Pedro M. Mezquita Arcaya
Offices
legal services
Pedro is a distinguished lawyer with a strong background in corporate securities law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the Venezuelan capital markets, introducing numerous innovations.
Work highlights
Established the first stock brokerage house in Venezuela
Facilitated the first issue of American Depositary Receipts by a Venezuelan company
Oversaw the first securitization in Venezuela.
What clients say
His expertise includes advising both underwriters and issuers on all aspects of securities regulations and guiding public tender offers. His fluency in Spanish, English, and French enhances his ability to operate effectively in diverse legal environments. Pedro’s work has been instrumental in shaping the financial landscape in Venezuela through his innovative approaches and expert knowledge.
- LL.M. from Harvard University School of Law (1988), where he was a Fulbright Scholar and received the C. Clyde Fergusson Fellowship
- Summa cum laude law degree from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (1986), receiving the Roberto Goldschmidt Award.
- Member of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid.
- Member of the Capital District Bar Association.
