Ulises Cabrera‘s corporate expertise spans foreign investments, M&A, tax issues and mandates stemming from regulated industries, with a client list that features significant multinational corporations. In 2024, the firm led several high-profile transactions, including AERODOM’s $2.15bn airport concession renegotiation and BD’s $4.2bn acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences’ Critical Care division, which was led by Heiddy Moronta. Managing partner José Cruz Campillo is a go-to adviser for notable international corporations, while Mónica Villafaña heads up the corporate, business and compliance team, and regularly handles foreign investment deals. Founding partner Ulises Cabrera López also contributes to the practice, and Mirna Amiama Nielsen joined the team in 2024, adding to the depth of the firm’s corporate bench.
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- ‘They have contact skills, good communication, objectivity and follow-up of cases and their clients.’
- ‘Ulises Cabrera's team's competitive advantage lies in the quality of service delivered at the highest level, in a timely manner. They have a highly qualified team for each area of legal services required, and their commitment to delivering a top-quality product.’
- 'Monica Villafaña stands out for her professionalism and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.'
- ‘They are distinguished by their high professionalism, punctuality, service, and attentiveness in the services they provide. They do not limit themselves to mere legal services, but also offer advice and legal best practices that are beneficial to the company.’
- ‘They handle the topics very clearly.’
- ‘Professionalism and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.’
- 'Great capabilities, handling of various subjects, vast experience.'
- 'They stand out for the service and ability of the lawyers.'
- ‘Their ability, preparation and security give the best to the client.’
- ‘Jose Cruz is one of the most eminent legal advisers in the country. He has extensive experience in legal consulting. His distinguishing feature, compared to his competitors, is his optimal legal advice, combined with the highest reliability and speed of delivery.’
Key clients
- Adama CropScience
- AERODOM - Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Vinci Airports)
- Alvest Equipment Services
- Arrend Leasing Group
- Autozama
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Carol Morgan School of Santo Domingo
- CCS Companies
- Dentons Paris AARPI
- Ebanx
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Goodyear International
- Grupo Harmony
- LocalPayments
- Productos Familia
- Siemens Energy
- Siemens Mobility
- Solugenix Corporation
- SunMind
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
Co-led AERODOM’s $2.15bn, 30-year concession extension, securing Vinci Airport’s investment and key infrastructure upgrades across Dominican airports.
Led BD’s $4.2bn acquisition, managing the $1.6bn Dominican segment and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Advised Siemens Mobility on the €12.98m Santo Domingo Metro Line 2C contract.
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Practice head
Monica Villafaña; José Cruz Campillo; Ulises Cabrera Lopez