Mission
To provide comprehensive legal advice and effective representation to individuals and companies, nationally and internationally. Our team is dedicated to protecting our clients' rights with professionalism, technical rigour and commitment.
Law firm in Caracas · Legal services throughout Venezuela Strategic firmness, loyalty and legal excellence.
Venezuelan law. International judgement.
- 100+Years of combined experience
- 18Practice areas
- 3Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese
A firm built to navigate complexity.
Some legal matters are resolved from a single provision. Others demand an understanding of the whole context: the legislation, the institutions, the procedures, the registries, the commercial reality and the particular circumstances of each client.
At VEXSTON we understand that a firm's value lies not only in knowing the law, but in knowing how to interpret it, how to apply it and how to turn it into a strategy capable of moving forward.
That is why we advise companies, business owners, investors and individuals on decisions that call for legal depth and strategic vision, within Venezuela and in matters connected to other jurisdictions. VEXSTON exists to make that complexity navigable.
VEXSTON, the firm redefining legal advisory in Venezuela.
Founded on a clear vision of excellence and commitment, our mission is to provide comprehensive, tailored legal solutions that answer our clients' specific needs. We combine an innovative approach with a solid legal structure to deliver exceptional service that does not merely meet expectations but exceeds them.
Our lawyers bring together more than 100 years of combined experience across diverse areas of law. That breadth of practice lets us approach each matter with deep knowledge and effective problem-solving, ensuring every client receives meticulous, personalised and highly specialised service.
Principles
How we practise law
We believe legal practice demands far more than technical knowledge. Our practice is therefore built on four principles:
Loyalty
Our clients' interests guide how we act.
Excellence
Technical depth is not negotiable.
Empathy
Behind every legal matter there is a person, a company or a project.
Justice
We practise law with integrity, responsibility and respect for its principles.
Vision
To become a benchmark of quality and excellence in defending our clients' interests, recognised internationally for our preventive advice, dispute resolution and legal compliance services.
The method
From problem to strategy.
At VEXSTON we examine each situation from a comprehensive perspective, turning legal problems into strategies for action.
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We understand
We analyse the legal, commercial and personal context behind each matter. Before answering, we listen.
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We anticipate
We identify risks, scenarios and opportunities before they become irreversible decisions.
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We act
We design and execute legal strategies aligned with our clients' objectives.
We understand. We anticipate. We act.
The three bars that form the E in VEXSTON are the three steps by which we approach every matter, in that order and without skipping any. The method is in the name.
Team
Lawyers who answer for their work.
Every matter has a named lawyer in charge, who leads it from start to finish and answers to the client.
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Domingo A. Ramírez Quintero
Attorney · Corporate, civil and employment
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Imperio Y. Salazar Yépez
Attorney · Employment and civil
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Rafael R. Gil Valderrama
Attorney · Employment, civil and commercial
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Initial Legal Risk Assessment
Every matter begins with a question.
What is at stake? What risks exist? What alternatives are available? Which path allows us to move forward with the greatest certainty?
Answer four short questions and we will point you to the practice area and the kind of support your situation calls for, before you book your consultation.
Question 1 of 4
Is your legal need personal or business-related?
Question 2 of 4
Which best describes your current situation?
Question 3 of 4
Does it involve any of these matters?
Question 4 of 4
How soon do you need guidance?
Corporate
We recommend a general consultation with Corporate & Commercial
Your situation may span more than one area. An initial consultation with our corporate team will route you to the right specialist.
18 practice areas, one firm.
Advice for individuals and companies in any Venezuelan state and from abroad. Each area has its own page with services and frequently asked questions.
18 of 18 areas
- Corporate & Commercial LawCompany formation, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions.View area
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Constitutional LawConstitutional relief actions, habeas data, habeas corpus and litigation before the Supreme Court.View area -
Environmental LawEnvironmental impact assessments, permitting and regulatory compliance.View area - Criminal LawEffective representation at every stage of the criminal process, in prosecution or defense.View area
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Oil, Gas & EnergyContract negotiation and commercial strategy for the energy industry.View area -
Intellectual PropertyRegistration and defense of trademarks, patents, copyrights and franchises.View area - Financial & Fintech AdvisoryBanking regulation, capital markets and structuring of payment platforms.View area
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Labor LawCollective bargaining, contracts, workplace safety and litigation representation.View area - Compliance & Corporate GovernanceCompliance programs, audits and corporate governance.View area
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Family LawHuman, specialized support through divorces, family arrangements and adoptions.View area - Civil LawPractical solutions in contract, property, estate and civil-liability matters.View area
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Real Estate & Registry LawSupport through purchase, sale and property management transactions, hassle-free.View area - International LawCross-border contracts and transactions with multi-jurisdictional compliance.View area
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Agrarian LawLand acquisition and management, agrarian regulations and disputes between private parties.View area - Tax LawTax planning, defense in audits and resolution of tax disputes.View area
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Technology & TelecommunicationsTech contracts, AI risk, licensing and defense in regulatory disputes.View area - Administrative LawAdministrative appeals, public procurement and disputes before government bodies.View area
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Sports LawContracts, image rights, sponsorship and sports disciplinary proceedings.View area
Global services
Legal services in Venezuela, from anywhere in the world
We serve companies and individuals throughout Venezuela, and also those outside it: foreign investors and companies doing business in the country, Venezuelans living abroad who need to resolve matters here, and foreigners who already live in Venezuela.
- Video meetings from any country
- Powers of attorney, apostilles and documents executed abroad
- Representation before Venezuelan registries, notaries, courts and agencies
- Service in Spanish, English and Portuguese
- Venezuelans abroad Your matters in Venezuela, without travelling Estates, selling or renting property, powers of attorney, divorces, documents and apostilles, followed up by video call.
- Corporate Company formation and foreign investment Companies, branches and subsidiaries; shareholders' agreements, investment registration and structures for incoming capital.
- Real estate Buying, selling and leasing property Title due diligence, negotiation, documents and registration for buyers, sellers and owners based abroad.
- Compliance Regulatory compliance and criminal risk Prevention programmes, due diligence on partners and suppliers, and management of criminal contingencies for the company and its officers.
- Employment Hiring and managing staff in Venezuela Contracts, internal policies, employment compliance and relocation of foreign staff to the country.
- Oil, gas and energy Energy-sector contracts and projects Negotiation of service, joint-operation and supply contracts across the hydrocarbons chain.
- Intellectual property Trademarks, patents and software in Venezuela Registration, monitoring and enforcement before SAPI of assets held by foreign owners.
Tools
Reference tools
Free resources for lawyers, companies and citizens. These are working references, not opinions: applying them to a specific case always requires professional review.
Procedural Deadline Calculator
Compute the expiry of a term in calendar or business days from a fixed date, with the corresponding caveat for court-session days.
OpenCourt Calendar
Judicial recess dates, non-working days and court vacation periods that affect how your deadlines are counted.
Conceptual severance benefits simulator
Estimate your entitlements in dollars quickly and simply.
OpenConsultation appointments
Companies: book a video call with a lawyer. Individuals: book and pay for your consultation online.
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Deadline computation
Consultation tools
Conceptual severance benefits simulator (USD)
Estimate your entitlements in dollars quickly and simply. This guide shows you, step by step, how what you are owed is projected under article 142(c) of Venezuela's Organic Labour Law (LOTTT), and the compensation under article 92 in the case of unjustified dismissal.
2 Integral salary and 3 seniority
Fill in the details to see the projection.
| A. Normal daily salaryMonthly salary ÷ 30 | |
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| B. Daily bonusesMonthly bonus ÷ 30 | |
| C. Profit-sharing share(A + B) × profit-sharing days ÷ 360 | |
| D. Vacation bonus share(A + B) × vacation bonus days ÷ 360 | |
| Integral daily salaryA + B + C + D | |
| Seniority daysCountable years × 30 days | |
| Severance benefitsArt. 142(c), LOTTT | |
| Compensation for unjustified dismissalArt. 92 LOTTT: equal to the severance benefits |
Estimated total settlement
Vacation check for the last period
Important legal notice
This guide provides a purely illustrative mathematical projection of your severance benefits. In Venezuela, the final and binding determination of an employment settlement involves complex technical variables that cannot be automated in a simple simulation. Among other things, it requires a chronological audit of the wages earned, the calculation of proportional profit-sharing and vacations, the monthly application of interest on benefits at the rates of the Central Bank of Venezuela, and alignment with the current case law of the Social Cassation Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice for dollar-indexed salaries. A weak defence of your salary base can significantly affect your employment entitlements.
Would you like a complete and exact review of your settlement? Our employment lawyers can carry out a detailed legal study of your case.
Commitment to clients
How we handle each case
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We understand that every client is unique. We focus on understanding your specific needs so we can deliver tailored legal solutions, with open communication and truthful, timely reporting at every stage of the process.
