"The United States' involvement in Venezuela has benefited BigLaw firms' lobbying and public policy practices, according to a story by Law.com. Law firms are advising clients of the latest news pertaining to Venezuela, answering trade and compliance-related questions, and engaging with the Trump administration and Capitol Hill on clients' behalf."
"Trump has asked U.S. oil companies to commit $100 billion toward rebuilding Venezuela's petroleum sector, the report said. Firms such as Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld; Dentons; Bracewell; Miller & Chevalier; and Ballard Partners have all represented some of the same oil and gas companies that met with Trump last week, including Chevron, ExxonMobil"
BigLaw public policy and lobbying practices are experiencing increased client inquiries tied to U.S. involvement in Venezuela. Firms are advising clients on news updates, trade and compliance questions, and are engaging with the Trump administration and Capitol Hill on clients' behalf. Several firms are specifically counseling oil and gas clients and coordinating discussions with the administration. More than a dozen oil and gas company representatives met with President Donald Trump about U.S. strategy in Venezuela. The administration has requested that U.S. oil companies commit substantial funds toward rebuilding Venezuela's petroleum sector. Multiple national firms represent major oil companies involved in those meetings.
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