Ricardo Colmenter

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ABOUT RICARDO COLMENTER

Ricardo Colmenter is an international lawyer and strategist with over two decades of experience structuring high-value energy, technology, and infrastructure transactions across the Americas, Europe, and emerging markets. As CEO of Entra Consulting and former General Counsel for the Western Hemisphere of Weatherford International, he combines deep legal insight with a commercial mindset, leading multidisciplinary teams in the negotiation and execution of complex cross-border projects. His career includes key roles at Halliburton and as Legal Director of the Venezuelan Patent and Trademark Office, where he developed a unique perspective on the intersection of intellectual property, regulatory frameworks, and energy policy. Ricardo holds a JD from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, an LLM in International Intellectual Property from Lund University (Sweden), and an LLM in Intellectual Property & Information Law from the University of Houston Law Center. An Adjunct Professor and Affiliate Scholar at the University of Houston, Ricardo’s academic work explores the convergence of innovation, energy transition, and global trade. He is the author of several books and articles on international oil transactions and technology transfer in the energy sector and is a frequent keynote speaker at global conferences and executive programs for National Oil Companies and regulatory agencies. Recognized by Legal 500’s Corporate Counsel 100 Latin America as one of the most influential and innovative in-house counsel in the region, Ricardo continues to bridge law, business, and technology—advancing sustainable and commercially sound strategies for the global energy industry. Specialties: International Law, Energy, Manufacturing and Infrastructure, and Intellectual Property.