Our Team
Loyal to our principles and committed to the Law, we are a great family that loves taking on and overcoming challenges. We are passionate about learning, experiencing, and serving our clients. Our internal processes are built on collaborative, agile, and excellence-driven methodologies.
We possess the ability to anticipate and prevent contingencies, as well as to defend our clients' rights and interests in litigation by resolving conflicts and disputes.
We provide comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions tailored to each reality.
We are specialists in Employment Law, Regulatory Compliance, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Collective Bargaining.
GECA Consultores has been recognized in the prestigious publication Chambers & Partners Latin America.
Gabriel Calleja and Luis Azuaje are recognized in the 2023 rankings of Chambers & Partners Latin America and The Legal 500.
Individual and Collective Labor Law
(Venezuela – Spain)
Labor Law
(Venezuela)
Compliance Officer
(Venezuela)
Labor and Sports Law
(Venezuela-Colombia)
Labor, Civil, and Commercial Law
(Venezuela-Spain)
Oil & Gas and Commercial Law
(Venezuela)
B.A. in Industrial Relations
Occupational Health and Safety Expert
Sociologist
International Law Expert
Management Planning
Administration Manager
Gabriel Calleja and Luis Azuaje are recognized in the 2023 rankings of Chambers & Partners Latin America and The Legal 500.
Individual and Collective Labor Law
(Venezuela – Spain)
Labor Law
(Venezuela)
Compliance Officer
(Venezuela)
Labor and Sports Law
(Venezuela-Colombia)
Labor, Civil, and Commercial Law
(Venezuela – Spain)
Oil & Gas and Commercial Law
(Venezuela)
B.A. in Industrial Relations
Occupational Health and Safety Expert
Sociologist
International Law Expert
Management Planning
Administration Manager
We offer our full commitment and personalized attention to every matter of interest to you
Gabriel Calleja Angulo
International Partner
With over 30 years of experience in labor law, he has extensive expertise in strategic planning, social dialogue and tripartism, human resources, occupational safety, collective bargaining, and conflict and dispute resolution.
He specializes in preventive action by anticipating potential contingency and conflict scenarios, providing strategic solutions. In corrective action, he delivers the most effective and suitable counsel, always prioritizing negotiation and dialogue to resolve claims or disputes, while ensuring the strongest possible defense in the event of litigation.
He has developed extensive expertise in Business Ethics, Business and Human Rights, as well as emerging trends in the digital transformation of the workplace.
His career has been recognized by Chambers Global Latin America (2023), with clients noting that: ‘He has great business vision and a strong focus on providing a superior client experience,’ and ‘Gabriel Calleja offers highly precise advice.’ Likewise, he has been recognized by The Legal 500 (2022) as a Leading Individual in Labor and Employment.
Luis Augusto Azuaje
National Senior Partner
Since 2000, he served in the Judiciary as an assistant attorney. Starting in 2006, he transitioned to the private sector, advising national and multinational companies on labor law matters. He has represented clients in collective bargaining processes, collective labor disputes, and strategic collective planning, while also developing defense strategies for both individual and collective lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
Additionally, he provides corporate labor advisory services in negotiation and restructuring processes, occupational health and safety prevention, and the planning and implementation of market-competitive compensation packages.
Natalia De Paz
Individual and Collective Labor Law
(Venezuela-Spain)
Attorney with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive labor and employment counsel to multinational and national companies, with a specialized focus on individual and collective matters, compensation programs, and the adaptation of international policies and programs to national legislation.
She also possesses solid experience in negotiating working conditions and termination agreements for both general workforce and upper management, including expatriates.
Wilder Márquez Romero
Labor Law(Venezuela)
Since 2010, she has provided legal services to national and international companies in labor law matters, representing them in lawsuits and administrative proceedings, both individual and collective.
Likewise, he provides corporate labor advisory services in negotiation and restructuring processes, occupational health and safety prevention, and the planning and implementation of salary compensation strategies.
Felipe Guzmán
Compliance Officer
(Venezuela)
Attorney with over 5 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and labor law, as well as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and human resources management. He also possesses expertise in financial advisory and corporate compliance, with extensive experience managing legal departments and leading legal, corporate, and financial projects.
Luis Fernández Aguilera
Labor and Sports Law
(Venezuela-Colombia)
He has represented athletes and clubs before national and international bodies, including the CAS (TAS), FIFA, UCI, FCF, and the International Olympic Committee.
He has worked across various sports, including football (soccer), baseball, boxing, shooting, and cycling.
David Sánchez
Labor, Civil, and Commercial Law
(Venezuela-España)
With over 20 years of experience, he has participated in labor, civil, and commercial litigation. He has advised companies in sectors such as manufacturing, metalworking, and chemicals, and has taken part in collective bargaining agreement negotiations across both the public and private sectors.
