Department profile
Medina Garnes Abogados

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Dominican Republic


Medina Garnes Abogados

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MGA’s Corporate and Finance Department is known for its track-record in high profile and complex cases. The Department is considered an esteemed corporate practice within a compact multi-practice firm, with recognized experience advising on prominent multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and corporate restructuring matters, as well as assisting clients in handling legal matters in all areas of corporate and business, commercial, contracts. Furthermore, we handle capital markets and lending transactions, along with regulatory banking matters and tax counsel on transactional matters and regulatory issues pertaining to capital markets.

Its team is renowned for being business-oriented, for its attention to detail and its proactivity. We are also known for the ability to provide swift and creative responses to highly complex matters. 

We have sophisticated clients, local and international, in different sectors including banking and capital markets, energy, mining, infrastructure, telecommunications and we have been participating in high profile, complex and stimulating matters, especially in M&A, project finance, capital markets; some of which are landmark cases. More recently, the firm has assisted several clients that are part of technologies market and that are initiating their business in the country contributing with the development of new technologies in areas such as electronic payments and other Fintechs that will change the future of business in RD.

Industries (15)

  • Financial Entities
  • Manufacturing Industries
  • Insurance
  • Telecommunications
  • Food and Drinks Producers
  • Technology, Software & Electronics
  • Tourism
  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts
  • Mining
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Commercial & Professional Services

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Corporate/Commercial - Dominican Republic

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Medina Garnes Abogados houses an esteemed corporate practice within a compact multi-practice firm. The team offers extensive experience advising on prominent M&A deals and corporate structuring and restructuring matters, as well as sales of local subsidiaries. The department further handles debt refinancing and lending transactions, along with regulatory banking matters. The firm regularly advises clients from the financial and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Medina Garnes advised Agilisa in its USD3,000,000 acquisition by Payroc WorldAccess through a cross-border asset purchase transaction.

Strengths

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  • Medina Garnes Abogados stands out for its prompt responses, efficient handling of matters, professionalism and consistent delivery of high-quality work. The firm’s technical expertise and sound legal judgement allows them to manage complex cases with precision and efficiency.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Melissa Silié
    Band 4Melissa Silié

    Melissa Silié

    Partner Melissa Silié is well regarded by market commentators for her work in the corporate and commercial sphere. She advises clients on financing mandates, as well as acquisitions and sale transactions.

    • Melissa Silié is exceptionally thorough and precise. Her diligent follow-up demonstrates a commitment to client service and effective communication.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Patricia Álvarez
    Band 4Patricia Álvarez

    Patricia Álvarez

    Up-and-coming partner and department co-head Patricia Álvarez receives recognition from clients and peers for her activity. She frequently acts on M&A transactions and corporate finance mandates.

    • Patricia Álvarez is truly brilliant. She always responds instantly, with a lot of respect and impressive clarity. Her comments are substantive, well thought-out and demonstrate absolute mastery of the subject.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

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Dominican Republic

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