Mrs Vilma Veras > Jiménez Peña > Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic > Lawyer Profile

Jiménez Peña is noted for its experience of advising multinationals and large local groups on their operations in the Dominican Republic, including M&A, corporate reorganisations and corporate governance. It is also active in assisting foreign private equity groups with inbound investments. The team has a particular strong suit in the energy sector, frequently handling foreign investment mandates in this space. Founding partners Luis Julio Jiménez and Marcos Peña Rodríguez, Vilma Veras and Katherine Rosa, a standout name for energy matters, steer the team. Jennifer Beauchamps, who made partner in January 2023, is also a key contact, particularly for company reorganisations.

Jiménez Peña has robust skill sets in matters relating to power generation, transmission and distribution, and has recently seen an uptick in renewable energy mandates. The team, which counts major international sponsors and lenders among its clients, frequently advises on project development and financing (particularly in relation to solar and wind power projects) and handles acquisitions in the energy sphere. Luis Julio Jimenez and Marcos Pena Rodriguez, who are well versed in energy-related transactions, project finance specialist Katherine Rosa and corporate-focused Vilma Veras lead the team. Senior associate Gisselle Valera provides key support on energy and mining matters.

Luis Julio Jiménez  and Vilma Veras head up Jiménez Peña‘s team and combine expertise in real estate, corporate and tax matters to advise on issues ranging from the development and financing of commercial, infrastructure and tourism projects to hotel renovations, real estate acquisitions, sales and leasing, construction permits and tax exemptions. The firm stands out for its advice to large national and international hotel chains, such as Grupo Punta Cana, Marriott and Accor, as well as leading financial institutions and clients in the aviation sector (including advising on matters relating to Punta Cana International Airport).