Luis Rafael Pellerano
Managing Partner
Pellerano Nadal
More informationThe leadership group at Pellerano Nadal was strengthened significantly in 2023 with the promotion to the partnership of Urania Paulino (whose broad practice covers foreign investment, international trade and M&A) in January and the arrival of experienced transactional lawyer Marielle Garrigó from Medina Garnes Abogados in February; they lead the practice alongside ‘superstar’ managing partner Luis Rafael Pellerano. The group is instructed by a diverse client base from the energy, technology, tourism, aviation, retail and consumer goods sectors, among others, to advise on a wide range of matters, including multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and entry to the Dominican market.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team really understands how to get things done in the Dominican Republic - not just the laws and regulations, but also the culture. They compare very favourably with other firms.'
- 'Luis Pellerano (a real superstar and very trusted counsel) and Urania Paulino stand out.'
- 'This is an exceptional firm with exceptional people. I'd buy stock in the firm if I could, it's so good.'
Key clients
- JP Morgan Securities
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Grupo Nutresa
- Thyrve
- Ruffo
- Oscor Caribe
- MK Inc of the Palm Beaches
- Ayesa Ingeniería y Arquitectura
- Compañía de Energía de San Pedro de Macorís (ENERGAS)
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Nutresa after Grupo Gilinsky launched a public acquisition offer for up to 62.625% of the shares in the company.
- Advised a Spanish company on its proposed entry to the Dominican market.
- Assisting Compañía de Energía de San Pedro de Macorís (ENERGAS) with its participation in a tender for the building and operation of an LNG plant in the Manzanillo port.
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Luis Rafael Pellerano, Marielle Garrigó, Urania Paulino