The Legal 500 > Latin America > Dominican Republic > Corporate and finance

At Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández, the corporate practice is jointly led by Roberto Rizik, who is highly regarded for his expertise in project finance and M&A, and Sarah De León, noted for her experience in joint ventures and foreign investment work, among other areas. The department is adept at handling a wide range of corporate matters, and is well known for its capabilities in finance and transactional work, which it handles for banking, technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies. Mary Fernández and Jaime Senior jointly head the finance practice. Eileen Jiménez has expertise in project finance and M&A; senior associate Fernando Marranzini is 'completely business-oriented' and provides 'timely, clear and useful advice'.

The 'dynamic' team at OMG stands out for its 'high level of commitment and dedication'. The practice is noted for its strong capabilities in assisting clients from the financial sector, with lender-side mandates keeping the group particularly busy recently. It is also adept at handling high-value M&A, restructuring work and acquisitions, and financial regulation is another area of expertise. Key names in the team include corporate law expert Leonel Melo; Esperanza Cabral, noted for her expertise in restructurings and M&A; Manuel Troncoso, who is very experienced in financing work; and international practice director Juan Alcalde.

The 'extremely reliable' team at Pellerano & Herrera provides 'clear and practical solutions' for international and domestic clients, including a number of household name companies, on a broad range of corporate matters. The department has solid capabilities in financing mandates, and is equally adept in high-value M&A, where it has an impressive track record. Recent work includes assisting Parkland Fuel Corporation with the acquisition of a 75% stake in Sol Investments, with an aggregate value of $1.21bn; Carolina Léon led on this matter. The firm also stands out for its dedicated Chinese desk, which draws on the expertise of a multi-disciplinary team to assist Chinese companies investing in the country. Managing partner Ricardo Pellerano is noted for his extensive expertise in M&A and transactional work, and Mariángela Pellerano counts project finance as a key strength. Joanna Bonnelly handles financing mandates, and Alessandra Di Carlo is very experienced in capital markets transactions.

Commended for its 'knowledge, professionalism and capability', Jiménez Peña's practice has been kept especially busy with M&A and energy-related work, and is noted for its strength in corporate and financial restructuring, fund structuring and project finance. The department counts multinational financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies among its clients, and is jointly led by Luis Julio Jiménez, financing and securities expert Katherine Rosa, and Vilma Veras, who is noted for her expertise in M&A. Marcos Peña Rodríguez is well versed in project finance matters. Senior associate Jennifer Beauchamps and associate Gisselle Valera are also names to note.

Medina Garrigó Abogados houses a 'professional' team, which garners praise for its 'great sense of integrity'. The department is well versed in transactional work, including M&A, and has a solid track record in assisting US-based clients as local counsel with acquisitions of local entities. Regulatory work is another area of strength. Name partner Marielle Garrigó leads the practice. Other key members of the team include junior partner Laura Bobea and senior associates Patricia Álvarez and Melissa Silié.

Biaggi Abogados excels in regulatory matters, and the team is also equipped to advise on M&A, project finance, contractual matters and corporate restructuring. Day-to-day corporate work also features in the department's caseload. Energy, real estate, construction and tourism are among the key sector strengths for the team. Name partner Gustavo Biaggi heads the practice in conjunction with Rosa María Mena, who counts project finance, tax, commercial work and regulatory matters among her areas of expertise, and Edward Piña, who is noted for his experience in corporate governance and banking. Brenda Morales is also a key name.

ECIJA DVMS has 'solid knowledge of the financial regulations of the Dominican Republic and of the region, which makes them an invaluable partner in financial transactions in the capital markets'; its broad office network and significant presence in Spain and Latin America are particular draws. Recent work for the department includes assisting CCI Puesto de Bolsa with the structuring of an equity securities trust, launched on the stock market by Pasteurizadora Rica, as the first share-based public offering trust to be issued in the Dominican Republic. Gabriel Dejarden, well known for his corporate expertise, jointly heads the practice alongside financing expert Polibio Valenzuela.

Guzmán Ariza's corporate practice houses a 'well-rounded' team of 'dynamic lawyers'. Acquisitions and cross-border investments have been prominent in the team's recent workload, and the team also has substantial expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring. Energy, tax, media, mining, agriculture and financial services are sector strengths for the group. The practice is jointly led by founding partner Fabio Guzmán Ariza, Alberto Reyes, who handles corporate matters for infrastructure and construction companies, corporate law expert Fabio Guzmán Saladín and La Romana-based Alfredo Guzmán, who has particular expertise in real estate. Senior counsel Pamela Benzán is also noted.

In operation since November 2018 and drawing on the vast experience of its partners, Pellerano Nadal is well equipped to advise domestic and international clients on corporate, finance, capital markets and regulatory matters. Managing partner Luis Rafael Pellerano is well known in the market for his established strength in financing, M&A and capital markets deals; he heads the practice in conjunction with fellow founding partner Gustavo Mena, who is noted for his expertise in cross-border transactions, and senior counsel Urania Paulino, who has over two decades of experience across a broad range of corporate matters, with particular strength in regulatory law. Senior associate Belkys Génesis Rodríguez and associate Eduardo Pellerano are also key contacts.

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti is commended for providing 'timely, in-depth corporate advice' to clients in the energy, banking, technology and healthcare sectors, among others. The practice is well known for its solid track record in cross-border finance and corporate matters. Managing partner Georges Santoni Recio heads the department in conjunction with José Maldonado Stark, who is very experienced in international project finance; Luis Heredia Valenzuela, who is noted for his expertise in contractual matters for mining, telecoms and agribusiness companies; and Puerto Plata-based Román Medina Diplan. Ariel Jáquez Núñez, who made partner in 2019, is also a name to note.

Andrés Emilio Bobadilla Fernández and María Del Mar Rodríguez jointly head Bobadilla Abogados' practice, which is instructed by international and domestic clients on commercial, debt capital markets, restructuring and multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. Senior associate Ernesto Bournigal is another key contact.

DMK Abogados counts real estate-related work as a key capability, and is also active in financing and cross-border foreign investment. The firm reports an uptick in tourism-related instructions, and has been kept busy assisting clients from the hospitality sector with a range of corporate work. Managing partner Enrique de Marchena heads the practice alongside corporate law expert Patricia Read, who has additional expertise in customs and immigration. Andrés Ceara and associate Luis Hernández are also noted.

Commended for its 'broad knowledge of the sector', EY Law Central America's practice has been kept particularly busy assisting with syndicated loan agreements, restructuring and acquisition mandates; clients are drawn from the construction, energy and banking sectors, to name a few. Practice head Thania Gómez garners praise for her 'very clear leadership'. Senior manager Julio César Muñoz is also noted.