Medina Garnes Abogados stands out for its contentious work in the tax domain, particularly in complex, high-stakes administrative disputes before the tax administration of the Dominican Republic. Practice co-head and strong litigator Fabiola Medina Garnes is key in this regard. The firm fields a team of ‘experts in the field, which gives you a lot of confidence when working on high-risk cases’. Fellow practice head Jesús Francos Rodriguez is also noted for his litigation expertise. Patricia Álvarez is a go-to practitioner for transactional matters in the tax space, including financial acquisitions with tax considerations.
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- 'It is a first-class firm.'
- ‘Very well-trained lawyers who provide an impeccable service.'
‘It is a customer-oriented team. Always available and flexible.'
‘They are experts in the field, which gives you a lot of confidence when working on high-risk cases. They give you a complete strategy during the case, contributing advice that goes beyond the legal issues.'
‘They are people with extensive experience in tax issues. This gives you a sense of confidence in their advice.'
‘They stand out for their follow-up, efficiency and high-quality work.'
Key clients
- Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana (CND)
- Phillip Morris Dominicana
- Corporación Minera Dominicana (Cormidom)
- Delivery Hero DMART Republica Dominicana (Pedidos Ya Marquet)
- Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana (CND)
- Macquarie Group Limited
- Delivery Hero Republica Dominicana (Pedidos Ya)
Work highlights
Defending Phillip Morris Dominicana in a dispute with the Dominican tax administration (DGII) regarding several of its resolutions.
Acted as legal counsel to Delivery Hero Republica Dominicana during the appeal of two tax assessments regarding alleged inconsistencies in the declarations of VAT and income tax of the fiscal period from 2020-2021.
Assisting Cervecería Nacional Dominicana with an appeal against the decision of the tax administration which established that the 2026 income tax period is not closed and can be subject to a new review and/or assessment.
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Practice head
Fabiola Medina Garnes; Jesús Francos Rodríguez