Pellerano Nadal
Client SatisfactionPellerano Nadal continues to draw on its long history of advising on some of the country’s large energy projects and its knowledge of environmental law to assist large international corporations with the financing of major domestic and international energy projects. Indeed, the group continues to advise on the first oil concession granted in the Dominican Republic in over 45 years. Practice co-head and experienced transactional lawyer Luis Rafael Pellerano is a key contact for the group’s work in the mining sector. Fellow practice head Gustavo Mena has past experience as legal director of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, which benefits his energy practice; he is instrumental in handling international arbitration in the energy sector. Senior associate Eduardo Pellerano stands out at junior level.
Key clients
- Apache Corporation
- IMCD
- Inter-Development Bank
Work highlights
- Assisted Apache Corporation in securing the bid for oil exploration off the coast of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, the first oil concession granted in the country in over 45 years.
- Assisted Caribbean Transmission Development Company with the development of Project Hostos, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to establish a subsea cable between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to interconnect the two energy grids.
- Assisted Barrick Gold with the expansion of the Pueblo Viejo Mine.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Rafael Pellerano, Gustavo Mena