Medina Garnes Abogados > Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic > Firm Profile
Medina Garnes Abogados Offices
GUSTAVO MEJIA RICART 102, ESQ. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
EDIFICIO CORPORATIVO 20/10, SUITE 904
PIANTINI, SANTO DOMINGO
Dominican Republic
Medina Garnes Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Medina Garnes Abogados is hailed for providing āexcellent recommendations in addition to positive results in courtā. The team, which has been involved in a number of precedent-setting cases in the Dominican Republic, covers the gamut of administrative, civil, commercial and constitutional litigation and also has strong suits in white-collar criminal cases and arbitration. Firm founder Fabiola Medina Garnes, who is especially proficient in arbitration and in tax, administrative and civil litigation, oversees with team with JesĆŗs Francos, who is well regarded for his specialism in administrative disputes. The pair are well supported by senior associatesĀ Jansy Castro, whose past experience as a public defender puts her in a strong position to handle criminal cases, and VĆctor LeĆ³n Morel, who joined from Headrick Rizik Alvarez & FernĆ”ndezĀ in January 2022.Practice head(s):
Fabiola Medina Garnes; JesĆŗs Francos
Testimonials
āThe team of lawyers at Medina Garnes have high-quality talent and experience. We can attest to the excellent results we have had in the cases that they have handled. Billing is competitive in the market, and the use of advanced technology is excellent.ā
āThe follow-up is good. They provide excellent recommendations in addition to positive results in court. JesĆŗs Francos is a quintessential professional with great knowledge of the subject.ā
āWe feel very confident when Medina Garnes represent us. They are forward-thinking and capable, andĀ we always approve their recommendations in order to prevent litigation. They are very organised as a firm.ā
āJesĆŗs Francos is always available and his advice is accurate. He is very knowledgeable and stays up to date in his field.ā
āIt is a very organised firm and has lawyers with prestigious reputations who, above all, provide their services in a very personalised way.ā
āBoth JesĆŗs Francos and Fabiola Medina are well-prepared lawyers with exceptional skills. They are very kind and have exceptional empathy for their clients. They always look for new solutions to problems.ā
āThe team is excellent: they work in a comprehensive and unified way, and share the same vision.ā
āThis team, especially Fabiola Medina and JesĆŗs Francos, always gives 300%.ā
Key clients
Agua Clara/Inkia Energy
Autopista del Nordeste (ADN)
CompaƱĆa Dominicana de TelĆ©fonos
CorporaciĆ³n Minera Dominicana (CORMIDOM)
Womenās Link Worldwide
GarcĆa Tejera y Asociados
Constructora del PaĆs (CODELPA)
Worldwide Seguros
Familia Bonelly Ricart (La Isabelita)
Reid & CompaƱĆa
Imca
Work highlights
- Acting for Agua Clara, which was granted a licence to operate one of the biggest renewable energy electric parks in the Dominican Republic, in a lawsuit initiated by companies claiming that they are the owners of the electric park.
- Representing CorporaciĆ³n Minera de la RepĆŗblica Dominicana (CORMIDOM) in a contentious appeal against a Decree of the President of the Dominican Republic which declared land that is part of CORMIDOMās concession agreement as a national park/protected area.
- Representing Garcia Tejera Asociados in a challenge to its exclusion from a public tender conducted by the Ministry of Education for the import and distribution of computers and other devices for distance learning as a result of Covid-19.
Dominican Republic > Tax Tier 1
Fabiola Medina Garnes and JesĆŗs Francos head up the team at Medina Garnes Abogados, which stands out for its prowess in tax litigation, particularly administrative disputes. The team also advises on non-contentious matters such as the tax issues surrounding setting up new businesses and investments, designing tax structures as part of its estate planning work, and regulatory matters. Its client base includes both local and international clients; among the many sector strengths for the group are banking, energy, mining, infrastructure and telecoms. Medina Garnes and Francos both have strong reputations for tax litigation, while Patricia ĆlvarezĀ ā who was promoted to partner in June 2023 ā is skilled in transactional tax matters.Practice head(s):
Fabiola Medina Garnes; JesĆŗs Francos
Key clients
Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana (CND)
Phillip Morris Dominicana
CorporaciĆ³n Minera Dominicana (Cormidom)
Autopista del Nordeste (ADN)/Boulevard TurĆstico del AtlĆ”ntico (BTA)
Hacienda Agroindustrial Luisita
CompaƱĆa Dominicana de TelĆ©fonos
Work highlights
- Represented CervecerĆa Nacional Dominicana (CND) in a dispute regarding the resolutions of the tax administration that established the payment of an alleged excise tax on the price of beer bottles for a global amount of approximately $30m.
- Assisting CorporaciĆ³n Minera Dominicana (CORMIDOM) in an action for the execution of an agreement and determination of tax obligations against the City Council of MaimĆ³n.
- Represented CND in two appeals before the Administrative Court against a resolution by the tax administration.
Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A Tier 2
Medina Garnes Abogadosā corporate team is well versed in multi-jurisdictional M&A and corporate restructurings, as well as day-to-day corporate and commercial issues. The firmās recent caseload reflects its growing strength in the technology sector, where it is active in advising clients on launching, expanding and restructuring their operations in the Dominican Republic. Founding partner Fabiola Medina GarnesĀ leads the team alongside Melissa SiliĆ©, who is noted for her advice to both local and international clients on M&A, antitrust issues and distribution agreements. The team can now draw on the expertise of three partners, following the promotion of Patricia ĆlvarezĀ in June 2023.Practice head(s):
Melissa SiliƩ; Fabiola Medina Garnes
Testimonials
āThe team is excellent. They work with a sense of urgency, adjust to the clientās needs, and always defend the clientās interests with solid arguments.ā
āFabiola Medina and Patricia Ćlvarez are always accessible, which is impressive. They are always willing to give their best and dedicate themselves to their client completely.ā
āThe MGA team has supported us with several cross border transactions and with particular issues in the Dominican Republic. They have always been diligent and knowledgeable about the relevant issues.ā
āMelissa SiliĆ© is always willing to help and explain to clients how to proceed with matters in the Dominican Republic.ā
āMelissa SiliĆ© is an excellent lawyer and an expert in multiple fields, which allows her to support any multinational company that decides to invest in the Dominican market.ā
Key clients
Inkia Energy
Moodyās
Kyndryl
Packet Fabric
Spoon
Fin Technologies
Ocean Spray
Moran Mining Group
Banco Sabadell Miami Branch
Concentrix
CorporaciĆ³n Minera Dominicana (CORMIDOM)
Komatsu
Work highlights
- Advised Inkia Energy on the sale of its local subsidiaries, which operate Parque Agua Clara,Ā one of the biggest wind energy projects in the Dominican Republic, as well as the Peravia Solar I and Peravia Solar II projects, to Energy Group AES Dominicana.
- Acting as local counsel to Moodyās on the acquisition of SCRiesgo, a leading group of local credit rating agencies serving domestic financial markets in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
- Assisted technology company Kyndryl with the process of restructuring its distribution chain in the Dominican Republic.
Medina Garnes Abogados > Firm Profile
Medina Garnes Abogados (MGA) is a boutique law firm founded in the Dominican Republic by Fabiola Medina in 2004, under the name Medina Garnes Asociados. Since then, the firm has gained extensive experience assisting clients in legal matters in the areas of telecommunications, administrative law, tax law, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, in recent years, and following a careful and sustainable growth strategy, MGA has managed to expand its practice into new areas of law including all corporate and financial matters, mergers & acquisitions, contracts, regulated markets, real estate, employment, economic and criminal law and energy, developing a broader and more comprehensive legal practice, with an emphasis on providing services with the highest quality standards, efficiently, and focused on solutions.
MGA has the distinction of having become one of the most outstanding law firms in the Dominican Republic, a recognition that has resulted from an extraordinary professional practice, marked by great achievements in many relevant cases, for clients from the private and public sectors. The firm has also stood out for its constant and exceptional participation in recent and important legislative processes tending to the creation and reform of key regulations, which has provided its lawyers with a unique perspective on the functioning of the Dominican regulatory system and its effects on business activities and transactions. However, the most significant accolade for MGA is the continued trust of its clients.
The firm offers a wide range of legal teams made up of specialists in different areas of law. The experience gained by our lawyers enables MGA to handle complex matters through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach that draws from all relevant sources within MGA which, while minimizing costs, provides its clients with efficient legal solutions designed to maximize the identification and management of all potential risks in national and multijurisdictional transactions.
What sets MGA apart from other firms in the Dominican Republic is its fundamental principle: getting to know the client deeply and becoming part of their business in a proactive way, always adding value. During their years of practice, our lawyers have learned that an essential part of their work is taking the time to know, identify and understand clientsā needs, as the only way to truly add value to them in the provision of legal services, whether in the context of an operation, or giving them constructive advice in the form of āpreventive medicineā, or sometimes simply keeping them up to date with relevant information on local aspects of their industries. The firm has sophisticated clients ranging from local and international financial entities, telecoms, companies from all manufacturing industries, as well as fintechās and family businesses.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Tax, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Administrative and Regulatory, Telecommunications | Founding Partnert- Fabiola Medina Garnes | fmedina@mga.com.do | 809-683-4422 |
Administrative and Regulatory, Dispute Resolution, Civil and Labor Law, Telecommunications | Jesus Francos Rodriguez-Partner | jfrancos@mga.com.do | 809-683-4422 |
Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Competition Law, | Melissa SiliƩ Ruiz-Partner | msilie@mga.com.do | 809-683-4422 |
Corporate and M&A, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Energy Law | Patricia Alvarez Sosa-Partner | palvarez@mga.com.do | 809-683-4422 |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Patricia Ćlvarez | Partner | View Profile | |
Leidy Aracena Minaya | Associate | View Profile | |
Jansy Castro | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Marianne Castro Coste | Associate | View Profile | |
JesĆŗs Francos Rodriguez | Partner | View Profile | |
Fabiola Medina Garnes | Founding Partner | View Profile | |
Sofia JimƩnez Bogaert | Associate | View Profile | |
VĆctor Redondo | Associate | View Profile | |
Alexandra Sanchez | Of Counsel | View Profile | |
Alexis Santil | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Melissa SiliƩ | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Total staff : 20 Partners : 4 Associates : 8Languages
Spanish English French- Dispute resolution
- Tax
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Corporate and M&A