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AV. PEDRO HENRIQUEZ UREÑA NO 157
SANTO DOMINGO
Dominican Republic
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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.Practice head(s):
Alejandro Peña-Prieto; Awilda Alcántara-Bourdier; Pedro Gamundi
Testimonials
‘The group is excellent at the management of large M&A transactions with international companies.‘
‘Squire differs from its competitors in its combination of a high level of professionalism, deep industry knowledge, extensive experience, highly qualified and multilingual partners and associates, and strong problem-solving capabilities. It is proactive instead of reactive. I would like to highlight Rhina Martínez and George Spence.‘
‘They were responsive and detail orientated and no ask was too big. Commercial and pragmatic.‘
‘George Spence was an excellent resource and a valuable asset to have on our side. A Trojan when it came to work and he made the transaction possible.‘
Key clients
Cesar Iglesias
Martí PG
Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group
AES Andres
F & S Solar Concept
EGE Haina
Truist Financial Corporation
Frontclear Management
Diageo Latin America/Diageo Dominicana
AraJet
Medtronic
Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Crédito
Milwaukee Brewers
Vivial Media Holding/Vivial Dominicana
Work highlights
- Acted as exclusive legal counsel to César Iglesias in its preparation to become the first company to make a public offering of shares on the stock market of the Dominican Republic.
- Advised Martí PG on the negotiation and execution of a strategic alliance with TotalEnergies to create a 50/50 joint venture uniting the TotalEnergies, Sunix and Tropigas Natural brands.
- Advised F&S Solar Concept on the sale of the shares in a special purpose vehicle with the rights to develop a solar energy project in the Dominican Republic to Acciona Energía Global.
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.Practice head(s):
Pedro Gamundi; Carolina Soto Hernández
Key clients
Owens-Illinois (OI Puerto Rico STS and Owens-Brockway Glass Container)
Diageo Dominicana
Caterpillar Crédito
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Republic Bank
Earthbound Holdings I
Trojan Battery Company
Toronto Blue Jays
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
Frontier Airlines
Arajet
Republic of Costa Rica
Empresa Pública de Hidrocarburos del Ecuador – EP Petroecuador (Petroecuador)
Republic of Ecuador
Magna Motors
Grupo Viamar
Work highlights
- Representing Owens-Illinois in complex ongoing litigation related to a joint venture, share purchase and technical assistance agreements.
- Representing Magna Motors in ongoing administrative tax-related proceedings against the General Directorate of Customs.
- Representing Caterpillar Crédito in three lawsuits involving collection procedures to recover debts based on eight contracts related to construction equipment financing.
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.Practice head(s):
Pedro Gamundi
Testimonials
‘The promptness and quality of work make the firm different. They have a really efficient team that is ready to solve problems professionally.’
‘Laura Consuegra and Carolina Soto fulfill their responsibilities with great care and dedication.‘
Key clients
Diageo Dominicana
Implementos y Maquinarias (IMCA)
Medtronic Dominican Republic
Arajet
Jabil Circuit
Amcor Rigid Plastics Dominicana
Toronto Blue Jays
Milwaukee Brewers
Baltimore Orioles Dominican Baseball
The Clorox Company
Work highlights
- Acted for Diageo Dominicana, as primary labour counsel, on day-to-day labour matters.
- Acted for Implementos y Maquinarias (IMCA), as primary external counsel, on all aspects of labour law.
- Acted for Jabil Circuit, as Dominican counsel, providing labour-related legal opinions and general legal assistance.
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.Practice head(s):
Alejandro Peña-Prieto; Rhina Martínez Brea
Testimonials
‘Squire Patton Boggs is an excellent, high-profile and professional firm, with amazing staff. This firm excels in diversity, teamwork and collaboration. Clients are not just a number, but viewed as part of their community.‘
Key clients
AraJet
Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM)
DR Development Group
Parque Industrial & Zona Franca Santo Domingo
Vivial
Earthbound Holdings I
Gol Linhas Aéreas
Frontier Airlines
The Experience Hotels
Superintendence of Banks of the Dominican Republic
Work highlights
- Advised AraJet on regulatory matters related to the start of operations of the Dominican airline, including obtaining permits.
- Advised Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM) on several regulatory, financial and contractual matters related to the expansion and development of airport facilities operated by AERODOM in the Dominican Republic.
- Acting for DR Development Group as legal counsel in the purchase of several real estate properties for the development of a Ritz Carlton Reserve.
Squire Patton Boggs > Firm Profile
Squire Patton Boggs is the only international law firm with an office in the Dominican Republic, which gives our clients the unique proposition of deep local expertise and relationships coupled with the strength of an international firm. Our Santo Domingo office is staffed by lawyers admitted to practice in the Dominican Republic, most of whom hold master of law degrees from prestigious schools in the US and Europe.
Our professional team is fluent in Spanish and English, and has extensive experience in international business transactions, commercial litigation and intellectual property. We represent clients involved in some of the most significant reform undertakings of the country’s recent history, such as the capitalization of the former state-owned national power utility.
Our areas of practice include:
- Agency and distribution
- Aviation
- Communications
- Corporate
- Energy and natural resources
- Financial Services
- Government relations and public policy
- Hospitality and leisure
- International dispute resolution
- Labor and employment
- Litigation
- Projects
- Real estate
- Tax strategy and benefits
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Corporate and M&A
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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