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Provided by Luis R Pellerano
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With over four decades of legal practice, Luis Rafael Pellerano is one of the most recognized corporate lawyers in the Dominican Republic. His practice focuses on corporate matters, project financing and development, capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructurings, government relations, conflict resolution, mining, energy, natural resources, securities, banking, technology, and complex international and cross-border transactions.
Career
Over his decades long career, Luis has led many of the flagship transactions in the Dominican Republic as well as numerous high-profile infrastructure projects in the country that have been recognized internationally, including: (i) the largest acquisition of a Dominican company at the time, valued at over US$2 billion; (ii) the largest foreign investment in the country, for over US $6 billion; (iii) the only international initial public offering (IPO) of a Dominican company on the New York Stock Exchange; and, (iv) the first debt issuance in the international capital markets by the Dominican government, also advising on subsequent issuances to date.
Luis Rafael has been twice president and a founding member of the Dominican Mining and Oil Chamber of the Dominican Republic, member of the Board of the Popular Association of Savings and Loans (1995-2003), secretary of the Board of Directors of Banco Adopem (2012-2017), member of the Board of Directors of LexMundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms.
Personal
Luis Rafael Pellerano has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the market by international legal publications such as Chambers, IFLR, Legal 500 and WWL, and the LACCA. Additionally, he has been distinguished with the recognition of the most influential and respected lawyer in Central America and the Caribbean in corporate law, banking, project financing and environment, mining and renewable energies by WWL.
Additionally, he has been awarded the Star Partner Award for Supportive Partner from the Commercial Services Office of the Embassy of the United States of America.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Market-leading partner Luis Pellerano continues to garner significant praise from market commentators for his work in this field. He has cultivated the required skills to advise clients on M&A and corporate governance, including regulatory and finance topics, as well as crisis management.
Respected managing partner Luis Pellerano of Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting regularly assists major clients in the hospitality, energy, mining and transport sectors with a wide range of real estate and tourism matters. He also boasts market-leading expertise in the corporate/commercial field.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Luis Pellerano is a strong transactional lawyer with a well-known practice."
"Luis Pellerano is a lawyer with superior insight; he is an excellent professional."
"Luis Pellerano is a great lawyer who goes beyond traditional legal advice and knows how to keep sight of the bigger picture. He is always available for his clients and is a valuable partner to us."
"Luis Pellerano is a strong transactional lawyer with a well-known practice."
"Luis Pellerano is a lawyer with superior insight; he is an excellent professional."
"Luis Pellerano is a great lawyer who goes beyond traditional legal advice and knows how to keep sight of the bigger picture. He is always available for his clients and is a valuable partner to us."
Articles, highlights and press releases
14 items provided by Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
Pellerano Nadal represents clients in Sovereign Bond issuance, first Local Liability Management
Pellerano Nadal represented JP Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. with the issuance of Sovereign Bonds and with the first Local Liability Management by the Dominican Republic.” Our team included Luis Pellerano, Urania Paulino and Eduardo Pellerano.
Pellerano Nadal is a member of World Law Group representing the Dominican Republic
World Law Group, one of the most prestigious international law firm networks for over 30 years, voted to admit PELLERANO NADAL into the network as its member for the Dominican Republic.
PELLERANO NADAL represents initial purchasers in US$2.5 Billion Sovereign Bond offerings by the DR
PELLERANO NADAL recently acted as counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., as initial purchasers in connection with offerings by the Government of the Dominican Republic
Pellerano Nadal Acts as Counsel to Initial Purchasers in US$1.266 Billion Sovereign Bond Offering
December 9, 2020 - Pellerano Nadal recently acted as counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., as initial purchasers, in connection with the issuance by the Dominican Republic of US$1.266 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% bonds due 2032.
Pellerano Nadal represents Initial Purchasers for Largest Sovereign Debt Offering by Dominican Rep.
Pellerano Nadal represents Initial Purchasers for Largest Sovereign Debt Offering by Dominican Republic for US$3.5 Billion and DOP$17.5 Billion
Pellerano Nadal participates in the sale of Imperial Brands' global premium cigar business
In April 2020, British tobacco company Imperial Brands agreed to sell its global premium cigar business to a group of purchasers for a total value of €1.23 billion. The business has operations in 150 countries and includes the brands Cohiba, Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta.
Pellerano Nadal represents Barrick Gold in a Private Placement for Proceeds of C$1,398,500
On April 2020, Pellerano Nadal acted as local counsel for Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) in its investment in Precipitate Gold Corp. (“PGC”).
Pellerano Nadal represents initial purchasers in US$2.5 billions sovereign bond offerings by the DR
The firm recently represented BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as initial purchasers in the issuance of bonds by the Government of the Dominican Republic in the international capital markets.
