Sudan I. Maccio

Sudan I. Maccio is a partner in the Energy, Power and Natural Resources Practice Group in Haynes Boone's Houston office. A Venezuelan native dual‑licensed in Texas and Venezuela, Sudan represents multinational and national oil companies, public and private exploration and production companies, refiners, petrochemical operators, and oilfield services providers.

He advises clients on complex transactional, regulatory, and operational matters across the upstream, midstream, downstream, and petrochemical sectors. Sudan’s experience includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, cross‑border investments, commercial contracting, regulatory and compliance risk, and high-exposure disputes.

He began his career as an in-house attorney at Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) in Caracas, Venezuela, where he developed deep familiarity with the business landscape across the region. With a current focus on Latin America and the United States, Sudan is a trusted advisor on cross‑border strategy, governance, and regulatory risk, particularly in complex operating environments.

He routinely counsels boards and senior management teams on compliance programs, internal investigations, and corporate governance, and is recognized for effective negotiation and clear judgment in high-stakes matters.