Pellerano & Herrera‘s dispute resolution team is active in high-stakes and complex litigation, representing corporations and private individuals in commercial, civil and criminal cases before all judicial levels. The firm’s client list features multinational corporations across a range of industries, including the tourism, mining, logistics and real estate spaces. The broad practice is led by Lucy Objío, Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, and Sheila Oviedo. Mejía Ortiz has over four decades of litigation experience, while Objío has a strong reputation in arbitration proceedings, and claims in the logistics and free zone sectors. Oviedo, who was promoted to partner in 2023, manages complex cases for some of the firm’s high-profile clients. Associates Lucas Gómez and Marcos Peralta support the team.
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‘The Pellerano team has extensive knowledge of the local industry, business needs, and political situation. They are always responsive to our needs and willing to adapt. Their extensive technical knowledge and their good networking skills are a great asset.’
‘We currently work primarily with Lucy Objío, who always provides advice that goes beyond the purely legal, understanding the political context.’
Key clients
- Transcore
- Wartsila Dominicana
- DiaLab
- Sural CA
- Agricola Famosa (TopBio)
- Seguros Universal
- LS Energia
- Allianz Trade Americas
- Ericsson
- Magna Motors
- Uber International Holding
- Avianca
Work highlights
Acted for LS Energía, which faced legal challenges over a 56,902spm property acquired for $300,000, with $4mn invested in project developments, being upgraded to a gas pipeline with a 190-260MW capacity.
Representing one of the leading insurance companies in the Dominican Republic under the Seguros Universal conglomerate in 25 complex lawsuits stemming from traffic accidents.
Represented Amhsa Marina Hotels & Resorts in a lawsuit filed by an intermediary agent alleging a breach of contract, claiming to have facilitated a $15m merger between two hotel chains and seeking a $300,000 commission.
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Practice head
Vitelio Mejía Ortiz; Lucy Objío; Sheila Oviedo