Dominican Republic’s Leading Corporate Practices See Recent Growth
A Surge of Foreign Investment and Domestic Growth Drive Corporate Sector Advancements
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - The Dominican Republic’s corporate sector has experienced significant growth, driven by a surge of foreign investment and a growing domestic market. Top-tier law firms have leveraged their expertise in corporate structuring, M&A, and private equity to advise major players across various industries.
Leading the Way: Cáceres Torres
At Cáceres Torres, Gustavo Biaggi and Edward Piña lead a team renowned for its personalized client service and attention to detail. The practice has seen significant growth in recent years, with key clients including:
- Griffin Global Asset Management
- Grupo Read
- Organización Terpel
- Women’s Care Center
Recent highlights include advising:
- Bain Capital and Griffin Global Asset Management on the capital investment and registration of Arajet’s Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft fleet.
- Camilo Labs on due diligence and shareholders’ agreements for the sale of 80% of its equity to a multinational corporation.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera Shines
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera’s corporate practice is led by Juan Manuel Cáceres and Rafael Cáceres, managing partners at the firm. The team has seen significant success advising clients on M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions.
Recent highlights include:
- Advising Grupo Lucalza on an asset purchase agreement for the sale of its companies in six jurisdictions to Reladyne.
- Assisting Waterlogic on a $6m acquisition of assets from Onelink Global Group.
Energy Sector Expertise at De Camps, Vásquez & Valera
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera’s multidisciplinary team is particularly well-regarded in the energy sector. Amauris Vásquez Disla and Diana De Camps Contreras co-head the practice, which has seen significant growth advising clients on M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions.
Recent highlights include:
- Advising Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana on the expansion of its brand to the US, Spain, and Panama.
- Assisting Circon Energy with due diligence required for the acquisition of Green Wheels Dominicana, which has a concession to operate an 80MW waste-to-energy power plant.
DMK Abogados’ Corporate Practice
DMK Abogados’ corporate practice is led by Enrique De Marchena and Patricia Read. The team advises local and international clients on M&A, joint ventures, and franchising projects.
Recent highlights include:
- Advising Das Medical International on complex corporate issues.
- Assisting Marriott International with its expanding operations in the Dominican Republic.
ECIJA DVMS: A Hub for Cross-Border Transactions
ECIJA DVMS’ international presence has enabled it to handle cross-border M&A transactions with ease. Polibio Valenzuela, admitted to practise in New York and the Dominican Republic, leads the practice, which has advised clients from trust companies and domestic private clients through to large multinationals.
Conclusion
The firms mentioned above are just a few examples of the leading corporate practices in the Dominican Republic. As foreign investment continues to flow into the country, these firms will undoubtedly play a key role in shaping the nation’s business landscape.