DMK Abogados has a longstanding presence in the Dominican Republic’s tourism and real estate sectors, advising on a broad range of matters including hotel developments, franchising work, regulatory compliance, and tax incentive applications. The firm has notable experience representing hotel groups, airlines, tour operators, and time-share companies. The practice is led by Enrique De Marchena, who is a specialist in tourism law. Recent mandates include representing Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este in a high-profile dispute over the Bavaro International Airport project. Patricia Read Schott is a key member of the team and regularly supports De Marchena on a variety of matters, and Daniel Zavala is the key name at associate level.
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Key clients
- Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este (CAE)
- Marriot International
Work highlights
Representing Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este, owner of the Punta Cana airport, in a complex matter against the construction project of the Bavaro International Airport (AIB), promoted by ABRISA Group, alleging a series of irregularities and defects in the approval process and non-compliance with legal requirements.
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Practice head
Enrique De Marchena
Other key lawyers
Patricia Read Schott; Daniel Zavala