Jesús A. Dávila O.
Biography
Jesús Dávila joined Baker McKenzie in 2002 and became partner in 2009. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in Venezuela by Chambers Latin America and IFLR1000. Jesús advises domestic and multinational companies on the full scope of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures and a variety of other corporate and compliance work. He has a strong track record providing insightful advice to companies on matters of antitrust, foreign investment and technology transfer, IT/Communications, and trade and commerce. Jesús has been a professor in various renowned universities in Venezuela.
Practice Focus
Jesús has assisted various national and multinational clients and possesses an extensive track record in corporate reorganizations, aiding clients in adapting to the challenging Venezuelan environment. Additionally, he manages global technology agreements, acquisitions, and significant IT transactions. Jesús has handled major outsourcing and telecommunications matters with a high level of competence recognized by his clients. Other areas of expertise where he can highlight his track record include marketing, regulation, and public affairs.
Representative Legal Matters
- Advised Cisneros Group-controlled C.A. Cervecería Regional in the establishment of a joint venture with Compañía Brahma Venezuela S.A.
- Represented a global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection control products and services in its acquisition of an industrial plant in Venezuela.
- Advised a publicly traded American multinational company in the agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology industry as Venezuelan counsel in its merger with a privately-held seed company based in Guatemala.
- Advise Nielsen in the implementation of corporate global reorganization.
- Advised Johnson & Johnson on the local implementation of the global Kenvue spin-off.
- Advised AT&T on the very complex and sensitive sale of DIRECTV, the biggest paid TV subscription platform in the country to a third party.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Caracas Bar Association
- Socrates Project Legal Association
- Chairman of Venamcham Compliance Committee
- Professor at the Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET) and member of its Departmental Council
- Director of the School of Law of Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET)
- Doctorate candidate at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB)
Admissions
- Venezuela (2002)
Education
- New York University (LLM) (2001)
- Andrés Bello Catholic University (JD, cum laude) (1999)
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Baker & McKenzie SC is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.