Dr Ulises Cabrera > Ulises Cabrera > Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic > Lawyer Profile

Ulises Cabrera advises on M&A transactions both in the Dominican Republic and internationally, often acting for foreign entities looking to invest in the country. The corporate group is jointly headed by Mónica Villafaña, a go-to practitioner who is sought after by foreign clients in relation to cross-border M&A and corporate restructurings, as well as general corporate advice; managing partner José Cruz Campillo; and firm founder Ulises Cabrera, who has a strong reputation in corporate matters in both the public and private spheres.

Ulises Cabrera offers a broad litigation practice, but has particular expertise in contentious corporate matters, in addition to developing a niche in assisting domestic shipping firms and foreign insurers in civil liability claims. Firm founder Ulises Cabrera is a key name in the team, with a strength in family law disputes, and practice head José Cruz Campillo is well versed in labour law disputes.

Ulises Cabrera stands out for its assistance to clients in negotiations with workers’ unions and with HR management work and immigration issues, acting from clients across a wide range of sectors, from energy to aviation. Experienced practitioner and firm founder Ulises Cabrera and José Cruz Campillo, who is particularly strong in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, head up the practice. Elsewhere in the team, Mónica Villafaña is a go-to lawyer for advice on the employment aspects of M&A.

Ulises Cabrera has experience of handling litigation in the real estate sector, and also frequently advises on tourist developments, environmental and permitting issues, and real estate due diligence and acquisitions. Jeanny Aristy Santana, who was promoted to partner in January 2024 and stands out for her ‘theoretical and technical knowledge in real estate matters‘, leads the team alongside Ulises Cabrera, a veteran adviser on private and government projects, and Leslie Cabrera, who is key to the group’s advice on the acquisition of land for tourist developments.