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OMG

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Dominican Republic

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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. 

Clients (22)

  • Altice Group
  • Barcelo Hotels
  • Bepensa Dominicana (The Coca-Cola Company)
  • Cargill Financial Services International
  • CEVALDOM
  • Citibank
  • EDOM (Fiat)
  • Fundación INICIA
  • GE Capital
  • IFC (International Finance Corporation)
  • Indomina (Lantica Media)
  • INICIA
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • JP Morgan
  • JP Morgan
  • MercaSID
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines
  • O&M/Harvard Medical Group
  • Seguros SURA
  • Shell Company Dominicana
  • The World Bank
  • Unilever

Industries (13)

  • Banking and Finance
  • Asset Management
  • Real Estate and Tourism
  • Telecommunications
  • Energy and Fuel Market
  • Food, Beverages and Retail
  • Infrastructure
  • Information Technology
  • Insurance
  • Securities
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Estate Planning
  • Education

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Corporate/Commercial - Dominican Republic

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

OMG is a powerhouse firm with a highly reputed corporate practice group. The team is routinely instructed by notable local and international clients to advise on mergers, acquisitions and divestments. The department benefits from extensive experience structuring strategic foreign investments on behalf of asset management groups, dealing with investment agreements. The firm is knowledgeable in corporate reorganisations, including advising on tax-efficient structures. OMG also offers additional capabilities in syndicated lending and securities transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • OMG advised Ark de México on establishing operations in the Dominican Republic, including Free Zone licensing, corporate set-up and regulatory compliance matters.

Strengths

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  • OMG stands out for its extensive knowledge, commitment to continuous development and ability to draw on specialists across different areas of law. The team's responsiveness, agility and effectiveness in delivering solutions consistently ensure a high standard of client service.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Leonel Melo Guerrero
    Leonel Melo Guerrero

    Leonel Melo Guerrero

    Eminent practitioner and president of the firm Leonel Melo Guerrero is singled out and praised by commentators for his active presence in the market. He often provides key strategic advice on corporate and finance matters.

    • Leonel Melo Guerrero is a true strategist and intellectual leader whose vision and deep understanding of law and business are fundamental to the success of both the institution and its clients. His ability to develop innovative solutions and his analytical approach consistently set him apart.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Esperanza Cabral
    Esperanza Cabral

    Esperanza Cabral

    Well-regarded partner Esperanza Cabral continues to gain recognition for her work in the corporate/commercial sphere from market sources. She routinely demonstrates strong abilities to deal with mergers and acquisitions, as well as project financing and restructurings.

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Ranked Individuals at OMG (2)

Dominican Republic

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