Jiménez Peña utilises its membership in the Interlex global law firm network to advise large multinationals, as well as major domestic companies, on M&A, corporate reorganisations and corporate governance issues relating to their operations in the Dominican Republic. The team particularly stands out for its strength in transactions in the energy sector. The firm has a deep bench including practice heads Luis Julio Jiménez, Marcos Peña Rodríguez, Katherine Rosa, a key contact for corporate work in the energy sector, and Vilma Veras. Jennifer Beauchamps also adds experience in corporate acquisition projects.
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Key clients
- Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)
- ARS Humano
- Grupo Puntacana
- Raya Food Services
- Citibank
- Portland Private Equity
- Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos
- Total Energies
- Advanced Asset Management
- Banco Atlántico de Ahorro y Crédito
- Portblue Hotels
- Grupo Diesco
- Alstom Transport
- Grupo Ramos
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Banco BHD Leon
- Unilever
- Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI)
- Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica
- JCDecaux Dominicana
- Irradiasol Dominicana
- STOA and GP Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised a corporate investment fund on the due diligence, review under local law, and closing regarding the acquisition from Playa Hotels & Resorts of the corporate entity that owns and operates the Jewel Punta Cana.
- Advised Grupo Diesco on the due diligence, review under local law, and closing regarding the acquisition from Grupo SID of Agua Crystal.
- Advising Grupo Punta Cana on the setting up and expansion of an export free zone around the Punta Cana International Airport for the operation of a logistic hub to provide all goods and services related to the operation of an international airport.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Julio Jiménez, Marcos Peña Rodríguez., Katherine Rosa, Vilma Veras