Luis Palacios

Luis Palacios, BLP’s director in Venezuela, has more than 10 years of experience in natural resources, mining, energy, ESG and anti-corruption compliance. He has advised multinational corporations, investors and international financial institutions in highly regulated industries, combining legal training with technical experience as an auditor certified under ISO and OSHAS standards in environmental matters, carbon neutrality, anti-corruption and occupational health. His practice includes leading environmental, mining and regulatory due diligence in M&A transactions and project financings; designing and implementing anti-corruption programmes and regulatory risk matrices aligned with OECD standards, the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act; assessing environmental liabilities; and structuring sustainability projects, including obtaining licences and issuing carbon credits. He also has experience in environmental and criminal litigation and administrative proceedings. He joined BLP as an associate in 2017.