Jiménez Peña
More informationJiménez Peña is noted for its experience of advising multinationals and large local groups on their operations in the Dominican Republic, including M&A, corporate reorganisations and corporate governance. It is also active in assisting foreign private equity groups with inbound investments. The team has a particular strong suit in the energy sector, frequently handling foreign investment mandates in this space. Founding partners Luis Julio Jiménez and Marcos Peña Rodríguez, Vilma Veras and Katherine Rosa, a standout name for energy matters, steer the team. Jennifer Beauchamps, who made partner in January 2023, is also a key contact, particularly for company reorganisations.
Testimonials
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- 'Collaboration is part of their brand. They have a team which is always at the disposal of the client.'
- 'I would like to mention the good service of Katherine Rosa and Jennifer Beauchamps, who offer practicality and quality in their handling of matters.'
- 'Jiménez Peña has a good relationship with energy players and government institutions in the sector, which gives the firm an extra advantage.'
- 'Accessibility. Knowledge of the energy sector. Good networking relationships.'
Key clients
- Banco BHD Leon
- Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica
- Citibank
- Portblue Hotels
- ARS Humano
- Total Energies
- Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos
- Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Banco Activo
- Advanced Asset Management
- Portland Private Equity
- Unilever
- Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI)
Work highlights
- Carried out due diligence for Total Eren and GP Capital and advised on the negotiation of the acquisition of 100% of the shares in an SPV for Proyecto Villarpando, a 100MW photovoltaic power plant.
- Advising Grupo Punta Cana on setting up an export free zone around the Punta Cana International Airport for a logistics hub to provide all goods and services related to the operation of the airport (passenger services, handling facilities, catering services and mechanical services, among others).
- Acted as local counsel for Total Energies on the due diligence process and negotiation of a strategic alliance agreement with Grupo Martí, as well as corporate, regulatory, contractual, environmental and real estate matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Julio Jiménez, Marcos Peña Rodríguez, Vilma Veras, Katherine Rosa