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Corporate and M&A

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ECIJA DVMS

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ECIJA DVMS‘ corporate department provides comprehensive counsel across a range of sectors, leveraging deep regulatory knowledge. With a broad international network spanning various Latin American jurisdictions, the firm’s Santo Domingo office often acts as local counsel on the implementation of global transactions. Polibio Valenzuela Scheker assists sellers and purchasers with mergers and acquisitions of business entities and assets. Gabriel Dejarden has an extensive transactional practice, focused on the hospitality, financial services and baseball industries, while Christian Molina acts for clients on complex financing operations and public offerings in Dominican Republic’s financial markets.
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  • 'ECIJA DVMS's Corporate and M&A practice is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, its in-depth knowledge of the local and international business environment, and its ability to adapt quickly to client needs. The team combines legal experience with solid commercial understanding, enabling it to offer practical and strategic solutions.'
  • 'The lawyers at ECIJA DVMS stand out for their commitment, analytical skills, and solutions-oriented approach. What truly sets them apart is their ability to combine a high level of technical expertise with a deep understanding of their clients' business needs. They stand out from their competitors for their approachability, accessibility, and responsiveness, as well as for their collaborative and strategic approach, which adds value at every stage of the process.'
  • 'Among the most outstanding professionals are Christian Molina, recognised for his leadership, comprehensive vision, and solidity in complex transactions, and Astrid Pérez, who stands out for her rigour, efficiency, and attention to detail. Both exemplify the values and excellence of the Corporate and M&A practice at ECIJA DVMS.'

Key clients

  • Ministry of Housing of the Dominican Republic
  • TC Latin American Partners
  • Grupo Ramos
  • CCI Puesto de Bolsa
  • Finisterre Capital
  • ING Bank
  • OPEC Fund for International Development
  • Ministry of Industry and Commerce
  • World Intellectual Property Organization
  • Naturgreen Kapital (Grupo Griño)
  • Pfizer Central America & Caribbean
  • St. Louis Cardinals

Work highlights

Served as local adviser for the World Intellectual Property Organization on a diagnosis of the videogame development sector in Dominican Republic.
Assisting the OPEC Fund for International Development in connection with the approval and ratification by the Dominican Republic of a Treaty for the Encouragement and Protection of Investment.
Advising the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on a project aimed at modernising the legal framework to promote the digital economy and e-commerce.

Practice head

Polibio Valenzuela Scheker; Gabriel Dejarden; Christian Molina

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