Medina Garnes Abogados fields a strong tax practice, with specific experience in contentious matters. The department, led by litigator Fabiola Medina Garnes, advises domestic and international clients across the banking, energy, mining, infrastructure and telecoms sectors. The team represents clients in Tax Administration assessments, negotiations and correspondence, and also handles tax-efficient structuring for investments and estate planning. Jesús Francos Rodríguez has a notable track record in administrative litigation, and Patricia Álvarez also contributes to the practice.
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‘It's a dedicated, committed team that creates valuable collaborations with other professionals to provide comprehensive solutions to clients, even beyond the legal field. We love this about Medina Garnes.'
‘They provide clear solutions and alternatives for decision-making, making clients feel confident by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter and confidence in their positions.'
‘The firm handles our company's tax matters with great technical skill and professionalism. We have received a great deal of security and assurance from the services they have provided, and their efforts have yielded the expected results. As a team, they operate in a very organized manner.'
‘The lawyers at Medina Garnes boast exceptional talent and professional expertise. This, combined with a highly personalised and humane approach, sets this firm apart from its competitors. We are particularly pleased with the firm's partner who handles our account, Jesus Francos, who has handled all of our cases impeccably.'
‘Jesús Francos always demonstrates his extensive experience in complex tax matters, providing clients with peace of mind. His communication is excellent, and we greatly appreciate his willingness to support in critical moments.'
Key clients
- Cervecería Nacional Dominicana (CND)
- Inversiones Anam
- Link Partners
- Dufry (Inversiones Tunc Republica Dominicana)
- Philip Morris Dominicana
- Inversiones Behalde/Cemex Dominicana
Work highlights
Assisted Inversiones Tunc Republica Dominicana with a negotiation with the Directorate of Customs of the Dominican Republic (DGA) regarding the tax periods of 2021-2022.
Acted for Phillip Morris Dominicana against the Tax Administration (DGII) in the appeal of a resolution that ordered the registration of a guarantee over 579 motor vehicles of the company.
Assisting Inversiones Behalde/Cemex with all the tax aspects involved in a corporate reorganisation that involved the sale of a debt of the company, the capitalisation of debt in the name of Cemex España and increase of capital, as well as the sale of shares of the company.
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Practice head
Fabiola Medina Garnes; Jesús Francos Rodríguez; Patricia Alvarez