Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- OMG was instructed by GCS to act as the lead counsel on the cross-border sale of 100% of its parent company to Grupo Popular.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"OMG really understands its clients and the market and is able to address complex matters which comply with regulations, whilst staying attuned to the client's needs."
"OMG's team demonstrates great talent in very complex multijurisdictional transactions. The firm offers an excellent service and always delivers on time."
"OMG really understands its clients and the market and is able to address complex matters which comply with regulations, whilst staying attuned to the client's needs."
"OMG's team demonstrates great talent in very complex multijurisdictional transactions. The firm offers an excellent service and always delivers on time."
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. He often provides key strategic advice on corporate and finance matters.
"Leonel is an experienced lawyer. He is highly skilled, pragmatic and a shrewd negotiator and mediator."
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.
"Esperanza Cabral is a highly skilled lawyer. She has the ability to find solutions in complex matters and she establishes a good rapport with her clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
OMG
Dominican Republic
Members
Provided by OMG
Amelia Taveras
Ana Isabel Taveras
Gloria Gassó
Johanna Soto
Laura Piantini
Manuel Troncoso
Michelle Abreu
Rebeca García
Clients
Provided by OMG
Altice Group
Barcelo Hotels
Bepensa Dominicana (The Coca-Cola Company)
CEVALDOM
Cargill Financial Services International
Citibank
EDOM (Fiat)
Fundación INICIA
GE Capital
IFC (International Finance Corporation)
INICIA
Indomina (Lantica Media)
JP Morgan
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
Information Technology
Infrastructure
Insurance
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate and Tourism
Securities
Telecommunications