Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
Band 1
About
Provided by Medina Garnes Abogados
MGA’s Dispute Resolution Department is known for its track-record in high profile and complex cases. This Department´s team members have proven to be passionate and talented, each in their area of expertise. The founding partner, Mrs. Fabiola Medina Garnes is widely regarded as a seasoned tax, administrative and civil litigator with a strategic and pragmatic approach that has proven unique in the field. She is also a leading figure in arbitration.
This Department specializes in the areas of administrative law, taxes, civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, competition law, public procurement, labor and Constitutional law. Also, MGA is known for its experience in white collar cases, where it has been very successful in the past. The firm has represented clients in cases which have resulted in establishing legal precedents, which are now cited as case law in the Dominican Republic and is continuously involved in challenging cases that establish precedents and that affect the market, such as the first cases of unlawful competition in the Dominican Republic and actions against different City Councils and the Tax Administration, as well as the representation in high profile white-collar cases.
The team always works toward obtaining an in-depth understanding of the client as a way to add value –beyond the regular legal assistance- to the different processes, always looking for the implementation of efficient legal strategies in order to allow effectives results for clients.
Chambers Review
Medina Garnes Abogados has an acclaimed disputes practice in the Dominican Republic, boasting particular strength in handling complex administrative and constitutional conflicts and criminal proceedings. The team offers extensive expertise in representing clients in contentious tax and competition issues. The lawyers are also known to handle civil and commercial litigation. The department's client base encompasses a wide variety of industries such as telecommunications, banking and finance, and food and drink.
Work Highlights
- Medina Garnes Abogados defended Claro and Altice in an administrative appeal against a resolution of the Directorate General of Customs (DGA) concerning an increase of the customs duties for the importation of mobile phones from 5% to 20%.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Medina Garnes Abogados handles complex regulatory matters with a flexible and holistic mindset, keeping in mind its clients' interests and needs at all times."
"Medina Garnes Abogados has a well-balanced team with significant national and international expertise. Their lawyers' extraordinary experience puts us at ease."
"Medina Garnes Abogados handles complex regulatory matters with a flexible and holistic mindset, keeping in mind its clients' interests and needs at all times."
"Medina Garnes Abogados has a well-balanced team with significant national and international expertise. Their lawyers' extraordinary experience puts us at ease."
Notable Practitioners
Fabiola Medina Garnes comes highly recommended by clients for her market-leading practice in this field, especially for her administrative litigation skills, as well as for her arbitration knowledge. She can handle disputes concerning tax, antitrust and commercial matters.
"Fabiola Medina Garnes is exceptionally knowledgeable and very invested in our matters."
"Fabiola Medina Garnes stands out for her excellence both in knowledge and practical work; she consistently adheres to ethical standards."
Noted partner Jesús Francos boasts wide-ranging expertise assisting clients with contentious administrative disputes in the Dominican Republic.
"Jesús Francos demonstrates a great knowledge about all aspects of our business. He is always available and keeps us informed and up-to-date on every matter."
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Dominican Republic
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