Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Dominican Republic
Band 1
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Provided by OMG
OMG was born with the purpose of adding value through a specialized practice: a “think tank” of sorts devoted to research and analysis, with the capacity to anticipate market situations and produce laboratory-created legal and business solutions.
OMG is widely known in the market for its strategic focus and is unique in this regard in the Dominican Republic. As such, clients seek counsel from the firm for legal planning, determining strategy for the implementation and negotiation of their matters (entrusting OMG for project management as well as fiscal matters in their entirety), skillfulness in negotiations with stakeholders, and for proven influence with participants of Government in the country.
The firm's Corporate Commercial Department is best known for its expertise in: M&As, Legal Engineering, Business Law, Commercial Law, amongst others.
Chambers Review
OMG is a powerhouse firm with a highly reputed corporate practice group. The team is routinely instructed by notable local and international clients to advise on key mergers, acquisitions and divestments. The department benefits from extensive experience structuring strategic foreign investments on behalf of asset management groups, dealing with investment agreements for shareholder buyouts. The firm is highly knowledgeable of corporate reorganisations, including advising on tax-efficient structures. OMG also offers additional capabilities in syndicated lending and securities transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"OMG has a diverse set of legal professionals with strong expertise in multiple areas. Additionally, they have a very structured, analytical approach that allows them to find the best solutions and communicate effectively with the client."
"The team at OMG exhibits a very high level of technical skills and knowledge."
"OMG has a diverse set of legal professionals with strong expertise in multiple areas. Additionally, they have a very structured, analytical approach that allows them to find the best solutions and communicate effectively with the client."
"The team at OMG exhibits a very high level of technical skills and knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner and president of the firm Leonel Melo Guerrero is singled out for praise by commentators for his active presence in the market.
"Leonel Melo Guerrero is a very well-rounded legal counsel and a strong leader."
Established partner Esperanza Cabral continues to gain recognition for her work in the corporate/commercial sphere from market sources. She has demonstrated skills to deal with mergers and acquisitions.
"She is very diligent, very thorough. She always does the extra work. She also works well in a team when there is a complex issue."
Ranked Lawyers at
OMG
Dominican Republic
Members
Provided by OMG
Clients
Provided by OMG
Altice Group
Barcelo Hotels
Barna Business School
Bepensa Dominicana (The Coca-Cola Company)
CEVALDOM
Cargill Financial Services International
Citibank
EDOM (Fiat)
Fundación INICIA
GE Capital
Grupo Corripio
IFC (International Finance Corporation)
INICIA
Indomina (Lantica Media)
JP Morgan
Johnson & Johnson
MercaSID
Norwegian Cruise Lines
O&M/Harvard Medical Group
Seguros SURA
Shell Company Dominicana
The World Bank
Unilever
Industries
Provided by OMG
Asset Management
Banking and Finance
Education
Energy and Fuel Market
Estate Planning
Food, Beverages and Retail
Industry
Information Technology
Infrastructure
Insurance
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate and Tourism
Securities
Telecommunications