Dominican Republic 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
General counsel | KPMG Dominicana
Legal and compliance officer | E.T. Heinsen
Head of standards verification and legal compliance | Ministry of Finance of Dominican Republic
Legal and compliance director | Primma Valores, Puesto de Bolsa
Vice president of legal and governmental affairs | AES Dominicana
Legal, compliance and regulatory affairs director | Nestlé Dominicana
Vice president of business and legal affairs | Lantica Studios
Director of strategic planning | Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL)
General counsel, legal and governance | Banesco Banco Múltiple
Assistant general counsel, legal operations | Phoenix Tower International
Compliance and corporate governance director | Seguros Crecer y AFP Crecer
General counsel and vice president of legal affairs | Playa Grande Holdings
Director of coordination and monitoring of reform processes | Ministry of Public Administration (MAP) of Dominican Republic
Senior manager of regulation | Asociacion de Bancos Multiples de la Republica Dominicana
Legal manager | Banco Promerica de la República Dominicana
Legal and compliance manager | Industrias Banilejas (INDUBAN)
Legal and compliance director | Banco Atlántico de Ahorro y Crédito
Director of legal and regulatory affairs | Grupo Vimenca
Legal director | Tesoreria de la Seguridad Social (TSS)
Legal manager | Consorcio Energético Punta Cana-Macao (CEPM)
Head of legal and regulatory compliance division | Fiduciaria Popular
Second vice president and director of legal advisory and AML/CFT compliance | MAPFRE Dominicana
Legal counsel Dominican Republic | Globalia Servicios Corporativos RD
Legal senior manager | Consorcio de Tarjetas Dominicanas (CardNET)
Legal and regulatory director | Grupo Punta Cana
Legal, security and corporate affairs director | Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana
Head of legal documentation | Ministry of Finance of Dominican Republic
Legal director | Compañia Dominicana de Teléfonos (Claro)
Legal and regulatory affairs coordinator | Wind Telecom
Legal manager | Consejo Unificado de las Empresas Distribuidoras de Electricidad
Legal, regulatory and AML compliance director | PARVAL Puesto de Bolsa
Vice president, general counsel - Latin America | Phoenix Tower International
Legal manager | Banco Múltiple Promerica de la Republica Dominicana
Legal director | Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Electricas Estatales (CDEEE)
Vice president of legal affairs and regulatory compliance | Banco Múltiple Santa Cruz
Legal and compliance manager | United Capital Puesto de Bolsa
Head of legal | Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Punta Catalina (EGEPC)
It is a true honour for me to present The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Dominican Republic, 2025: the culmination of a research project that celebrates the exceptional legal talent and caliber of the in-house counsel shaping this forward-looking jurisdiction.
From technical experts to strategic leaders, each conversation highlighted the inspiring evolution of the in-house counsel role in the country. Today’s counsel embody the strategic foresight and human leadership that define this generation of in-house legal professionals who are strengthening governance, driving innovation, and shaping corporate culture.
This year’s research reveals a particularly diverse and compelling set of themes. Across industries, in-house counsel leaders are reinforcing compliance and governance frameworks, positioning their teams and themselves as trusted advisors and guardians of corporate integrity in an evolving regulatory landscape. In parallel, general counsel keep embracing and driving digital transformation within the legal profession. From launching innovative products to fostering the implementation of AI tools and LegalTech platforms, Dominican in-house leaders have linked digital transformation to efficiency, risk management and staying ahead of regulatory demands, all while ensuring that growth remains aligned with legal and ethical standards.
Yet what truly stood out this year and showcased the heartfelt and humanising spirit of the in-house counsel leaders in the country was their emphasis on good leadership and team development. Many of the general counsel listed emphasised how resilience, in today’s uncertain environment, depends as much on people and company’s culture as it does on risk management.
It is, in fact, the human side of legal leadership that emerged as one of the strongest themes throughout my research. They have shared how they are building resilient legal teams, shaping organisational culture, and guiding their companies through complex generational and structural transitions. In this line, Ralvin Gross, legal director at Casa Brugal, observed how ‘in-house legal teams do not operate in isolation; they are deeply integrated into the fabric of the business. As such, fostering a strong organisational culture – one that prioritises employee well-being and actively cultivates talent – is essential. In times of instability, the most effective way to navigate legal challenges is through a motivated, skilled legal team with a deep understanding of the business.’
Another defining trend this year has been the rise of passion projects and inclusion initiatives, showing how across industries Dominican in-house lawyers are leveraging their influence to create lasting social impact through their legal work. Among the many powerful examples, Lluvia García, senior legal manager at EGE Haina, reflected on her work in the energy sector by ensuring her deep commitment ‘to promoting female leadership in the energy and oil and gas industry, a sector that is vital to global development yet one where women remain underrepresented. Recently, I had the honour of leading the launch of the Dominican Republic chapter of the Women’s Energy Network. As founding president, I am committed to building a strong and supportive community that connects, empowers, and elevates women in our sector.’
In sum, Dominican in-house counsel are proving that they are not only advisers but also architects of change, balancing legal acumen with vision, adaptability and, above all, humanity.
From the Legal 500 team, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all the outstanding professionals featured in this 2025 edition of the GC Powerlist: Dominican Republic. Their resilience, leadership, and humanity set a remarkable standard and example for the in-house community, and it has been a privilege to share their stories. We look forward to witnessing their continued impact in the years ahead.
Carmen Godoy Martin, Lead researcher: GC Powerlist Dominican Republic 2025
As part of Legal 500’s GC Powerlist Week, Legal 500 partnered with Jones Day to host an exclusive Breakfast Seminar at the firm’s Singapore office, bringing together 40 of the region’s leading general counsel recognised in the 2025 Southeast Asia GC Powerlist.
The event provided an intimate setting for senior in-house counsel to share insights and best practices while exploring the complex and fast-evolving legal landscape surrounding data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
The session, titled “Caught in the Acts”, was led by Dr. Undine von Diemar, Partner and Head of Jones Day’s European Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Practice, and Elizabeth Cole, head of Cybersecurity for Jones Day in Southeast Asia. Together, they examined the implications of recent regulatory developments across Europe and Asia that are reshaping compliance strategies for companies operating in the region.
Undine opened with a deep dive into the EU Digital Agenda, offering clarity on the growing web of digital legislation that now governs data and technology use across Europe. She provided a detailed overview of the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive risk-based framework for regulating artificial intelligence, alongside the Data Act, NIS2 Directive, and Cyber Resilience Act — each of which introduces new obligations on data sharing, cybersecurity resilience, and operational accountability.
Elizabeth followed with a regional perspective on Asia’s data protection and AI landscape, highlighting the diversity of regulatory approaches across jurisdictions and the increasing pace of legislative change. She discussed key AI developments, including China’s evolving regulatory model and Singapore’s draft Digital Infrastructure Act and AI guidelines, as well as recent enforcement trends demonstrating that regulators in the region are becoming more assertive and coordinated in their oversight.
The event underscored Legal 500 and Jones Day’s commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue among the region’s most influential corporate counsel, providing an invaluable platform for collaboration, learning, and networking within the GC Powerlist community.
