Leonel Melo
OMG
OMG
Client SatisfactionThe team at OMG, whose clients include leading domestic and international banks and financial institutions such as Banco Popular Dominicano, is well known for its regulatory advice in the banking sector, but also stands out for its project financing work, particularly in the energy and tourism spheres. As a group, practitioners ‘provide responsive, well-rounded and comprehensive support on financing transactions involving Dominican Republic assets or entities’. Leading the team are transactional expert Manuel Troncoso and firm president Leonel Melo, who are both multidisciplinary practitioners able to bring to bear expertise in corporate and tax issues when handling financial transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The OMG team provide responsive, well-rounded and comprehensive support on financing transactions involving Dominican Republic assets or entities.'
- 'Excellent professionals with extensive experience and knowledge of the subject matter.'
- 'They stand out for their availability, in-depth knowledge and recognition in the industry.'
Key clients
- BanReservas
- GCS International
- SIBA Energy Corporation
- Codevi
- INICIA
- CIFI
- BPR Bank
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Banco Popular Dominicano
- San Pedro Bio-Energy
- Primma Valores, Puesto de Bolsa
- Alpha Finanzas
- Bolsa y Mercado de Valores de la Republica Dominicana
- Haina Investment
- Fiduciaria Reservas
- Akuo Energy
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel for Dominican fintech GCS International in the sale of 100% of its parent company to Grupo Popular.
- Acted as Dominican Republic counsel for INICIA in a financing deal of up to $330m for Gerdau Metaldom, Four Bells Resources and Diaco Pamco SPV 1.
- Acted for SIBA in securing a new financing for a 252MW combined-cycle gas-fired power project in the Dominican Republic.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manuel Troncoso, Leonel Melo