Federico Rivas Heredia
Oil & Gas and Commercial Law
With over 20 years of experience as an attorney in both the public and private sectors of the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, he has extensive national and international expertise. He has developed in-depth knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks for oil, gas, and petrochemical operations, participating in the design of new business ventures, agreements, alliances, and licensing for joint ventures.
Freddy Guerrero
B.A. in Industrial Relations
With over 40 years of experience in the paper industry, he has developed an extensive career in Human Resources and Industrial Relations.
Additionally, he possesses experience in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, dispute resolution, conflict management, mediation, and arbitration.
César Delgado
Occupational Health and Safety Expert
A professional with extensive experience in Occupational Health and Safety. He held high-ranking positions at the National Institute of Occupational Prevention, Health, and Safety (INPSASEL), including Inspection Coordinator, Technical Advisor to employees and employers, and Technical Advisor to the Technical Standardization Office (OTN).
He has also served as an expert witness in Labor Courts and is a facilitator for the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety at INPSASEL.
Sulmary Méndez Angulo
Sociologist
With over 30 years of experience in training and organizational development consulting, she has served both national and multinational companies as an internal and external consultant.
Carlos Landázabal
International Law Expert
(Venezuela-EEUU)
Attorney with over 20 years of experience in Compliance and Data Protection. With extensive expertise in corporate governance, international law, and ESG, and as a specialist in anti-bribery matters, he has provided legal services to various international companies across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
María Gabriela Calleja
Management Planning
With over 30 years in the corporate banking sector, she has extensive experience in senior management roles; leading, motivating, and developing high-performance teams across various states in Central-Western Venezuela.
She is a Specialist in Management Planning, an Executive Coach, and a personal and team motivational Mentor. She is also a Family and Organizational Constellator, and a facilitator for human and quantum advancement.
Thais Quintero Sánchez
Administration Manager
With an 18-year career in administration, she has risen to senior management positions, with extensive experience in account management and oversight of finance, accounting, treasury, cash management, accounts receivable and payable, procurement, and Human Capital Management. Her expertise includes ensuring compliance with formal tax duties and administrative controls to guarantee smooth operations and the timely presentation of financial information for strategic decision-making.
Luis Daniel León
Senior Attorney
He has practiced as a trial lawyer since 2012, providing legal services to national and international companies in labor law matters. He has represented clients in lawsuits and administrative proceedings, both individual and collective.
Likewise, he provides corporate labor advisory services in negotiation and labor restructuring processes, occupational health and safety prevention, and serves as a keynote speaker on Occupational Health and Safety and proper conduct during inspections by government officials at workplaces.
Lorena Rivas Cordido
Senior Attorney
She began her career in private practice and as External Counsel for the Lara State Sports Foundation (FUNDELA) and the Municipality of Palavecino, Lara State.
Subsequently, she joined the Municipality of Iribarren as an Attorney within the Office of the City Attorney (Sindicatura), representing the public entity in Labor and Tax Law matters.
Based in the Barquisimeto office, she serves as an Attorney handling proceedings before the Labor Inspectorate and Labor Courts.
Francisco Javier Ure
Senior Attorney
He was a member of the Ministry of the People’s Power for the Social Process of Work, where he served as a Legal Rapporteur. During his career within the institution, he also held positions as Assistant Attorney, Head of the Labor Division, and Labor Inspector-Conciliator, with oversight of the entire Labor Inspectorate staff.
Subsequently, he joined the Labor Department at the Barquisimeto office as an Associate Attorney, handling proceedings before the Labor Inspectorate and Labor Courts in administrative and labor law matters. He coordinates and conducts compliance audits and inspections to ensure companies meet all legal obligations according to their specific industry sector.
Valeria Vera Cruz Suárez
Junior Associate
She has served as a legal assistant and attorney at several renowned law firms, monitoring judicial proceedings and administrative processes before various courts in Greater Caracas and other administrative bodies.
Likewise, she managed the licensing and permits for a prominent textile company, as well as for a pharmaceutical representation firm, before various municipal authorities.
Daniela Zamora Calafat
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She has served as an attorney for a food production company, drafting contracts and providing legal counsel, while also gaining experience in Compliance by contributing to the fulfillment of internal and external regulations.
Additionally, she has provided legal services at a legal advisory center specializing in civil and commercial matters.
Hender Delgado López
Junior Associate
He has served as a legal assistant, monitoring judicial proceedings and administrative processes before various Labor and Civil Courts, as well as administrative bodies.
Lorena Rivas Cordido
Senior Attorney
She began her career in private practice and as External Counsel for the Lara State Sports Foundation (FUNDELA) and the Municipality of Palavecino, Lara State.
Subsequently, she joined the Municipality of Iribarren as an Attorney within the Office of the City Attorney (Sindicatura), representing the public entity in Labor and Tax Law matters.
Based in the Barquisimeto office, she serves as an Attorney handling proceedings before the Labor Inspectorate and Labor Courts.
