Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
Band 3
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+1 809 541 5200About
Provided by Pellerano & Herrera
Pellerano & Herrera has been the leading law firm in the Dominican Republic for over 35 years. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals is the most comprehensive in the country, with more expert attorneys in more practice areas than any other firm in the market. Our clients include national and international leaders, including many Fortune 500 companies, in virtually all the significant business sectors in the country.
We have participated in the largest transactions in Dominican history: Barrick Corporation’s US$5.5 billion investment in the Pueblo Viejo gold mine, AmBev’s US$2.5 billion acquisition of Cervecería Nacional Dominicana, the US$2.5 billion bond offering by the Dominican State, the international financing of Altice Group’s EUR 2.7 billion acquisition of Orange and Tricom telecommunications, the US$ 1 billion financing of Barrick ´s Pueblo Viejo, and, the US$800 million sale of airport operator Aerodom to VINCI.
Chambers Review
Pellerano & Herrera is a respected full-service firm with a strong offering across the commercial ambit. The team routinely acts as counsel on M&A transactions, including those of a cross-border nature. The department boasts expertise in corporate, acquisition and project finance deals, with knowledge of syndicated lending and securities transactions. The firm also possesses experience assisting clients with related tax structuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pellerano & Herrera's biggest strength is knowing how to be assertive. The team has excellent legal knowledge and the lawyers stick to their guns on what they think is right throughout the deal."
"Pellerano & Herrera's biggest strength is knowing how to be assertive. The team has excellent legal knowledge and the lawyers stick to their guns on what they think is right throughout the deal."
Notable Practitioners
Active partner Carolina León boasts extensive experience assisting clients with banking and finance deals, as well as corporate transactions and compliance mandates.
"Carolina León is always on the ball, always thinking during calls and has the client's best interests at heart. She is an all-rounder."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pellerano & Herrera
Dominican Republic
Clients
Provided by Pellerano & Herrera
Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom)
Amhsa Marina Hotels & Resorts
Avon Products
Carnival Corporation
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
International Finance Corporation
Jet Blue Airways Corporation
Planet Fitness
Scotiabank
Uber International Holding
Industries
Provided by Pellerano & Herrera
Banking
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Hardware & Electronics
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate and Construction
Retail
Sports
Technology
Telecommunications
Tourism & Leisure
Transportation