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Corporate/Commercial - Dominican Republic
What the Team is Known For
Squire Patton Boggs Peña Prieto Gamundi is a market-leading full-service firm with a stellar corporate practice. Its top-tier bench possesses noted experience advising international financial institutions on the structuring and renegotiation of loan agreements and securities offerings. The team is regularly called upon to assist with major corporate reorganisation mandates, including M&A transactions and capital restructuring. The department also boasts noteworthy expertise in the aviation and energy and natural resources sectors.
Strengths
Squire Patton Boggs Peña Prieto Gamundi have the ability to assess risks and advise on the best strategies to finalise transactions. The team are excellent and solve high-level issues.
Squire Patton Boggs Peña Prieto Gamundi's team provide agile responses, are highly experienced and knowledgeable in all local legislation, and understand our company very well.
Squire Patton Boggs Peña Prieto Gamundi's have a forward-looking vision and are always one step ahead. The team always point out risks and assess circumstances when we need to make decisions.
Work Highlights
Squire Patton Boggs Peña Prieto Gamundi advised Aerodom on regulatory, financial and contractual matters in connection with the expansion and development of its airport facilities in the Dominican Republic.
Notable practitioners
Eminent practitioner Alejandro Peña-Prieto is the managing partner and head of the firm's Latin America practice group. He continues to boast a market-leading practice advising notable local and international clients on mergers and acquisitions and the execution of financing arrangements.
Alejandro Peña-Prieto is one of the most comprehensive lawyers in the Dominican Republic. He leaves clients feeling calm and confident because of his knowledge and leadership abilities.
Experienced partner Awilda Alcántara Bourdier is frequently seen assisting multinational clients from the energy, manufacturing and financial services industries with the structuring of their business interests and investments in the Dominican Republic.
Awilda Alcántara Bourdier is always available to help us, and advises us in a practical way. She facilitates our work, shows initiative and considers the political contexts.
Established partner Pedro Gamundi boasts ample experience assisting clients with corporate and finance transactions, particularly in the aviation sector. He also assists notable multinationals with the structuring and placement of foreign direct investment in the Dominican Republic.
Rhina Martinez Brea has excellent knowledge and insights. Her participation is vital to us and she facilitates transactions for both sides.