International Law Section | Doing Business in Venezuela: Energy, Reconstruction and the Return of Foreign Investment CLE

Date: October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

1105 West Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please join us on Thursday, October 1st at noon at the offices of Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP, 1105 West Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30309 for a program on Doing Business in Venezuela: Energy, Reconstruction and the Return of Foreign Investment.

Speakers: 

• Charlie Britt, Vice President, Legal - Global Privacy & Compliance, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
• Mauricio Ferreira, Head of Legal, Mexico, Latin America & Caribbean, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• Javier Gonzalez, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP

Although the energy sector is driving much of the current attention on Venezuela, the country's ongoing reconstruction efforts following the earthquakes and the U.S. Administration's recent announcement of “the biggest oil deal in the world” are accelerating investment opportunities across a wide range of industries well beyond oil and gas to infrastructure, construction, transportation, hospitality, technology and consumer markets, making Venezuela one of the most closely watched emerging markets in the region.

What You'll Take Away

• An understanding of the current U.S. sanctions framework and the compliance considerations for companies evaluating business opportunities in Venezuela.
• An update on recent developments in Venezuela and an overview of opportunities for U.S. companies in energy, infrastructure, construction, logistics, telecommunications, consumer products, and professional services.
• Discussion of dispute resolution considerations, investment protections, and enforcement issues.
• Insight into regulatory, political, and operational risks and strategies for mitigating those risks.
• Practical guidance for entering the Venezuelan market, including structuring investments, partnerships, and commercial relationships.  

Registration will close Sept. 30 at 12 noon.

There is no charge for Members of the International Law Section and $25 for others. The fee includes lunch, parking and one (1) hour of CLE credit. If you'd like to join the section and then register for this event at no cost, click here. After your payment has processed, you can then use the link above to register.

We hope that you can join us.