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We rigorously protect all information entrusted to us, under the duty of professional secrecy. We act with the strictest integrity, honouring the trust placed in us in every interaction.
Secure private area
Client Portal
Your case file, your documents and the administrative side, all organised and online.
- Secure authentication with two-factor verification (2FA)
- Encrypted document inbox
- Visual timeline of your case progress
- Automatic notifications by WhatsApp and email
portal.vexston.com
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Company incorporation — Your Company, C.A.
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Corporate contract review
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Individual employment advisory
Documentation received and validated
Instrument drafting under way
Final review and signature
Briefly describe your query and receive preliminary legal guidance from our team.
Available with portal access
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Fees — July 2026
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Fees — June 2026
Pay online — available with access
Knowledge centre
The VEXSTON legal forum.
Case Law
Index of significant decisions from the Supreme Court of Justice and other bodies.
Digital Library
Bulletins and periodic publications from the firm for the profession.
Opinion Pieces
Analysis and commentary from our lawyers on current legal affairs.
Legal Calculators
Reference tools for common legal estimates.
Recent articles
- Corporate
Good corporate governance: from formality to competitive advantage
How a well-designed compliance programme protects and strengthens the Venezuelan company.
- Labour
What every company should review in its collective agreements
Critical points in collective bargaining under the current framework.
- Tax
Strategic tax planning for year-end
Practical recommendations to optimise your company's tax burden.
Frequently asked questions
Before your first consultation
What clients usually ask about how we work. Questions specific to each subject are on that area's page.
Questions by area
Specific answers, on each area's page:
- Arrest and criminal proceedingsCriminal Law
- Divorce, custody and child supportFamily Law
- Severance and dismissalsLabor Law
- Setting up a companyCorporate & Commercial Law
- Trademark registrationIntellectual Property
- Buying and selling propertyReal Estate & Registry Law
- Inheritance and estatesCivil Law
Throughout Venezuela
Office in Chacao, Caracas. We handle filings, registrations and proceedings in any state, and meet clients abroad by video call.
What is the first consultation with VEXSTON like?
The first consultation can take place at our offices in Chacao, by video call or by phone. We review the facts and documents, identify which area of law applies and explain your options, the risks and the next steps. If the matter calls for ongoing work, we then send you a written proposal of services.
How are fees set?
Fees depend on the subject matter, complexity, urgency and type of service: one-off advice, ongoing support or litigation. The cost of the initial consultation depends on the format and length, and is shown when you book. Once you formally retain us, it is credited towards the fees for your matter. Before starting, we give you a written proposal with the scope of work and the fees, so you can decide with full information.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Your ID or the company's tax ID (RIF), the contracts and correspondence related to the matter, and any notice, summons or official request you have received, with its date. For a company, also bring its articles of incorporation and the minutes of the latest shareholders' meeting. Dates matter: in many matters legal time limits may already be running.
Do you work with clients outside Venezuela?
Yes. We work with foreign companies and investors, and with Venezuelans living abroad who need to resolve a matter in the country, in Spanish, English or Portuguese. Most of the work is done by video call and with digital documents; when a power of attorney or a document executed abroad is needed, we explain how to apostille or legalise it. See our global services.
Do you only work with companies, or also with individuals?
Both. Our practice focuses on companies, business owners and investors, and we also represent individuals in criminal, family, civil, employment and real-estate matters.
How is the confidentiality of my case protected?
Everything you tell us is covered by the professional secrecy that Venezuela's Law of Attorneys (Ley de Abogados) and the Code of Professional Ethics of Venezuelan Lawyers impose on every lawyer. Documents are exchanged through the channels you approve.
What is a legal opinion and when should I ask for one?
It is a written, reasoned opinion in which a lawyer analyses the facts, documents and rules that apply to a specific situation, and concludes what risks exist and what options the client has. It is worth requesting before signing a significant contract, investing, starting litigation or answering a request from a government authority.
Do you only work in Caracas?
No. Our office is in Chacao, Caracas, and we provide legal services throughout Venezuela, handling filings, registrations and proceedings in any state. In-person meetings take place at our office by appointment; other consultations are by video call or phone, including from abroad.
When the legal path is not obvious, experience matters.
VEXSTON accompanies decisions that require more than a legal answer.
They require vision. They require strategy. They require knowing where we stand and where we intend to arrive.
Venezuelan law. International judgement.
Consultation appointments
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