José Cruz Campillo
Ulises CabreraUlises Cabrera advises on M&A transactions both in the Dominican Republic and internationally, often acting for foreign entities looking to invest in the country. The corporate group is jointly headed by Mónica Villafaña, a go-to practitioner who is sought after by foreign clients in relation to cross-border M&A and corporate restructurings, as well as general corporate advice; managing partner José Cruz Campillo; and firm founder Ulises Cabrera, who has a strong reputation in corporate matters in both the public and private spheres.
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‘It is a firm that uses technology (which is a bonus), has excellent relationships and is a great collaborator.'
‘José Cruz and Monica Villafaña provide a unique and personalised service. Their greatest quality is their ability to appreciate situations that can affect the business, combining an ability to negotiate with legal expertise.'
‘They are very agile in their responses, especially Mónica Villafaña.'
‘In such a competitive market, Ulises Cabrera is distinguished by its exceptional technical level and a marked commitment to customer satisfaction. They have a philosophy of teamwork and a results-oriented approach. These are the differentiating factors of this formidable team. It certainly exceeds expectations.'
‘In our case we must highlight the work and dedication of Mónica Villafaña and her team. From the first moment, Mónica projects security, trust, technical mastery and empathy, immediately connects with the client's needs and has the outstanding ability to design and articulate effective solutions to precisely adapt the client's specific needs to the regulatory framework that applies to them. All this means an extremely personalised treatment and impeccable quality.'
Key clients
- AERODOM - Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Vinci Airports)
- Autozama
- BHD International Bank
- British Motors
- BYD Auto
- Ebanx República Dominicana
- Edemtec
- Eiffage Génie Civil Marine
- Gildan Activewear
- Grupo Visabeira
- Inaru Valley Exporters
- HNA (Quebec)
- Siemens Mobility
- Solugenix Corporation
- TLC Associates
- TotalEnergies Marketing Dominicana (VEnergy)
- TotalStock Computers
- Watchfire Signs
Work highlights
- Advised Aerodom (Vinci Airports) on a significant renegotiation and a 30-year extension for the concession agreement with the Dominican state to operate seven major international airports in the country, valued at over $2bn.
- Advised CCS Companies on the establishment of a call centre under the Dominican free zone regime.
- Advised Siemens Mobility in relation to the expansion of Metro Line 1 in Santo Domingo.
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Monica Villafaña
Ulises CabreraPractice head
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Mónica Villafaña, José Cruz Campillo, Ulises Cabrera