ECIJA DVMS‘ real estate team in the Dominican Republic is recognised for advising local and international clients on large-scale projects and complex legal matters; the firm assists with structuring real estate developments and hospitality projects. The team also has a track record in advising Major League Baseball franchises on real estate due diligence work, negotiations and acquisitions. Gabriel Dejarden co-leads the team and has extensive experience advising on complex real estate matters, particularly for MLB teams, and handles hotel projects and large-scale developments. Polibio Valenzuela leads alongside Dejarden, and has expertise in the acquisition, development, and operation of large tourism projects, including construction financing and real estate transactions. Christian Molina assists developers with the acquisition and structuring of high-end hotel and affordable housing developments and the procurement of permits. Deydania Comas and Astrid Perez are key associates in the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The ECIJA team, especially Gabriel Dejarden, is excellent. They are well ahead of the market, with high service standards and extensive practical knowledge.'
- 'The personalised treatment, service, and knowledge received, especially from Gabriel Dejarden and Christian Molina, is exceptional and far superior to other lawyers in the market.'
Key clients
- TC Latin America Partners
- Grupo Ramos
- CCI Puesto de Bolsa
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Capital Crédito e Inversiones CCI
- Margarita Gonzalez and Maria Gonzalez
- Fiduciaria Reservas
- Omena Capital
- VAC Construcción y Diseño
- Global Rannik
- Capital Crédito e Inversiones CCI
Work highlights
Assisted TC Latin America Partners with structuring its investment fund, Fondo de Inversión Cerrado de Desarrollo TC RD I, with a focus on real estate projects.
Advising the largest retail business in the Dominican Republic on the securitisation of real estate assets for a $110m public offering.
Assisting with due diligence, title insurance, and the drafting and negotiation of agreements for the purchase of land for a new baseball academy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Gabriel Dejarden; Polibio Valenzuela; Christian Molina