Latin America - Dominican Republic

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OMG‘s multidisciplinary team wins praise from clients as its ’work is very easy to follow‘ and its lawyers ’don’t resort to complex formulas‘. Luis Eduardo Aquino heads up the team, and his international trade and corporate knowhow is an asset in the team when advising on the IP aspects of corporate mandates. Associate and IP specialist Angeannette Tejeda is another key name to note in the team, regularly assisting clients with the administration of their intellectual property assets.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'OMG has proven, over the years, to be an excellent ally to the legal field in the country. It is extremely clear, and the work is very easy to follow.'

  • 'The lawyers who assist us adapt, maintain a legal tone, and don't resort to complex formulas that "non-lawyers" are left with doubts about. This has given them a competitive advantage compared to other law firms.'

Key clients

  • Ourofino Sáude Animal
  • Inter IKEA Systems
  • CISA Dominicana
  • SICPA
  • Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

Work highlights

  • Assisted Alimentos Heinz Costa Rica (Kraft Heinz) with IP issues related to its relationship with a local distributor for the commercialisation of Heinz products in the Dominican Republic.
  • Assisting SICPA with IP issues related to a services contract (and its amendments) executed with the Tax Administration of the Dominican Republic (DGII) for the control, traceability and security system for alcoholic beverages and cigarettes in the Dominican market.
  • Assisted Inter IKEA Systems with IP issues relating to the review of a draft franchise agreement with a Dominican franchisor, as well as the completion of a legal and regulatory risk analysis from the Dominican Republic perspective.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Eduardo Aquino