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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Freddy Vásquez Bass joined LEĜA as Of Counsel in 2026. He has extensive experience in leadership and management roles at multinational companies in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and consumer goods sectors. He specializes in hydrocarbons law, oil contracting, corporate law, corporate restructuring, M&A, international trade, international trade compliance, corporate compliance, and regulatory aspects of industries with controlled products (oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, beverages, and spirits). He has led legal strategies for new business ventures, restructurings, and operational closures, and has represented corporations before key stakeholders, government authorities, industry associations, and private entities.AREAS OF PRACTICE & INDUSTRIES
♦ Oil & Gas.
♦ Corporate and M&A.
♦ Life Sciences & Healthcare.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
- Lawyer, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello.
- Maritime and International Trade Law, Universidad Central de Venezuela.
- • Diploma Oil & Gas Law, Universidad Monteávila.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of the Caracas Bar Association, Venezuela.
He served as Chair of the Legal Committee and Director of the Board of Directors of the Venezuelan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAVENAL).
LANGUAGES
- Spanish
- English
- German (basic)
EXPERIENCE
- Executive leadership and general management of large companies.
- Management and leadership of legal and compliance departments (Legal & Compliance).
- Regional/multi-country corporate legal counsel (Central America, the Caribbean, and the Andean countries).
- Legal representation in Venezuela and corporate governance support.
- In-house legal consulting in regulated industries (energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, consumer goods).
- Role as legal business partner for business units and commercial operations.
- Corporate law at a law firm (private practice): corporate, contractual, and transactional advisory services.
- Collective bargaining management for oil companies.