Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
Band 2
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Provided by Jiménez Peña
Jiménez Peña advises clients on all legal and business aspects of operating, financing, and expanding their investments in the Dominican Republic. JP’s attorneys have vast experience representing, multinational corporations, including Fortune 500 companies, as well as the most important Dominican companies and business groups. We also have a superb track record assisting foreign private equity groups with inbound investments as well as the ongoing running of their portfolios of companies in the Dominican Republic. We are valued by our clients for having not only the legal knowledge but also the business mindset which allow us to fully understand their expectations – a unique feature of our firm.
JP’s attorneys have an excellent track record assisting local and international clients with M&A and corporate reorganisations, handling notable deals both for companies and private equity groups. We also advise global clients on incorporations and the commercialisation of their products in the Dominican market. Aside from transactional work, we provide ongoing commercial and corporate governance advice to an impressive roster of long-term clients. We are active in a wide array of industries, including energy, telecommunications, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. We have also handled M&A deals in the energy, agribusiness, E-commerce, banking and consumer goods industries.
Chambers Review
Jiménez Peña is a highly regarded firm with strong capabilities across finance and M&A transactions. The team is frequently instructed by local banking clients, multilaterals and international investment banks to advise on a range of financing structures, including corporate and project finance mandates. The department is particularly well versed in the development of renewable energy projects and boasts noted expertise in private equity deals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jiménez Peña's lawyers are pragmatic in their approach and form a committed team. The lawyers have the skill to synthesise and simplify complex matters."
"Jiménez Peña's lawyers are pragmatic in their approach and form a committed team. The lawyers have the skill to synthesise and simplify complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Well-regarded partner Luis Jiménez boasts extensive experience advising local and international clients on M&A transactions and commercial contracts.
"Luis Jiménez is a very competent lawyer with very sophisticated work."
Respected partner Marcos Peña Rodríguez is frequently seen advising multinational energy companies on their M&A transactions and project developments.
"Marcos Peña Rodríguez is a senior partner who you can always count on to deliver and bring results."
Katherine Rosa Rodríguez is a practitioner acquainted with the energy sector, in which she advises companies on M&A and contractual mandates.
"Katherine Rosa Rodríguez is very experienced and always available to answer questions. She is someone we can trust when dealing with legal matters in the Dominican Republic."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jiménez Peña
Dominican Republic
Members
Provided by Jiménez Peña
Andrea García
Giraldy Bello
Gisselle Valera
Henry Pastrano
Jennifer Beauchamps
Katherine Rosa
Lorena Lantigua
Luis Eduardo Jiménez
Head of Department
Head of Department
Maria Geara
Maria Jiménez
Melissa Bueno
Minerva Aguirrre
Paulina Espinosa
Vilma Veras
Clients
Provided by Jiménez Peña
Advanced Asset Management
American Airlines, Inc.
Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos
Banco Activo
Banco BHD Leon
Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica
Citibank
Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento (CIFI)
Grupo Punta Cana
Humano
Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Portblue Hotels
Portland Private Equity
Sirenis Hotels
TOTAL
Industries
Provided by Jiménez Peña
Aerospace & Defence
Bank
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure
Utilities
retail