With a strong track record in cross-border M&A, Medina Garnes Abogados is also well placed to advise on corporate restructurings and corporate financing matters across a range of industries such as insurance, pharmaceuticals and energy. Melissa Silié Ruiz and Patricia Álvarez head up the team. The former is notable for her advice on M&A and corporate finance, as well as antitrust issues, handling both local and international matters. The latter, who is the director of corporate planning, is well versed in all aspects of corporate law and has advised on large-scale M&A and real estate transactions within the country.
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‘They are a highly trained, efficient team who understand the client's needs and provide tailored solutions.'
‘Patricia Álvarez's skill is the ability to solve the client's needs. I have never had such fast response times and such efficient solutions from another lawyer. I feel like she genuinely cares about us as a customer.'
'Medina Garnes Abogados has been a pillar of support for our businesses in the Dominican Republic. The firm has extensive and varied experience and the involvement of partners in critical issues is a differentiating element in the market. The corporate and litigation teams have a synergy that is very valuable for clients and provide prompt and very appropriate advice.'
'Melissa Silié has been an important ally in achieving our business objectives in the Dominican Republic. Her dedication and knowledge allowed us to achieve fruitful results for a fair price.'
Key clients
- Banco Sabadell
- Corporación Minera Dominicana (Cormidom)
- Finance in Motion
- Apple Leisure Group
- IDB Invest
- Sara Lif
- Delivery Hero Republica Dominicana (Pedidos Ya) and Delivery Hero DMART Republica Dominicana (Pedidos Ya Market)
- Pago Virtual del Sur (PVS)
- Moody’s
Work highlights
Acted for Banco Sabadell as legal counsel to the lender in the corporate financing granted to Vinicola del Norte and Destileria Cruz Verde.
Assisted Pago Virtual del Sur, an Argentinian fintech, with the legal requirements for its entry to the Dominican Republic.
Assisted Moody's, as local counsel, with the cross-border acquisition of SCRiesgo Group, which includes a Dominican company.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Melissa Silié Ruiz; Patricia Álvarez