De Camps, Vásquez & Valera stands out for its advice throughout the life cycle of corporate matters such as M&A, restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions. The team is experienced in handling cross-border mandates in addition to winning praise for its ‘deep understanding of commercial law and transactions under local law’. Managing partner Amauris Vásquez Disla, who has a focus on advising clients on investments in regulated sectors, leads the team alongside Nathalie Abreu Mejía who is instrumental to the group’s work in the energy and mining sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The lawyers have a deep understanding of commercial law and transactions under local law. They also have a working knowledge of the local geopolitical status and are trusted advisors on how to efficiently operate in the Dominican Republic.'
  • 'The attorneys are detail-oriented, professional, and quick to respond to our enquiries. As a trusted advisor they are always available, even on short notice, to address any questions or concerns we raise.'
  • 'The team is interdisciplinary, and is concrete and specific in its responses.'   
  • 'What makes it unique is its treatment of clients, focus, dedication, and transparency. They are always seeking the best results, and for this reason they focus on always being at the cutting edge and maintaining the highest standards.'
  • 'The team has a comprehensive, agile and efficient approach.'
  • 'The client service is highly personalised and they constantly follow up on matters, especially Amauris Vásquez.'
  • 'What stands out is their transparency with clients, the depth of their analysis, the time dedicated to each issue and their search for practical solutions.'
  • 'Nathalie Abreu manages relationships with clients very well and has an in-depth understanding of the subject.'

Key clients

  • San Pedro Bio Energy (SPBE)
  • Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana, Banco de Servicios Múltiples
  • Grupo Punta Cana
  • David Jiménez Pérez
  • Grupo Cisneros
  • Acrópolis Business Mall (formerly “Acrópolis Center”, Brownsville Business Corporation)
  • Kentucky Foods Group
  • Sadotel
  • Magnetar Global Partners
  • Consorcio Energético Punta Cana Macao (CEPM)/InterEnergy
  • Compañía de Electricidad Bayahíbe (CEB)
  • Circon Energy
  • Polaris Infrastructure
  • Catalyst Networks
  • Keralty Group/Sanitas
  • Helios Solar Park
  • Planta Solar El Peñón
  • MC Consulting
  • Guido Jose Rosario Rodriguez
  • Akuo Energy Dominicana
  • Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique (PROPARCO)

Work highlights

  • Acted for Magnetar Global Partners on the development of the “Coastal Solar” solar power plant project, with an installed capacity of 130MW, located in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic.
  • Advised San Pedro Bio-Energy (SPBE) on the expansion of the capacity of the San Pedro Bio Energy Project, the first utility-scale biomass power plant in the Dominican Republic.
  • Acted for Grupo Punta Cana on corporate matters including the negotiation and drafting of contracts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Amauris Vásquez Disla, Nathalie Abreu Mejía