Pereyra & Asociados houses a full-service litigation offering, covering civil, criminal and administrative cases, with a strong track record of wins in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts; the team is also noted for its prowess in arbitration. The group of 'excellent professionals' represents a number of major international companies from sectors including technology, food and beverages, tourism, banking and real estate. Founding partner Luis Miguel Pereyra, Gregorio García Villavizar and Emma Mejía Batlle head up the team; Pereyra is highly experienced in litigation and also well versed in arbitration, and García Villavizar is a key name to note for real estate disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellent professionals - highly qualified and accurate in their opinions.'   
  • 'The firm has an extensive knowledge of strategy which increases the chances of success in litigation.' 
  • 'For me, Luis Miguel Pereyra is one of the most well-rounded lawyers in this country.'
  • 'They stand out for their capability, knowledge and agile responses.'
  • 'Pereyra & Asociados is a very high-level firm with an exceptional team, with an extensive command of branches of law and a comprehensive perspective when giving advice. They are distinguished by their extensive experience and ability to represent clients in complex litigation.'

Key clients

  • Esso Standard Oil
  • Eaton Corporation
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Bacardi
  • Hospira Pharmaceutical
  • Pfizer Corporation
  • Ecolab – Microtek
  • Mondelez International (Cadbury-Kraft)
  • Altice (Orange)
  • Haina International Terminals
  • McDonalds Corporation
  • Playa Grande Holdings
  • Napco Securities Group
  • Sanofi – Aventis
  • TransUnion
  • Hanesbrands
  • VF Corporation (Timberland)
  • Menzies Aviation
  • Baker & McKenzie/E.J. Gallo Winery
  • Allard Industries (Blue Mall)
  • Americano Nickel
  • AAA Dominicana
  • Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana Macao
  • Alicorp

Work highlights

  • Defending Eaton against a claim for breach of contract in relation to the waste disposal services for its manufacturing plant.

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Luis Miguel Pereyra, Gregorio García Villavizar, Emma Mejía Batlle