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Squire Patton Boggs > The Legal 500 Rankings

Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

Clients of Squire Patton Boggs commend the team for ‘the management of large M&A transactions with international companies’; it is skilled in acting for multinationals and prominent local clients. The firm’s international presence means it is well equipped to handle cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The practice is led by office managing partner Alejandro Peña-Prieto (who was recently appointed as leader of the firm’s Latin America practice group), Awilda Alcántara-Bourdier, an expert in commercial and transactional matters, and Pedro O Gamundi, an expert in foreign direct investment. Other notable names are Rhina Martínez Brea and senior associate George Spence, who is proficient in international transactions.

Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its ability to work with colleagues in the firm’s offices across Europe, as well as in Puerto Rico and the US, on cross-border cases. The team is heavily involved in commercial litigation, especially disputes over agency contracts, and has an impressive track record of representing states in international arbitration. Pedro Gamundi and Carolina Soto Hernández co-lead the practice; the former has expertise in civil aviation and labour-related cases, and the latter is highly active in both local and international disputes, appearing before courts of all instances. Senior associate Francisco Batlle is a key name for international arbitration.

Dominican Republic > Banking and finance Tier 3

Overseen by Alejandro Peña-Prieto, the Dominican practice of Squire Patton Boggs has particular prowess in the private placement of bonds, regularly representing financial institutions, capital sources and other financial intermediaries.

Dominican Republic > Labour and employment Tier 3

Squire Patton Boggs‘ ‘promptness and quality of work make the firm different‘. Occupational health and safety-related and immigration matters are standout mandates for the labour and employment group, as well as assisting with the labour aspects of corporate transactions. Pedro Gamundi, whose practice focuses on complex labour litigation, oversees the team. Carolina Soto Hernández, who co-heads the international dispute resolution practice, frequently represents multinational clients in disputes. Associate Laura Consuegra provides key support.

Dominican Republic > Real estate and tourism Tier 3

Squire Patton Boggs‘ real estate and tourism group is particularly active in the aviation sector, leveraging group co-head Rhina Martínez Brea‘s more than 22 years of experience in the field. The team also advises on tourism development projects, real estate transactions and corporate deals with real estate aspects. Standout clients instructing the group range from prominent hotel and hospitality groups such as The Ritz Carlton to Major League Baseball teams and domestic banks. Office managing partner and co-head Alejandro Peña-Prieto offers a great deal of regulatory experience to clients in the real estate and hospitality sectors.