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DMK Abogados

Real Estate & Tourism

Latin America Guide 2027 : Dominican Republic

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DMK Abogados

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Provided by DMK Abogados

DMK Abogados is the leading firm in the Dominican Republic in the practice area of real estate and tourism. During the last 30 years, DMK Abogados has maintained its reputation as the go-to firm. The team provides considerable experience advising major clients such as hotel chains, tour operators, airlines and property developers. 

The firm advises clients on negotiating and structuring purchase and sale agreements for real estate properties, financing for the acquisition of real estate, leasing agreements and assessment in large real estate deals and tourism transactions.

The team provides integral legal services to clients, which include mayor hotel chains such as Senator Hotels, Grupo Puntacana, Marriott, Grupo Piñero, Northshore Land Holdings, Inc.,  among others. The firm has advised sellers, buyers, creditors and debtors in multijurisdictional operations regarding the purchase of real estate, financing, construction and development of real estate projects all over the country.

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Real Estate & Tourism - Dominican Republic

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DMK Abogados' outstanding practice group is regularly seen advising prestigious national and multinational tourism players on a variety of transactions involving the development of significant real estate and hospitality projects, as well as handling contentious matters in the real estate and tourism sectors. Its team often assists with regulatory mandates, such as permitting issues, tax incentive schemes and environmental considerations. DMK Abogados also acts as counsel to leading hotel chains on franchise agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • DMK assisted Hyatt with real estate due diligence relating to properties to be managed from Grupo Bahía Príncipe under an agreement with Grupo Piñero. The process covered more than ten properties, including two owned by the Dominican State.

Strengths

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  • DMK Abogados provides practical advice that we can trust and solutions that allow us to get deals done. The team excels in understanding our business and demonstrates strong commercial awareness.

    Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America

  • The lawyers at DMK Abogados have an excellent understanding of the real estate and tourism sector, and their on-the-ground knowledge has been very helpful. Their familiarity with, and understanding of, local institutions enable them to facilitate conversations and negotiations effectively.

    Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Enrique De Marchena Kaluche
    Enrique De Marchena Kaluche

    Enrique De Marchena Kaluche

    Esteemed practitioner Enrique De Marchena Kaluche is recognised by market sources as a leader in the tourism sphere. He demonstrates extensive experience assisting major clients with a broad range of tourism and real estate matters.

    • Enrique is highly professional and straightforward, and his strong local network provides valuable support.

      Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America

    • Enrique De Marchena Kaluche provides solid service and strong commercial vision. He is clear, gets straight to the point, and understands both our business and industry.

      Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America
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  • Patricia Read Schott
    Patricia Read Schott

    Patricia Read Schott

    Partner Patricia Read Schott enjoys recognition for her real estate and tourism practice. She assists clients with the transactional components of real estate matters.

    • Patricia Read Schott is down-to-earth, personable and hardworking. If she does not know the answer, she always finds it.

      Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America
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Dominican Republic

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