Pellerano & Herrera‘s corporate department has expertise across diverse industries, offering strategic counsel on high-value transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring work. Led by Ricardo Pellerano, who has a notable understanding of the local legal market, the practice is a go-to choice to handle foreign investments into the Dominican Republic. The firm’s client list includes international commercial companies, such as Michael Kors, as well as notable financial institutions and government-backed entities. Carolina León is a key partner and regularly handles complex M&A transactions in the finance and energy sectors. Mariángela Pellerano has a strong background in structuring complex financial transactions, capital markets work and regulatory compliance issues.
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- 'Of all the lawyers I've worked with, Pellerano & Herrera are the best. An excellent team, with super-fast responses and extensive knowledge of the issues.'
- 'Excellent customer response times, solid experience.'
- 'Carolina León is an excellent professional; she provides precise, practical answers, and her advice on risk issues is very accurate.'
Key clients
- Smurfit Kappa Dominican Republic
- Gerdau
- Parkland Corporation
- Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
- United Talent Agency
- Marr Contracting
- Philips
- Emerson
- Banco Santander
- Banco Popular Dominicano
- Bank of America
- Citibank
Work highlights
Advising on the corporate aspects of the rebranding process for Smurfit WestRock's Dominican Republic branch.
Advised Gerdau on the $205m sale of its 50% equity interest in Gerdau Metaldom.
Advised Parkland Corporation on the local corporate aspects related to authorising Sol Dominican Republic as a guarantor in connection with a $500m senior notes issuance at 6.625% due in 2032.
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Practice head
Ricardo Pellerano; Carolina León; Mariángela Pellerano