Medina Garnes Abogados‘ corporate team is well versed in multi-jurisdictional M&A and corporate restructurings, as well as day-to-day corporate and commercial issues. The firm’s recent caseload reflects its growing strength in the technology sector, where it is active in advising clients on launching, expanding and restructuring their operations in the Dominican Republic. Founding partner Fabiola Medina Garnes leads the team alongside Melissa Silié, who is noted for her advice to both local and international clients on M&A, antitrust issues and distribution agreements. The team can now draw on the expertise of three partners, following the promotion of Patricia Álvarez in June 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team is excellent. They work with a sense of urgency, adjust to the client's needs, and always defend the client's interests with solid arguments.’
‘Fabiola Medina and Patricia Álvarez are always accessible, which is impressive. They are always willing to give their best and dedicate themselves to their client completely.’
'The MGA team has supported us with several cross border transactions and with particular issues in the Dominican Republic. They have always been diligent and knowledgeable about the relevant issues.'
'Melissa Silié is always willing to help and explain to clients how to proceed with matters in the Dominican Republic.'
'Melissa Silié is an excellent lawyer and an expert in multiple fields, which allows her to support any multinational company that decides to invest in the Dominican market.'
Key clients
- Inkia Energy
- Moody’s
- Kyndryl
- Packet Fabric
- Spoon
- Fin Technologies
- Ocean Spray
- Moran Mining Group
- Banco Sabadell Miami Branch
- Concentrix
- Corporación Minera Dominicana (CORMIDOM)
- Komatsu
Work highlights
- Advised Inkia Energy on the sale of its local subsidiaries, which operate Parque Agua Clara, one of the biggest wind energy projects in the Dominican Republic, as well as the Peravia Solar I and Peravia Solar II projects, to Energy Group AES Dominicana.
- Acting as local counsel to Moody’s on the acquisition of SCRiesgo, a leading group of local credit rating agencies serving domestic financial markets in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
- Assisted technology company Kyndryl with the process of restructuring its distribution chain in the Dominican Republic.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Melissa Silié, Fabiola Medina Garnes