José A. Zambrano Reina

Associate

jzambrano@lega.law
+58 212 2772200

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

José has an extensive tax experience. He advises local and multinational clients on compliance and defense of national, state, and municipal taxes, international tax planning, and double tax treaties. He complements his practice with administrative and corporate law, litigation, and bilingual drafting (Spanish, English, Portuguese). A frequent speaker, José delivers practical, timely solutions that reduce risk and optimize outcomes for businesses in Venezuela and across the region.

AREAS OF PRACTICE & INDUSTRIES

♦ Tax Law
♦ International tax planning and double taxation treaties
♦ Administrative & Regulatory Law

♦ Corporate Law
♦ Litigation
♦ Legal translation & review (ES/EN/PT)


ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  • Law Degree – Central University of Venezuela (UCV), 2011.

LANGUAGES

  • Spanish: Native
  • English: Advanced
  • Portuguese: Intermediate
  • French: Basic

EXPERIENCE

  • LEGA Abogados – Lawyer (2025–present).
  • Rangel, Dongoroz & Rangel, S.C. – Senior Lawyer (2021–2025).
  • Lexico Inc. – Translator & Reviewer (2020–present).
  • Brito, D’Arrigo, Martínez & Asociados, S.C. – Senior Lawyer (2011–2020).
  • Organización Jurisprudencia del Trabajo – Tax Advisor (2024–2025).
  • Institute of Criminal Sciences – UCV – Research Assistant (2009–2011).

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Speaker at events organized by SENIAT, UCV, USB (Extension), Legis, Miranda Public Accountants Association, and OJDT.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Legal articles on tax and administrative law.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITY

  • Support to teaching and research at UCV’s Institute of Criminal Sciences (2009–2011).