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Pellerano & Herrera > The Legal 500 Rankings

Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

Pellerano & Herrera stands out for its experience in handling foreign investment matters for international companies looking to access the market in the Dominican Republic, as well as cross-border acquisitions. The team also provides ongoing advice to a host of household-name multinationals from the technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive and fashion industries, among others. Managing partner Ricardo Pellerano is a key point of contact for advising major international clients (and also co-heads the China desk). He leads the team with Carolina León, who has particular experience in transactions in the energy and telecoms sectors, Mariángela Pellerano and Alessandra Di Carlo, a go-to name for cross-border transactions.

Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Pellerano & Herrera‘s dispute resolution practice remains the first port of call for plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile criminal cases – something which is reflected by its representation of former Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz in ongoing criminal and civil proceedings – and also stands out for its strength in shareholder disputes, distribution-related litigation, and administrative and tax cases. At the head of the practice, Vitelio Mejía Ortiz has a wealth of experience in litigation (with significant expertise in tax and sports-related disputes) and Lucy Objío is a key name for commercial, criminal and labour litigation. Sheila Oviedo, who was promoted to partner in April 2023, and senior associate Yolemny Cruz are also skilled in the full range of litigation.

Dominican Republic > Real estate and tourism Tier 2

Pellerano & Herrera has wide-ranging expertise in the real estate and tourism sector, covering real estate finance, acquisitions, disposals and leasing, project development and disputes, with an impressive client base in the hotels and aviation spaces. The team is headed by managing partner Ricardo Pellerano, who is experienced in advising international clients on real estate transactions, senior counsel Ramón Luciano, who leads the real estate industry group and frequently handles the sale and purchase of commercial and residential real estate, and senior associate Stephanía Céspedes. Other key members of the practice include foreign investment specialist Carolina León and Alessandra Di Carlo, a name to note for advising hotel investors and developers.

Dominican Republic > Tax Tier 2

Pellerano & Herrera has a wealth of experience in tax law, regularly assisting both corporate and individual clients with tax audits and tax planning. Special counsel Isabel Andrickson is a key team member.

Dominican Republic > Banking and finance Tier 3

Among the core areas of specialism for the banking and finance group at Pellerano & Herrera are project and corporate finance transactions. Ricardo Pellerano, Mariángela Pellerano, Carolina León and Alessandra Di Carlo lead a sizeable team which is particularly well versed in cross-border matters, frequently advising leading multinational investment banks, although it also counts major domestic banks among its clients. The team handles syndicated loans and cross-border listings of securities, and has a growing digital and fintech practice.

Dominican Republic > Labour and employment Tier 3

Pellerano & Herrera‘s labour and employment practice is split into contentious and advisory matters; Lucy Objío leads the group’s labour litigation practice, which has a strong track record of representing prominent multinational clients in high-stakes cases, while special counsel Isabel Andrickson heads up the labour consultancy practice, covering the labour elements of M&A and corporate reorganisations, the dismissal of high-level employees and compliance. Senior associate Sheila Oviedo is also active in both individual and collective labour disputes.