Massimo Leopardi Mendoza

Associate

He has been part of the Tax Litigation and Corporate Tax Departments since 2024, the year he joined the Firm as a Legal Assistant. Since 2025, he has served as a Junior Associate, providing support and advice in tax, customs, and administrative matters.

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CONTACT:

+58 (212) 905.02.23
mleopardi@tpa.com.ve

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Tax Litigation • Corporate Tax • Customs • Administrative and Regulatory Law

LANGUAGES:

Spanish
English

EDUCATION

  • Attorney-at-Law. Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET), 2025.
  • Minor in Tax Law. Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET), 2024.
  • Minor in Introduction to Corporate Law. Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET), 2024.

EXPERIENCE

Massimo has developed a career focused on the systematic study of Tax and Customs Law, with particular dedication to researching current issues and formulating legal criteria applicable to tax matters. At TPA, his practice has been characterized by meticulous management of administrative proceedings, supported by technical analysis of case files and case follow-up before administrative authorities and judicial bodies. His work includes designing procedural strategies tailored to each situation, as well as preparing briefs and communications addressed to various Public Administration bodies.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Leopardi, M. (2023). Beyond 2035: Prospects for the Smart City and Data Privacy in the Future Venezuela. Prospectivas 2035, Fedecámaras.

RECOGNITIONS

  • Member of the winning team for Best Answer to Complaint Brief in the 4th Edition of the International Mediation and Arbitration Simulation (SIDMA) of the Business Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (CEDCA), 2023.
  • Honorable Mention in the 2023 Prospectivas 2035 competition organized by the Venezuelan Federation of Chambers and Associations of Commerce and Production (Fedecámaras), with the paper titled “Beyond 2035: Prospects for the Smart City and Data Privacy in the Future Venezuela.”

SKILLS

He is characterized by rigorous and systematic research work aimed at precisely identifying relevant legal and factual elements for each case. His dedication to in-depth analysis of doctrinal and regulatory criteria allows him to contribute substantive insights for developing solid argumentative lines and procedural strategies.

OTHERS

  • Understanding Financial Markets. Université de Genève (Coursera), 2020
  • Portfolio and Risk Management. Université de Genève (Coursera), 2020
  • Meeting Investors’ Goals. Université de Genève (Coursera), 2020
  • Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run. Université de Genève (Coursera), 2020