lataxnet) and the State Capital Global Law Firm group, organizations present in all continents, which allow their members to create efficient tax strategies compatible with the requirements of each country in Latin America and the entire world. We are also members of the Association of International Petroleum.
