Department profile
Jiménez Peña

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2026 : Dominican Republic


Jiménez Peña

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Jiménez Peña advises clients on all legal and business aspects of operating, financing, and expanding their investments in the Dominican Republic. JP’s attorneys have vast experience representing, multinational corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, as well as the most important Dominican companies and business groups. We also have a superb track record assisting foreign private equity groups with inbound investments as well as the ongoing running of their portfolios of companies in the Dominican Republic. We are valued by our clients for having not only the legal knowledge but also the business mindset which allow us to fully understand their expectations – a unique feature of our firm.

JP’s attorneys have an excellent track record assisting local and international clients with M&A and corporate reorganisations, handling notable deals both for companies and private equity groups. We also advise global clients on incorporations and the commercialisation of their products in the Dominican market. Aside from transactional work, we provide ongoing commercial and corporate governance advice to an impressive roster of long-term clients. We are active in a wide array of industries, including energy, telecommunications, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. We have also handled M&A deals in the energy, agribusiness, E-commerce, banking and consumer goods industries.

Clients (16)

  • American Airlines, Inc.
  • Grupo Punta Cana
  • Citibank
  • Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos
  • Portblue Hotels
  • Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica
  • Banco BHD Leon
  • Sirenis Hotels
  • TOTAL
  • Humano
  • Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento (CIFI)
  • Portland Private Equity
  • Advanced Asset Management
  • Banco Activo

Industries (14)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Bank
  • retail

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Dominican Republic

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Jiménez Peña is an acclaimed firm with outstanding capabilities across all aspects of finance and M&A transactions. The notable team is frequently instructed by local banking clients, multilaterals and international investment banks to advise on a range of financing structures, including corporate and project finance mandates. The department is particularly well versed in the development of renewable energy projects and also boasts distinguished expertise in private equity deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Jiménez Peña advised Advanced Asset Management on the purchase, financing and closing of the Jewel Punta Cana Hotel, in Uvero Alto, in an operation valued at USD82 million.

Strengths

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  • Jiménez Peña's team are excellent and look for both creativity and efficiency in the solutions they propose.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Jiménez Peña's team has excellent knowledge of the Dominican Republic market and extensive experience closing financial transactions with international actors.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Jiménez Peña's team are technically very capable in financial matters and well ahead in understanding what clients need. They also routinely provide updates on regulatory developments.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Katherine Rosa
    Band 3Katherine Rosa

    Katherine Rosa

    Katherine Rosa Rodríguez is a strong practitioner well acquainted with the energy sector. She regularly advises key companies on M&A and contractual mandates.

    • Katherine Rosa is an excellent professional with solid knowledge and strategic vision. She is timely and provides high-quality deliverables.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Luis J Jiménez
    Band 3Luis J Jiménez

    Luis J Jiménez

    Well-regarded partner Luis Jiménez boasts extensive experience advising local and international clients on M&A transactions and commercial contracts.
    • Luis Jiménez is a very responsible lawyer with extremely strong analysis abilities. He has plenty of knowledge and is someone who inspires a lot of confidence in his clients.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Marcos Peña Rodríguez
    Band 3Marcos Peña Rodríguez

    Marcos Peña Rodríguez

    Respected partner Marcos Peña Rodríguez is frequently seen advising multinational energy companies on M&A transactions and project development mandates.

Ranked Individuals at Jiménez Peña (3)

Dominican Republic

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