About
Provided by OMG
OMG was born with the purpose of adding value through a specialized practice: a “think tank” of sorts devoted to research and analysis, with the capacity to anticipate market situations and produce laboratory-created legal and business solutions.
OMG is widely known in the market for its strategic focus and is unique in this regard in the Dominican Republic. As such, clients seek counsel from the firm for legal planning, determining strategy for the implementation and negotiation of their matters (entrusting OMG for project management as well as fiscal matters in their entirety), skillfulness in negotiations with stakeholders, and for proven influence with participants of Government in the country.
The firm's Corporate Commercial Department is best known for its expertise in: M&As, Legal Engineering, Business Law, Commercial Law, amongst others.
Chambers Review
Powerhouse firm with a highly reputed corporate practice group. Routinely instructed by notable local clients to advise on key mergers, acquisitions and divestments. Benefits from extensive experience structuring strategic foreign investments on behalf of asset management groups, dealing with investment agreements for shareholder buyouts. Highly knowledgeable of corporate reorganisations, including advising on tax-efficient structures. Offers additional capabilities in syndicated lending and securities transactions.
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner and president of the firm Leonel Melo Guerrero is "an excellent partner leading a top-tier corporate and commercial department," according to an interviewee. Another observer says: "He strives to serve the client's purpose, as well as being creative and careful," and adds: "His client base is impressive."
Department co-head Esperanza Cabral is endorsed by clients for her strong commercial awareness, with one reporting: "Not only does she give you legal advice, but she also offers a holistic vision and strong business acumen." A second source values Esperanza Cabral for being "an excellent professional and person."
Up-and-coming practitioner Johanna Soto Peña rises in the rankings this year after becoming a partner at the firm and eliciting strong praise from market observers. One interviewee enthuses: "She is an excellent lawyer who can handle matters effectively and with a strong attention to detail."
Ranked Lawyers at
OMG
Dominican Republic
Members
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Gloria Gassó
Head of Department
Laura Piantini
Clients
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Altice Group
Barcelo Hotels
Barna Business School
Bepensa Dominicana (The Coca-Cola Company)
CEVALDOM
Cargill Financial Services International
Citibank
EDOM (Fiat)
Fundación INICIA
GE Capital
Grupo Corripio
IFC (International Finance Corporation)
INICIA
Indomina (Lantica Media)
JP Morgan
Johnson & Johnson
MercaSID
Norwegian Cruise Lines
O&M/Harvard Medical Group
Seguros SURA
Shell Company Dominicana
The World Bank
Unilever
Industries
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Asset Management
Banking and Finance
Education
Energy and Fuel Market
Estate Planning
Food, Beverages and Retail
Industry
Information Technology
Infrastructure
Insurance
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate and Tourism
Securities
Telecommunications