Carla Martinez Ovelar
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with a distinguished track record at Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF). Expert in the legal structuring of financial products, recognized for pioneering innovative solutions. Renowned for expertise in commercial law, exceptional leadership, collaborative teamwork, and strategic problem-solving. Dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal guidance with an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinadora Legal Operaciones De Riesgo Soberano
Corporación Andina De Fomento (CAF)
11.2023 - Current
- Provided legal support in the structuring and development of financial products.
- Led the drafting of financial product guidelines.
- Coordinated from a legal perspective a multidisciplinary workshop to analyze, propose, and develop new financial products.
- Established and designed the Legal Coordination for Sovereign Risk Operations, creating applicable processes and drafting necessary regulations.
- Facilitated credit operations requiring the knowledge, involvement, and/or decision of the Credit and Investments Committee.
- Compiled, consolidated, developed, and updated legal criteria and regulations applicable to sovereign risk credit operations.
- Managed the portfolio of sovereign risk operations.
- Provided guidance to the team on legal matters related to sovereign risk operations.
Abogada Principal
Corporación Andina De Fomento (CAF)
07.2019 - Current
- Received special recognition for contributing to the implementation of an innovative flexible repayment mechanism in a public loan contract.
- Contributing to the implementation of debt management strategies to transition from variable to fixed interest rate schemes and/or to manage currency exposure through derivatives.
- Negotiated and structured public loan agreements, leveraging extensive legal expertise.
- Led the update of loan agreement templates to ensure compliance with current regulations and needs.
Senior Associate Lawyer
Dentons (formerly Norton Rose Fulbright)
07.2011 - 06.2019
- Experience in government relations within the context of Commercial Law: participation in bids, transnational mergers and acquisitions transactions, energy sector projects, procurement of goods and services, infrastructure projects, financing, and management of regional projects.
- Assignment as in-house counsel for Shell oil company (part-time) as part of the Norton Rose Fulbright team (May 2012 to February 2013).
Junior Associate
Norton Rose Fulbright (formerly Macleod Dixon)
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Facilitated the creation and negotiation of pioneering joint ventures in the Venezuelan oil industry, focusing on government relations under Commercial Law.
Lawyer
Araque Reyna Sosa Viso & Asociados
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Drafted comprehensive contracts and managed daily corporate affairs, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.
- Performed in-depth legal research to prepare well-founded legal opinions for corporate clients.
- Conducted legal audits and due diligence to identify and mitigate potential risks in the context of M&As.
Intern
Araque Reyna Sosa Viso & Asociados
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Acquired comprehensive experience in corporate law, emphasizing attention to detail, legal drafting, and research.
Summer Intern
Consultores Jurídicos - Ayala, Dillon, Fernández,
07.2004 - 08.2004
- Examined court documents and facilitated legal research in civil and commercial cases.
Education
LL.M. - Law
Columbia University
NY, USA05-2011
Abogado - Law
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Caracas, Venezuela01-2009
Executive Education: Impactful Leadership - Law
Harvard Law School
Boston, MA, USA06-2024
French Course - Languages
Alliance Francaise
Paris, France12-2008
Cambridge Law Studio: Legal English Course - Law
Cambridge University
Cambridge, UK08-2007
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service, client centricity
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Perseverant
- Organizational skills
Additional Information
RECOGNITIONS
- Order of "Honor to Merit" – Bar Association of the State of Miranda, 2012.
- Recognition for achievements in research and writing in publications of the Center for International Legal Studies, 2013.
- Recognition published in Deal Digest (2015) for participation in the bidding of an oil project in Mexico.
PUBLICATIONS
- Co-author of the chapter on "International Licensing in Venezuela," published by the Center for International Legal Studies, 2013 (co-author: Ramón I. Andrade).
- Co-author of the article on "Projects in the Orinoco Oil Belt," published by the Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber, 2011 (co-authors: Gabriela Rachadell and Sergio Casinelli).
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Coordinadora Legal Operaciones De Riesgo Soberano
Corporación Andina De Fomento (CAF)
11.2023 - Current
Abogada Principal
Corporación Andina De Fomento (CAF)
07.2019 - Current
Senior Associate Lawyer
Dentons (formerly Norton Rose Fulbright)
07.2011 - 06.2019
Junior Associate
Norton Rose Fulbright (formerly Macleod Dixon)
07.2009 - 07.2010
Lawyer
Araque Reyna Sosa Viso & Asociados
07.2008 - 06.2009
Intern
Araque Reyna Sosa Viso & Asociados
09.2006 - 06.2008
Summer Intern
Consultores Jurídicos - Ayala, Dillon, Fernández,
07.2004 - 08.2004
LL.M. - Law
Columbia University
Abogado - Law
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Executive Education: Impactful Leadership - Law
Harvard Law School
French Course - Languages
Alliance Francaise
Cambridge Law Studio: Legal English Course - Law
Cambridge University
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