Jiménez Peña

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Luis Julio Jiménez  and Vilma Veras head up Jiménez Peña‘s team and combine expertise in real estate, corporate and tax matters to advise on issues ranging from the development and financing of commercial, infrastructure and tourism projects to hotel renovations, real estate acquisitions, sales and leasing, construction permits and tax exemptions. The firm stands out for its advice to large national and international hotel chains, such as Grupo Punta Cana, Marriott and Accor, as well as leading financial institutions and clients in the aviation sector (including advising on matters relating to Punta Cana International Airport).

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Key clients

  • AIC
  • La Estancia Golf Resort
  • Grupo Punta Cana
  • Hola Tours & Travel
  • Sirenis Hotels
  • CCS Holding Group
  • Portblue Hotels
  • Celuisma
  • Marriott International
  • Excel Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Marriott International on management agreements and due diligence for major hotel projects in different locations in the Dominican Republic.
  • Advised Sirenis Hotels on all the corporate, tax and real estate aspects involved in a $90m remodelling and refurbishment of two of its hotels in the Dominican Republic.
  • Assisted Grupo Punta Cana with the setting up of an export free zone around the Punta Cana International Airport for the operation of a logistics hub to provide all goods and services related to the operation of the airport.

Lawyers

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Julio Jiménez, Vilma Veras