OMG has a strong presence in the finance sector, advising on commercial lending, project finance, securities, and insurance matters. In addition to traditional financing work, the team plays an active role in the development of the local securities market and frequently advises both regulators and private entities on financial regulation, acting for a client base of domestic and international financial institutions and multilateral organisations. Manuel Troncoso is a highly respected expert in corporate law and finance work, specialising in securities issues, financial regulations, and project financings. Demonstrating his multijurisdictional capabilities, Troncoso recently acted as lead counsel to the China Development Bank on arranging and documenting two loan facilities extended to Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana. Firm president Leonel Melo is also a key name to note with particular expertise in corporate, finance and tax mandates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- INICIA
- Bank of America
- BPR Bank
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Banco Popular Dominicano
- San Pedro Bio-Energy
- Primma Valores, Puesto de Bolsa
- China Development Bank
- Bolsa y Mercado de Valores de la Republica Dominicana
- Haina Investment
Work highlights
Served as Bank of America’s local counsel in the financing and commissioning of Karpowership’s "Powership Azua" power plant project in the Dominican Republic with a net installed capacity of up to 180 megawatts.
Acted as INICIA’s Dominican Republic counsel in a financing for up to $330m to repay certain outstanding commercial indebtedness and to finance the acquisition of 49.85% equity interest of the joint venture Gerdau Diaco (and subsidiaries), and 50% equity interest of the joint venture Gerdau Metaldom (and subsidiaries).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Manuel Troncoso