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DMK Abogados

Real Estate & Tourism

Latin America Guide 2026 : Dominican Republic

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DMK Abogados

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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 Abogados assisted Apple Leisure Group with the due diligence of four hotels owned by Globalia, conducting a comprehensive review of real estate compliance, as well as regulatory matters such as environmental and tourism licenses.

Strengths

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  • DMK Abogados' team guides us through complex matters with a hands-on approach and impressive turnaround times.

    Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America

  • DMK Abogados is geared towards international clients and has a strong ability to handle cross-border issues. The firm is experienced and has a leading presence in the real estate market.

    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 De Marchena Kaluche is a lawyer who handles matters in a proactive, efficient and successful way.

      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 always up to date on market developments and provides us with very practical advice.

      Real Estate & Tourism respondentLatin America
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Dominican Republic

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