Singled 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.'
Key clients
- César Iglesias
- Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group
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.