Corporate/Commercial | Latin America

Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández is a distinguished multidisciplinary firm benefiting from a deep bench of talented practitioners who are well versed in a range of commercial matters. The team is routinely instructed by key domestic and international clients to advise on major M&A transactions and corporate finance mandates. The department boasts additional expertise assisting notable financial institutions with loan agreements and securities offerings. CIFI, Integer Holdings Corporation and CMI Energía are among the firm's new client wins.

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 key mergers, acquisitions and divestments. The department benefits from extensive experience structuring strategic foreign investments on behalf of asset management groups, dealing with investment agreements for shareholder buyouts. The firm is highly knowledgeable of corporate reorganisations, including advising on tax-efficient structures. OMG also offers additional capabilities in syndicated lending and securities transactions. Lactalis, SIBA Energy Corporation and Karisma Hotels & Resorts are new additions to the firm's client roster.

Squire Patton Boggs 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 significant 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 exposure to the energy and natural resources space. AraJet is a new client win.

Castillo y Castillo's respected corporate and finance department boasts significant experience advising leading domestic banks on lending structures for the financing of strategic acquisitions, projects and corporate expansions. The team also assists corporate clients with public securities offerings in the local market, as well as handling M&A deals, transaction structuring and corporate governance matters. The firm further boasts a leading practice in the real estate arena.

Jiménez Peña is a highly regarded firm with strong capabilities across finance and M&A transactions. The team is frequently instructed by local banking clients, multilaterals and international investment banks to advise on a range of financing structures, including corporate and project finance mandates. The department is particularly well versed in the development of renewable energy projects and boasts noted expertise in private equity deals.

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti boasts an experienced practice group active across an array of commercial matters. Its significant bench is regularly retained to provide advice on project and corporate finance matters, benefiting from extensive experience in the energy sector. The team's expertise spans corporate advisory and transactional matters, assisting with commercial agreements, corporate restructuring and M&A. The department offers additional capabilities in regulatory and compliance matters, including competition, consumer law and data protection mandates.

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, disposals 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 is also well placed to provide tax counsel on transactional matters. Moran Mining Group, Ocean Spray and UFP Technologies are among the firm's new client wins.

Pellerano & Herrera is a respected full-service firm with a strong offering across the commercial ambit. The team routinely acts as counsel on M&A transactions, including those of a cross-border nature. The department boasts expertise in corporate, acquisition and project finance deals, with knowledge of syndicated lending and securities transactions. The firm also possesses experience assisting clients with related tax structuring. Space Exploration Technologies Corporation and eXp Realty are new additions to the firm's client roster.

Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting boasts a well-regarded corporate practice group regularly acting on behalf of multinational corporations on M&As and public tender and bidding processes, as well as advising on entry into the Dominican market. The team frequently represents international financial institutions engaging in securities offerings, debt restructuring, and bilateral and syndicated financing operations. The firm is also well placed to provide counsel on tax, customs, and aviation matters. Grupo Nutresa, Thryve, and Ruffo are amongst the firm's new client wins.

Pereyra & Asociados' strong corporate practice services clients hailing from the entertainment, financial services, and food and beverage sectors, among others. The team counsels on a vast array of commercial contracts, including share purchase, franchise andjoint venture agreements. The department regularly assists with mergers, acquisitions and disposals, as well as advising on the tax implications of corporate transactions. Clients can also benefit from its market-leading dispute resolution practice.

Raful Sicard Polanco & Fernández acted as counsel to Vensure Employer Services on the acquisition of a Dominican free trade zone company involved in PEO services, including assisting with due diligence, contractual and corporate documents, and registration before the relevant commercial and tax authorities.

Ulises Cabrera's dynamic corporate and commercial practice is known for handling foreign investment mandates, M&A and corporate finance transactions. The team boasts additional prowess in assisting clients with commercial agreements, corporate structuring and restructuring, and tax matters. The firm is active in the life sciences, food and drink, and technology spheres. CCS Companies, Global Partnerships Social Investment Fund 6.0 and Palliser Furniture are new additions to the firm's client roster.

Alburquerque Abogados – Consultores houses an active corporate and commercial practice that is regularly retained by clients from the tourism, finance and real estate sectors to advise on mergers, acquisitions and divestments in the Dominican Republic. The team is also well placed to assist multinational clients with the establishment, expansion and closure of operations. Aponiente, Ribo Capital and Banco Múltiple Santa Cruz are among the firm's new client wins.

Biaggi Abogados - Attorneys at Law's well-known corporate department is particularly well versed in representing clients in the aviation, technology and health sectors in mergers and acquisitions, joint venture and shareholder agreements, as well as in corporate reorganisations and bidding processes. The team also provides counselling on financing and commercial agreements and contracts for large-scale renewable projects. Women's Care Center is a new addition to the firm's client roster.

Bobadilla Abogados houses a solid corporate and commercial practice in the Dominican Republic that is frequently retained by clients active in the finance, energy and logistics sectors. The team regularly assists clients with commercial contracts and acquisitions, including share purchase agreements and the negotiation of credit and loan facilities. The department is also seen counselling high net worth clients.

DMK Abogados is an experienced full-service firm known for representing clients from the hospitality, banking and healthcare industries. The team offers expertise in cross-border M&A transactions, franchise and distribution agreements, and tax matters. The department also frequently acts on international finance mandates. The Foundation Global Group is a new client win.

Ecija Abogados possesses a key corporate and commercial practice with significant activity in the financial arena, advising on loan agreements, securities issuances and regulatory approvals. The team also assists with M&A transactions and joint venture agreements. The firm's client roster includes notable investment groups and corporations.

Guzmán Ariza Abogados houses a noteworthy corporate and commercial practice handling company incorporations, restructuring and M&A transactions, in addition to corporate and acquisition finance. The team also advises on free trade zone regulations and the tax implications of transactions. Likewize and Vesta are new additions to the firm's client roster.

JJ Roca & Asociados is a noted firm well placed to handle the negotiation of commercial contracts, including supply, collaboration and service agreements. The team also advises on M&A, joint ventures and structuring corporate vehicles, as well as advising on entry into the Dominican market. The department boasts additional capabilities handling free trade zones, and advises clients from the telecommunications, financial and retail spheres.