Elina Pou-Ruan joined Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque in 2010. She is currently working in the tax area, advising clients and handling tax litigations. Elina is also in charge of the preparation of legal opinions concerning national and municipal taxes and non-fiscal contributions, and she also has remarkable experience in administrative and judicial remedies. Her extensive experience and education allow her to participate in matters that require knowledge of other areas, thus interacting with other Firm specialists to provide comprehensive legal assistance to national and international clients.

Education
Tax Law Specialist, Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1997.
International Maritime Trade Specialist, Maritime Law Specialization. Escuela Estudios Superiores de la Marina Mercante, 1992.
Law Degree, Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, 1987.

Professional Associations

• International Bar Association
  

Professional Activities and Experience
Before joining the Firm, Elina was the Director of KPMG Escritorio Jurídico (2007-2009), associate of the reputable firms Araque, Reyna, Sosa, Viso & Pittier (2004-2007); Mathison Lupini & Ruan (1998–2004) and of the National Integrated Service of Tax and Customs Administration (1995–1998).

• Venezuelan Legal Context: Oil, Gas and Mining

  By Elina Pou-Ruan, Simon Herrera Celis, Carlos Garcia Soto |April 2021