ECIJA leverages its global network of offices to handle cross-border M&A for clients ranging from domestic companies to multinationals. Among its clients are key players in the financial services, tourism, sports and consumer products sectors (including Major League Baseball teams). Polibio Valenzuela Scheker, whose areas of expertise include M&A in the banking, retail, utilities and hospitality sectors, and Gabriel Dejarden, who is adept at advising on corporate finance, M&A, corporate governance and reorganisations, lead the team.

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Testimonials

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  • 'ECIJA's practice stands out for its proactive approach to the integration of technology, its interdisciplinary collaboration and its international reach, as well as its commitment to diversity.'
  • 'Compared to other firms, ECIJA stands out for its ability to address emerging legal issues and for its reputation at national and international level.'

Key clients

  • Ministry of Housing of the Dominican Republic
  • TC Latin American Partners
  • Grupo Ramos
  • CCI Puesto de Bolsa
  • Finisterre Capital
  • ING Bank
  • Fondo Opep para la Cooperación Internacional
  • Ministerio de Industria y Comercio
  • World Intellectual Property Organization
  • Naturegreenkapital (Grupo Griño)
  • Pfizer Central America & Caribbean
  • St. Louis Cardinals
  • Houston Astros
  • Asociación de Fiduciarias Dominicanas - ASOFIDOM
  • Credicefi
  • New York Mets
  • Wurth Mexico
  • CPS
  • Atlanta Braves
  • DHL
  • Texas Rangers
  • Grupo Lácteo del Caribe (a subsidiary of Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos)
  • Costa Farms

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo Ramos on the drafting and negotiation of its shareholder agreement and the corporate restructuring of its holding company.
  • Providing assistance to the OPEP Fund for International Development in connection with the approval and ratification by the Dominican Republic of a Treaty for the Encouragement and Protection of Investment.

  • Assisted Grupo Griñó with the acquisition of Key West Corporation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Polibio Valenzuela Scheker, Gabriel Dejarden