Guzmán Ariza excels in providing comprehensive advice on clients’ business ventures, including the structuring of new investments and M&A transactions. The group, which has a widespread presence in the Dominican Republic, has a strong focus on transactions in the real estate industry and is also active in the public sector, regularly advising on public tenders and public procurement. Cross-border mandates are also a key area of expertise. Leading the team are Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín and Alfredo Guzmán Saladín, the former of whom has expertise in M&A, while Alberto Reyes Báez is also noted.
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  • 'Their consulting services are comprehensive, analysing all the different aspects (legal, tax, corporate/organisational), which allows for greater clarity when analysing the impact of the available options.'

Key clients

  • MetroBank/Global Bank
  • Forest Estates Silva
  • Kalpataru Group
  • Constructora Vistana
  • Mercer
  • CIFA
  • Farmaconal
  • Ryeco
  • Orica Dominicana
  • ARENDAL

Work highlights

  • Advised Forest Estates Silva on its corporate reorganisation.
  • Assisted Kalpataru Group with its participation in a Dominican state tender for the development of an electrical substation.
  • Assisting Constructora Vistana/Fideicomiso Vistana with the development of a condo-hotel project in Santo Domingo, including the negotiation of the franchise contract.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Fabio J. Guzmán Saladin

Practice head

Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín; Alfredo Guzmán Saladín