Latin America - Dominican Republic
OMG
OMG is praised for its ‘broad knowledge and experience on a range of matters and across industries’ and is able to leverage its membership of international networks, such as the Eversheds Sutherland Latin America Alliance, to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional projects. The key pillars of the practice are the structuring of M&A and foreign direct investment, the establishment of free zones, and regulatory and commercial issues (including production, transportation, distribution and sales contracts). The sizeable leadership group is formed by firm president Leonel Melo, legal strategy coordinator Esperanza Cabral, Johanna Soto, commercial department head Laura Piantini, Gloria Gassó, who was promoted to partner in April 2023, and director of corporate compliance Adewilxe Castillos.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'They have broad knowledge and experience on a range of matters and across industries.'
- 'Esperanza Cabral and the rest of the team, including Johanna Soto, are exceptional.'
- 'The lawyers are highly trained and possess in-depth knowledge of local law and case law. This allows them to provide accurate legal advice adapted to the particularities of the Dominican legal system. OMG has developed solid experience in international transactions and has extensive experience and strong relationships with the country's government and regulatory institutions. This is crucial to advise clients on compliance with local regulations and facilitate the paperwork and procedures necessary to carry out business operations in the Dominican Republic.'
- 'Regarding the strengths and abilities of the team, important aspects include their knowledge of various areas of law, teamwork, the ability to adapt to changes that present themselves in complex transactions, and diversity.'
Key clients
- Delivery Hero
- Inveravante
- San Pedro Bio-Energy
- Finerty Properties
- INICIA
- Fiduciaria Reservas
- Bolsa de Valores de la República Dominicana (The Dominican Republic Stock Exchange)
- Haina Investment
- CAF Asset Management
- Meliá Hotels International
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Alere Advisors
- Ascend Fund
- Lactalis
- Akuo Energy
Work highlights
- Acted as lead legal counsel to Alere Advisors on the acquisition of an indirect stake in Agropecuaria Aliar and its La Fazenda brand.
- Advised Barentz North America on the Dominican legal aspects of the acquisition of Distribuciones Industriales Variadas.
- Advised Banesco Holding Financiero on the sale of 100% of its Dominican insurance subsidiary (Banesco Seguros) to a local insurance group.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leonel Melo, Esperanza Cabral, Johanna Soto, Laura Piantini, Adewilxe Castillos, Gloria Gassó