Medina Garnes Abogados has a strong track record in complex corporate mandates, and the team has experience in advising on multi-jurisdictional M&A deals, corporate restructurings and capital markets transactions. Melissa Silié Ruiz is head of the corporate and business department, and recently advised on the sale of CEMEX’s operations in the Dominican Republic. Patricia Álvarez, who was promoted to partner in 2023, has extensive experience in acting on major business transactions arising out of the real estate and energy sectors. Sofia Jiménez Bogaert was promoted to senior associate in 2024, while junior associate Víctor Redondo is also a key name to note.
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‘The team has extensive knowledge of local regulations and is exceptionally responsive to customers.'
‘The members of the firm were always available. Melissa Silié Ruiz demonstrated special knowledge of local regulations.'
‘Availability and knowledge are key to our company.'
‘Excellent communication and technical skills.’
Key clients
- Cemex Dominicana
- UFP Technologies
- IDB Invest
- Medtrition
- Eurofarma
- Komatsu
- Inversiones Behalde
- Deutsche Bank
- Constructora del País (CODELPA)
Work highlights
Advised Cemex on the $950m sale of its subsidiary, Cemex Dominicana, to Cementos Progreso Holdings and partners.
Advised IDB on the first gender bond issued in the Dominican Republic.
Assisting CONSTRUCTORA DEL PAÍS (CODELPA) with the acquisition of the 30% participation in the company that owns the Hotel Secrets Tide Punta Cana in the east of the country (named Uvealto 2015) for an amount of $36m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Melissa Silié Ruiz
Practice head
Melissa Silié Ruiz; Patricia Álvarez