ECIJA DVMS

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Standout work for the real estate and tourism group at international firm ECIJA DVMS, which has offices across Europe and Latin America, includes advising on a high-end tourism project considered the largest in the south of the Dominican Republic. In addition to project development, the team routinely advises on real estate acquisitions and lease agreements (most notably for Major League Baseball clients) and regulatory approvals. Gabriel Dejarden and Polibio Valenzuela are the duo heading up the team, while Christian Molina is also noted for his extensive experience of assisting real estate developers with M&A matters. Senior counsel Paola Checo and senior associate Deydania Comas provide key support with commercial contracting and procurement matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'ECIJA lawyers are specialists in customer service, handling all my real estate issues with dedication. They are true professionals. I have worked with them exclusively for over 10 years, and I would not change them.'
  • 'Customer service, sophistication, reasonable prices and a lot of attention to detail. They are international, and they really connect with the client's business.'

Key clients

  • Limburg Investment (Real Estate Holding for RCD Hotels)
  • Capital Crédito e Inversiones (CCI)
  • Texas Rangers
  • Qualita Constructora
  • Ministry of Housing and Construction
  • CCI Puesto de Bolsa
  • TC Latin America Partners
  • Vesta Consultants

Work highlights

  • Assisted CCI Puesto de Bolsa with the structuring of a high-value corporate bond issuance by Panac Hotel Dominicana.
  • Assisted Texas Rangers with all due diligence, title insurance and agreements necessary to complete the purchase of the land where the team is operating a new baseball academy.
  • Assisted a major player in the oil and gas industry with the remediation of a potentially contaminated site.

Lawyers

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Gabriel Dejarden
Managing Partner at ECIJA DVMS Dominican Republic
Christian Molina
Partner

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gabriel Dejarden, Polibio Valenzuela