Leonel Melo
OMG
OMG
Client SatisfactionOMG has a strong recent record of advising major clients, including leading banks, on government-backed projects, and is also well versed in M&A, including transactions with cross-border elements, leaning on its international connections such as its membership of the Eversheds LatAm Alliance Group. On the commercial side, clients turn to the firm for its experience in relation to production, transportation, distribution and sales contracts and international trade matters. The sizeable leadership group is made up of firm president Leonel Melo, Esperanza Cabral (the firm's legal practices coordinator), Manuel Troncoso, commercial department head Laura Piantini, Gloria Gassó and director of corporate compliance Adewilxe Castillos.
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- 'They resolve matters quickly. They understand the legislation and they have a lot of experience.'
- 'They provide a personalised service at all times.'
Key clients
- Haina Investment
- CAF Asset Management
- Meliá Hotels International
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Alere Advisors
- Ascend Fund
- GCS International
- Debar Industries
- Alfax
- Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana - Banco De Servicios Múltiple (BanReservas)
- Agrega Partners
- Trelia Energy Advisors
- Ros & Asociados
- Agua Planeta Azul
Work highlights
- Acted for GCS as lead counsel in the sale of 100% of its parent company to Grupo Popular.
- Acted as Dominican counsel for INICIA in the acquisition of Gerdau's equity interests in joint ventures Gerdau Diaco and Gerdau Metaldom.
- Acted for Agrega Partners in facilitating an equity investment for the client to acquire up to 40% of Exponencial Confirming, a Colombian fintech specialising in the confirming industry.
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Leonel Melo, Esperanza Cabral, Manuel Troncoso, Laura Piantini, Gloria Gassó, Adewilxe Castillos