Summary Profile
Luis Ortíz-Álvarez advises local and multinational companies on doing business in Venezuela, focusing on regulatory aspects, investment protection, and domestic and international litigation.
He has been selected as an expert witness on Venezuelan law in numerous investment disputes and commercial arbitrations, also acting as legal counsel or local counsel. His experience encompasses public law, antitrust, administrative contracts, state liability, expropriations, and economic sanctions.
With a solid academic career, he has been a Law Professor for over 15 years at renowned Venezuelan universities and has published 17 books and over 30 legal articles.
This deep theoretical foundation, combined with his legal practice, positions him as an authority on the interpretation and application of law in arbitral forums and international courts.
Practice Areas
International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
White Collar Crime
FCPA – Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero
Sanctions & Compliance
Public Law & Regulatory Affairs
— Academic Formation
J.D., cum laude - Specialized in International Arbitration and
Public Law
Florida International University (FIU)
2017
Bachelor of Laws (equivalency)
Ministerio de Educación de España / Universidad de Alicante
2009
Master's Degree (DEA) in Public Law
Université Panthéon-Assas
1992
Master's Degree (DSU) in Political Science
Université Panthéon-Assas
1992
Master's Degree (DSU) in Administrative Law
Université Panthéon-Assas
1991
Lawyer
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB)