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Biaggi Abogados
LA JULIA, 403
ABAHAM LINCOLN AVENUE
SANTO DOMINGO DN
Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Biaggi Abogados has a stellar recent record in commercial, real estate, labour, constitutional and criminal litigation, including defending a client in a high-profile public corruption and money laundering case. Arbitration is another key aspect of the firm's work, particularly for Wanda Perdomo, who is also active in mediation and litigation. Perdomo leads the team alongside Heidy Guerrero, who was promoted to partner in 2022, bolstering the practice at senior level. Firm founder Gustavo Biaggi has a strong reputation for litigation and continues to take the lead on some of the firm's most significant cases.

Practice head(s):

Wanda Perdomo; Heidy Guerrero

Testimonials

Biaggi Abogados has one of the best teams of lawyers in the Dominican Republic, with vast experience in the legal arena. The consultations are always on time and they provide a great analysis.

Wanda Perdomo is one of the greatest lawyers in civil litigation and in arbitration in the country. Always thinking ahead of her counterpart, she always comes up with an innovative solution to resolve the conflict at hand.

The firm includes professionals of the highest level. We consider it one of the most well-rounded teams in the Dominican Republic.

The team stands out for its ethics and efficiency in providing its services and delivering results.

Key clients

JMMB Banco de Ahorro y Crédito

JMMB Fondo de Inversión Cerrado Inmobiliario

Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez

Organización TERPEL

AFP JMMB BDI

Grupo CIRSA

Grupo READ

Muelle de Carga San Felipe Puerto Plata

Abraham Selman Hasbun/Grupo Selman

Puerto Plata de Electricidad

Work highlights

  • Defending Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez (the former Attorney General of the Dominican Republic) in a complex high-profile criminal case.
  • Representing pension fund administrator JMMB Group in a lawsuit brought by a group of affiliates seeking the restitution of money.
  • Represented Puerto Plata de Electricidad, a concessionaire of the Dominican state for the generation and distribution of electricity in the touristic area of Playa Dorada, in the province of Puerto Plata, in several disputes with the regulator and another concessionaire about the scope of rights acquired under previous legislation.

Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

Biaggi Abogados‘ corporate practice runs the gamut of matters, from M&A and divestments to corporate restructuring, business start-ups and joint ventures. The team has a strong presence in a variety of sectors, including finance, insurance, aviation, health, hospitality and transportation, but the clean energy and e-commerce spaces have been key areas of recent growth. Gustavo Biaggi, who has a good reputation in the domestic market for corporate and foreign investment matters, and Edward Piña, a name to note for advising local and international clients on corporate structuring, lead the practice.

Practice head(s):

Gustavo Biaggi; Edward Piña

Testimonials

Personalised client service. Effective and fast advice in relation to queries.

The team stands out for its attention to detail and excellent client service.

Key clients

Griffin Global Asset Management

Grupo Read

Organización Terpel

Women’s Care Center

Aruze Gaming America

Fulton Vittoria – Arpesa and Peralta

José Dencil Mera

Ecoener

Abraham Selman

Danilo Caro

Esteban Soura (Game Technology)

Muñoz Rosado Family Trust

Camilo Labs

ADOCAMBIO

Work highlights

  • Acted as local counsel to Bain Capital and Griffin Global Asset Management in the capital investment and registration of the Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft fleet in the launch of Arajet, a new ultra-low-cost airline in the Caribbean.
  • Advised online motor insurance company Eprezto on its joint venture with Grupo Read to launch in the Dominican Republic.
  • Assisted Camilo Labs with the due diligence and negotiation of shareholders’ and share purchase agreements for the sale of 80% of its equity to a multinational corporation.