Over the past year, our legal team at Lantica Studios has remained actively engaged in providing comprehensive production legal and studio services to a diverse slate of international productions. These include projects from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as emerging markets in Asia and South America.

A key outcome of our work has been the increase in tax credits issued to our production partners. This rise reflects both the scale and quality of our engagements, contributing to a broader boost in the volume of tax credits sold locally and the overall expansion of related financial operations. These results underscore our strategic role in strengthening the Dominican Republic’s position as a preferred filming destination.

How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crisis to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

At Lantica Studios, we approach instability with proactive innovation and resilience planning. Recognising that artificial intelligence is reshaping industries in real time, we have fully embraced AI across nearly every department, including our legal team.

For over a year, we have been integrating AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness—whether handling daily legal tasks or navigating high-stakes projects. This forward-thinking approach has enhanced organisational resilience, enabling us to respond to change with agility and stay ahead of emerging risks and opportunities.

What strategies do you employ to ensure the successful digital transformation of a legal department while maintaining compliance with your country’s data protection laws?

To ensure a secure and compliant digital transformation, we follow a rigorous evaluation process before implementing any new tool or technology. This includes:

Reviewing terms of use and privacy policies;

Ensuring alignment with Dominican data protection laws;

Verifying compliance with our clients’ legal requirements and industry best practices.

We believe in responsible innovation: our enthusiasm for adopting new technologies is always balanced by our commitment to regulatory and contractual compliance. This ensures that our digital transformation is both legally sound and sustainably executed.

What is a cause, business or otherwise, that you are passionate about? Why is this?

We are deeply committed to the transformative power of artificial intelligence. What once seemed like a distant innovation is now an integral part of our daily operations. Early on, we recognised AI’s potential and began incorporating it into our workflows—from legal research and document drafting to project management and strategic decision-making.

This proactive adoption has put us in a strong position to lead in the AI era, allowing us to drive productivity while fostering a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement.