Luis Rafael Pellerano
Managing Partner
Pellerano Nadal
More informationPellerano Nadal brings together regulatory and transactional knowledge to handle a wide range of matters in the banking and finance arena. The team can now call upon the expertise of three partners, following the promotion of Urania Paulino in January 2023 and the arrival of Marielle Garrigó in February 2023 from Medina Garnes Abogados. The pair lead the practice alongside Luis Rafael Pellerano, an expert in project finance and cross-border transactions, with significant experience of advising US clients. Associate Eduardo Pellerano handles matters in the infrastructure, technology, tourism and energy sectors, among others.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pellerano Nadal is a world-class law firm operating in a developing market. Coming from major US law firms, my experience with Pellerano in the Dominican Republic is similar to the kind of service you would expect at a top firm in New York, Miami, Los Angeles or London. Their team is comprised of fluent English speakers and their legal expertise is, in my opinion, the best you can get in the Dominican Republic. They bill accurately and on time.'
- 'Pellerano is a one-stop shop firm to solve a legal challenge of any scale in the country. And they know everyone. It would be a mistake not to do business with them.’
‘Luis Pellerano is a gentleman, an optimist and an extremely adept lawyer. He understands how to navigate working in a country defined by informal conditions while bringing a sense of understanding to any situation. His team work tirelessly to produce legal memos and recommendations, come up with strategies, and solve problems.'
'They have a fluent understanding of the international community and can communicate effectively with everyone from the CEO down.'
Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Securities
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Ruffo
Work highlights
- Assisted J.P. Morgan Securities and Citigroup Global Markets with the $1.266bn issuance of sovereign bonds.
- Assisting Ruffo, a start-up which assists with cross-border real estate transactions, with all its operations in the Dominican Republic.
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Urania Paulino
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Rafael Pellerano, Marielle Garrigó, Urania Paulino