Squire Patton Boggs
Client SatisfactionSingled out as an ‘ideal firm for international corporate and M&A projects, especially on a large scale’, Squire Patton Boggs is distinguished by the scope of its practice, which ranges from M&A to corporate governance advice, drawing on its resources as a global firm. The group is instructed by high-profile clients such as Goldman Sachs, across sectors including energy, aviation, tourism, sports and financial services. Office managing partner Alejandro Peña-Prieto, who leads the firm’s Latin America practice group, Awilda Alcántara-Bourdier, who heads the corporate practice in the Santo Domingo office, Pedro O Gamundi and Rhina Martínez Brea are key names in the team. Associate Katiuska Ortega provides capable support.
Testimonials
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- 'They provide a friendly service to clients and have knowledge of most issues, as well as a clear intention to invent and find solutions. Strong in commercial and corporate law.'
- 'What best characterises the firm's lawyers is their good client management and great attitude to helping to find answers and solutions.'
- 'The excellent combination of their experience, professionalism, know-how and ability to create bullet-proof contracts makes the firm unique in the Dominican Republic. In addition, their ability to master English perfectly makes it the ideal firm for international corporate and M&A projects, especially on a large scale.'
- 'Rhina Martínez stands out for her extensive experience, in-depth knowledge of the electricity sector and ability to quickly understand complex issues and relationships, and identify risks and potential "pitfalls". Katiuska Ortega, in addition to her remarkable commitment and dedication, stands out for her precise and diligent way of working on all types of corporate documents and contracts.'
- 'The team stands out for its billing, technology and collaboration. This team is business savvy.'
- 'Rhina Martínez Brea has excellent negotiation capabilities and remarkable character.'
Key clients
- César Iglesias
- Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group
- F & S Solar Concept
- Truist Financial Corporation
- AraJet
- Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM)
- Diageo Latin America/Diageo Dominicana
- Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Crédito
- Frontclear Management
- UPS
- Medtronic/Medtronic (Dominican Republic)
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Elena Villeya
Work highlights
- Acted for César Iglesias as exclusive legal counsel in its preparation to become the first company to issue shares on the stock market of the Dominican Republic.
- Assisted F&S Solar Concept in the sale of the shares of a special purpose vehicle with the rights to develop a solar energy project in the Dominican Republic to Acciona Energia Global.
- Advising low-cost start-up airline Arajet on ongoing corporate and regulatory matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alejandro Peña-Prieto, Awilda Alcántara-Bourdier, Pedro O. Gamundi, Rhina Martínez Brea