De Camps, Vásquez & Valera > Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic > Firm Profile
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera Offices
GUSTAVO MEJIA RICART NO. 100
TORRE EMPRESARIAL MM, SUITE 201
SANTO DOMINGO 10127
Dominican Republic
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dominican Republic > Energy and natural resources Tier 2
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera utilises its strong relationships with law firms worldwide to advise international clients on significant transactions in the energy sector, including project finance and M&A. The firm particularly stands out for its prowess in the renewable energy sphere, where it has recently advised on the development of major solar and biomass power projects. Founding partner Amauris Vásquez Disla and Nathalie Abreu Mejía lead the team; both are key contacts for transactions and contractual issues in the energy and mining sectors. Senior associate Manuel Batista has expertise in the financing and regulatory aspects of energy projects.Practice head(s):
Amauris Vásquez Disla; Nathalie Abreu Mejía
Testimonials
‘The team is dynamic, proactive and focused on the client’s needs. They are always looking to create value.‘
‘Amauris Vásquez, Nathalie Abreu and Manuel Batista have the greatest experience in the renewable sector in the country, in addition to all the experience they have accumulated in the energy sector through their transactions and contributions.‘
Key clients
Potentia Renewable Energy
San Pedro Bio Energy
Powergreen Azua Project
Sergeant Marine Petroleum
Los Cuatro Vientos
Magnetar Global Partners
Consorcio Energético Punta Cana Macao (CEPM)
Compañía de Electricidad Bayahíbe (CEB)
SK E&S Dominicana
Circon Energy
Total Eren
Polaris Infrastructure
Cristobal Colon
Philippe Rezayee
Helios Solar Park
Work highlights
- Advised Potentia Renewables on the development of the Canoa Solar Park project.
- Advised San Pedro BioEnergy on the development of the first utility-scale biomass power plant in the Dominican Republic.
- Advised on the development of the Powergreen Azua solar photovoltaic project.
Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
The 'highly capable and experienced multidisciplinary team' at De Camps, Vásquez & Valera advises on M&A, corporate restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions, and general corporate matters for clients from a variety of sectors, including aviation, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and telecoms, but is particularly well regarded in the energy space. Heading up the practice are Amauris Vásquez Disla, who is skilled in the structuring of foreign direct investments, with an emphasis on the energy and mining sectors, and Diana De Camps Contreras.Practice head(s):
Amauris Vásquez Disla; Diana De Camps Contreras
Testimonials
‘Amauris Vásquez shows empathy, business vision and emotional intelligence. He also gives us a sense of security.‘
‘Personalised service. The firm’s partners rarely delegate their dealings with clients, showing empathy, quality and trustworthiness. They are always up to date with legal regulations and have relationships with key entities. They are always available to guide and support the client.‘
‘The firm has a highly capable and experienced multidisciplinary team that can cover the areas of corporate law that a global corporation requires, and particularly stands out in the energy sector in the Dominican Republic.‘
‘Amauris Vásquez and Diana De Camps have extensive experience in this area of law.‘
Key clients
Potentia Renewable Energy
San Pedro Bio Energy
Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana
Sergeant Marine Petroleum
Grupo Punta Cana
David Jiménez Pérez
Grupo Cisneros
Acrópolis Center
Kentucky Foods Group
Consorcio Energético Punta Cana Macao (CEPM)
Investco Global Group
Trafigura Beher
Acciona (AE MEX Global)
TCI Internacional
Grupo Rizek (Alpha Holding)
Work highlights
- Advised Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana, Banco de Servicios Múltiples (BanReservas) on the expansion of its brand to the US, Spain and Panama.
- Advised Circon Energy on the due diligence required for the acquisition of Green Wheels Dominicana, which has a concession to operate an 80MW waste-to-energy power plant.
- Advised InterEnergy company Consorcio Energético Punta Cana Macao (CEPM) on the due diligence required for the acquisition of Agua Clara, which has the concession to operate a wind turbine electrical generation facility.
Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Diana De Camps Contreras and Amaury Reyes Torres lead the dispute resolution group at De Camps, Vásquez & Valera; De Camps is an expert in public procurement litigation, while Reyes Torres has a broad litigation practice, frequently appearing before the Courts of Appeal. Areas of strength for the firm include civil, commercial, constitutional, administrative and election disputes. Founding partner Amauris Vásquez Disla also lends his expertise to the team.Practice head(s):
Diana De Camps Contreras; Amaury Reyes Torres
Key clients
Banco de Reservas de la R.D.
Scotiabank
Kentucky Foods Group
Mones Packaging Solutions (MOPACK)
Grupo Cisneros
Sargeant Marine Petroleum
Bradeira Holdings
Bahia Estillero
Steway Corporation STCO
Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana- Macao
Marítima Dominicana (MARDOM)
Work highlights
- Acting for Organización Cisneros in a dispute over the purchase of property in Miches.
- Acting for a private client in a family law case relating to the affairs of a Major League Baseball player.
- Represented Sargeant Marine Petroleum in a P&I coverage claim relating to damage caused by the barge Asphalt Lion to a berth in the Haina Occidental Port during Hurricane Matthew.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera > Firm Profile
The law firm of De Camps, Vásquez & Valera was founded in 2005 to satisfy the growing demand for specialized and complex legal services in the Dominican Republic, from both local and international clients.
The firm has assembled a diversified team of accomplished legal professionals who, thanks to their extensive local and international work experience, continuing legal education, and strong commitment to excellence, provide strategic and innovative solutions to their clients’ legal issues.
We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a personalized service experience, in the hands of our skilled and accessible lawyers. This approach, coupled with the use of sophisticated technology, enables the firm to tackle large and complex projects in a punctual manner, without having to compromise quality of service or reliability.
We have also taken great care to build a culture of strict adherence and respect to ethical rules and confidentiality, to protect the information we handle as part of our clients’ personal and businesses matters. We value the trust our clients place upon our team and it is our goal to build long-term relationships with them.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera maintains working relationships with prestigious law firms worldwide, allowing the firm to provide comprehensive legal advice in complex international matters, regardless of the various applicable treaties or involved jurisdictions.
Over the years, our partners have built strong relationships with the most important community of entrepreneurs and businesses in the country; the firm is highly sought after by local and foreign investors who rely on their knowledge and expertise.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner. Head of Corporate, Energy, Project Finance, M&A, Foreign Investment, Oil and Gas, Tax | Amauris Vasquez Disla | avasquez@dcvlex.com | 809-567-8444 |
| Litigation, Arbitration, Labor, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law | Diana De Camps Contrerass | ddecamps@dcvlex.com | 809-567-8444 |
| Energy, Mining, Finance, Regulatory and Compliance | Nathalie Abreu Mejía | nabreu@dcvlex.com | 809-567-8444 |
| Litigation, Administrative Law Constitutional Law, | Amaury Reyes Torres | areyes@dcvlex.com | 809-567-8444 |
Languages
English (fluent) French SpanishMemberships
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