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Fulvio Italiani is widely regarded as one of Venezuela’s preeminent lawyers. Over the course of his career, he has earned top distinctions from leading legal directories. Chambers & Partners recognizes him as the sole Star Individual in Corporate and M&A, Band 1 in Banking and Finance, and Band 2 in Energy and Natural Resources. Legal 500 names him a Leading Individual in Corporate and M&A, Banking and Finance, and Energy. Fulvio has played a pivotal role in many of the most significant transactions in Venezuela over the past two decades. Chambers’ editorial describes Fulvio as “a first-class corporate lawyer like few others in Latin America,” with clients praising his “deep knowledge of the Venezuelan market and his ability to handle complex, high-value transactions with ease.” One client notes, “He is a strategic thinker who always finds practical solutions to challenging issues.” Legal 500 refers to Fulvio as “a standout practitioner in the Venezuelan legal market,” highlighting his “exceptional client service and commercial acumen.” The guide further notes his “proven track record in advising on major cross-border deals and highly regarded negotiation skills.” Latin Lawyer has observed that “Fulvio Italiani is regarded as a key figure by many of his peers in Venezuela who seem to view him as a permanent fixture at the top of the market. Clients meanwhile praise his 24/7 availability and total commitment to the projects he gets involved in. He has proved effective and able to provide simple solutions even in a complex environment.” Fulvio earned his law degree summa cum laude from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in 1990. Before becoming a partner at D'Empaire in 1996, he worked as an associate at the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom from 1993 to 1996.