Rhina Martínez Brea
Squire Patton Boggs
More informationClients of Squire Patton Boggs commend the team for ‘the management of large M&A transactions with international companies’; it is skilled in acting for multinationals and prominent local clients. The firm’s international presence means it is well equipped to handle cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The practice is led by office managing partner Alejandro Peña-Prieto (who was recently appointed as leader of the firm’s Latin America practice group), Awilda Alcántara-Bourdier, an expert in commercial and transactional matters, and Pedro O Gamundi, an expert in foreign direct investment. Other notable names are Rhina Martínez Brea and senior associate George Spence, who is proficient in international transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The group is excellent at the management of large M&A transactions with international companies.'
- 'Squire differs from its competitors in its combination of a high level of professionalism, deep industry knowledge, extensive experience, highly qualified and multilingual partners and associates, and strong problem-solving capabilities. It is proactive instead of reactive. I would like to highlight Rhina Martínez and George Spence.'
- 'They were responsive and detail orientated and no ask was too big. Commercial and pragmatic.'
- 'George Spence was an excellent resource and a valuable asset to have on our side. A Trojan when it came to work and he made the transaction possible.'
Key clients
- Cesar Iglesias
- Martí PG
- Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group
- AES Andres
- F & S Solar Concept
- EGE Haina
- Truist Financial Corporation
- Frontclear Management
- Diageo Latin America/Diageo Dominicana
- AraJet
- Medtronic
- Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Crédito
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Vivial Media Holding/Vivial Dominicana
Work highlights
- Acted as exclusive legal counsel to César Iglesias in its preparation to become the first company to make a public offering of shares on the stock market of the Dominican Republic.
- Advised Martí PG on the negotiation and execution of a strategic alliance with TotalEnergies to create a 50/50 joint venture uniting the TotalEnergies, Sunix and Tropigas Natural brands.
- Advised F&S Solar Concept on the sale of the shares in a special purpose vehicle with the rights to develop a solar energy project in the Dominican Republic to Acciona Energía Global.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alejandro Peña-Prieto
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alejandro Peña-Prieto, Awilda Alcántara-Bourdier, Pedro Gamundi