Martha is a Partner at ArnStein’s Public Law and Regulatory Affairs Department, with over 20 years of experience in administrative, environmental, and constitutional law. Her extensive expertise covers consumer protection, antitrust, anti-corruption, pharmaceuticals, real estate, urban planning, mining, and energy law.

Throughout her distinguished career, Martha has advised renowned domestic and multinational corporations, as well as multilateral organizations, on complex regulatory and public law matters. She has a proven track record in public credit operations, contract negotiations and strategic alliances with government entities, including concessions and public bidding processes in the mining, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure sectors.

A seasoned litigator, Martha has defended the interests of national and international clients in administrative proceedings and trials before administrative, agrarian, maritime, and aeronautical courts. Her experience also includes successful representation in transnational arbitrations and litigation against public entities.

Martha has provided comprehensive legal support to major construction companies on large-scale real estate projects. She also specializes in advising companies during government inspections, expropriations, and other regulatory actions, focusing on the design of effective risk mitigation strategies. Furthermore, she conducts specialized legal audits on environmental, health, and regulatory compliance, managing the procurement and updating of permits and registrations essential for operations in Venezuela across sectors such as agro-industry, automotive, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, consumer goods, and technology.

Recognitions Martha is consistently recognized by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for her expertise in Public and Environmental Law. Additionally, she has been named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Public Law Lawyers” by Business Today.