José Cruz Campillo
Managing Partner
Ulises Cabrera
More informationManaging partner José Cruz Campillo, Mónica Villafaña and well-regarded firm founder Ulises Cabrera head up the experienced team at Ulises Cabrera, which has a strong presence in both local and cross-border matters, including M&A, foreign investments, and agency and distribution agreements. The team's international expertise is reflected by Cruz Campillo's long track record of being instructed by Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies which operate within the Dominican Republic. Elsewhere, Villafaña is a key contact for multinational clients in relation to M&A, corporate restructurings and commercial contracts.
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Testimonials
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- 'This team is extremely professional and provides answers with a lot of clarity. The work is very well analysed and researched.'
- 'Mónica Villafaña stands out for her availability and support of clients, and for her accurate advice.'
- 'Excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail, at reasonable prices.'
- 'Mónica Villafaña and José Cruz Campillo are distinguished by their availability and rapid responses.'
- 'Ulises Cabrera's legal team stand out for their experience and exceptional skills. Compared to other firms, their in-depth knowledge and strategic approach put them in a favourable position. I highly recommend the team due to their excellent legal advice and their ability to adapt to the needs of the ever-changing business world.'
- 'The firm's attorneys are noted for their outstanding experience, strategic focus and unwavering dedication. I would like to highlight the advice of Mónica Villafaña - she is an exceptional lawyer.'
Key clients
- Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos (APAP)
- Bacardi Dominicana
- Bellón
- Büsing Müffelmann & Theye for Volkswagen
- CCS Companies (CCS USA)
- Ebanx
- Eiffage Génie Civil Marine
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Gildan Activewear
- Grupo Visabeira
- Haleon
- Holsum de República Dominicana
- Humano Seguros
- Inaru Valley Exporters
- Instituto Superior de Estudios Especializados en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades Luis Heredia Bonetti (IES-LHB)
- Palliser Furniture
- Peravia Motors
- Right Constructions
- Sociedad Dominicana de Ginecología y Obstetricia
- Texquim
- Valcopack
- Watchfire Signs
- West
- Zona Franca Industrial de las Américas
Work highlights
- Assisted Watchfire Signs, a digital billboard enterprise, with its funding of $2m to enter the Dominican market.
- Advised CCS Companies (CCS USA), an international collection company, on the establishment of a call centre to operate under the free zone regime.
- Assisted Palliser Furniture with the expansion of its maquila operations in the Dominican Republic.
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Mónica Villafaña
Partner
Practice head
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Monica Villafaña, José Cruz Campillo, Ulises Cabrera