DMK Abogados is well equipped to advise international clients on significant corporate matters in the Dominican Republic, including cross-border M&A, the establishment of branches in the country, reorganisations and franchising issues. Patricia Read Schott, who is a key team member for corporate advice in the real estate sphere, heads up the team alongside managing partner Enrique De Marchena, who has acted in both public and private M&A matters and is also experienced in compliance.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Good availability and solutions.'   
  • 'DMK has been a great ally in understanding how to operate in the Dominican Republic and face any risks in that country.'   
  • 'The partners and lawyers have the necessary skills and knowledge to give their clients certainty about the context in which their operations are carried out and also support their interactions and communications with key actors in the country. I would like to highlight the support of Enrique de Marchena, as well as Patricia Read Schott.'

Key clients

  • Tiffany & Co DR
  • Boc Aviation Group
  • Hyatt
  • IHG International
  • Banco Santander
  • Oriflame Dominicana
  • Diss Dominicana
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Stendhal Dominicana
  • E Source Dominicana
  • Samsic Handling Dominicana
  • Kiteway Dr

Work highlights

  • Assisting Tiffany & Co with establishing its retail operations in the Dominican Republic.
  • Advising IHG Hotel and Resorts on the potential expansion of its operations in the Dominican Republic.
  • Assisting Oriflame Dominicana with ongoing corporate issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patricia Read Schott, Enrique de Marchena