Luis Rafael Pellerano represents initial purchasers in largest DR sovereign bonds issuance
Luis Rafael Pellerano was the leading Dominican lawyer for the initial purchasers, Bank of America and JP Morgan Securities, in the issuance of bonds by the Dominican Republic Government in the international capital markets.
Luis Pellerano is Recognized as the most Highly Respected Attorney in the Region by Who's Who Legal
The prestigious international legal directory Who's Who Legal ranked Luis Rafael Pellerano at the top of the list of the most highly respected and influential lawyers in the area of corporate law, also highlighting his great influence in the areas of mining, banking, and project financing.
Pellerano & Herrera Assisted Underwriters in Sovereign Bond Offering
Pellerano & Herrera acted as local counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, underwriter in a US$1.3 billion bond offering by Dominican State.
Pellerano & Herrera participates in financing of largest solar project in the Dominican Republic
Pellerano & Herrera acted as legal counsel to The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) in the US$38 Million refinancing granted to Taiwanese energy company, General Energy Solutions, for the development of Monte Plata Solar, the largest solar energy plant in the Dominican Republic.
Pellerano & Herrera assisted Underwriters in Dual Sovereign Bond Offering
Pellerano & Herrera represented Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in two 144A/Reg. S offerings, including a $1 billion aggregate principal amount of bonds due 2048 and a DOP40 billion aggregate principal amount of bonds due 2023.
Pellerano & Herrera assisted Scotiabank in financing of US Embassy’s residential compound
Pellerano & Herrera advised Scotiabank in the financing granted to US Overseas Housing, LLC for the construction of a residential compound for employees of the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo.
Pellerano Nadal represents clients in Sovereign Bond issuance, first Local Liability Management
Pellerano Nadal represented JP Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. with the issuance of Sovereign Bonds and with the first Local Liability Management by the Dominican Republic.” Our team included Luis Pellerano, Urania Paulino and Eduardo Pellerano.
Pellerano Nadal is a member of World Law Group representing the Dominican Republic
World Law Group, one of the most prestigious international law firm networks for over 30 years, voted to admit PELLERANO NADAL into the network as its member for the Dominican Republic.
PELLERANO NADAL represents initial purchasers in US$2.5 Billion Sovereign Bond offerings by the DR
PELLERANO NADAL recently acted as counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., as initial purchasers in connection with offerings by the Government of the Dominican Republic
Pellerano Nadal Acts as Counsel to Initial Purchasers in US$1.266 Billion Sovereign Bond Offering
December 9, 2020 - Pellerano Nadal recently acted as counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., as initial purchasers, in connection with the issuance by the Dominican Republic of US$1.266 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% bonds due 2032.
Pellerano Nadal represents Initial Purchasers for Largest Sovereign Debt Offering by Dominican Rep.
Pellerano Nadal represents Initial Purchasers for Largest Sovereign Debt Offering by Dominican Republic for US$3.5 Billion and DOP$17.5 Billion
Pellerano Nadal participates in the sale of Imperial Brands' global premium cigar business
In April 2020, British tobacco company Imperial Brands agreed to sell its global premium cigar business to a group of purchasers for a total value of €1.23 billion. The business has operations in 150 countries and includes the brands Cohiba, Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta.
Pellerano Nadal represents Barrick Gold in a Private Placement for Proceeds of C$1,398,500
On April 2020, Pellerano Nadal acted as local counsel for Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”) in its investment in Precipitate Gold Corp. (“PGC”).
Pellerano Nadal represents initial purchasers in US$2.5 billions sovereign bond offerings by the DR
The firm recently represented BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as initial purchasers in the issuance of bonds by the Government of the Dominican Republic in the international capital markets.
Luis Rafael Pellerano represents initial purchasers in largest DR sovereign bonds issuance
Luis Rafael Pellerano was the leading Dominican lawyer for the initial purchasers, Bank of America and JP Morgan Securities, in the issuance of bonds by the Dominican Republic Government in the international capital markets.
Luis Pellerano is Recognized as the most Highly Respected Attorney in the Region by Who's Who Legal
The prestigious international legal directory Who's Who Legal ranked Luis Rafael Pellerano at the top of the list of the most highly respected and influential lawyers in the area of corporate law, also highlighting his great influence in the areas of mining, banking, and project financing.
Pellerano & Herrera Assisted Underwriters in Sovereign Bond Offering
Pellerano & Herrera acted as local counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, underwriter in a US$1.3 billion bond offering by Dominican State.
Pellerano & Herrera participates in financing of largest solar project in the Dominican Republic
Pellerano & Herrera acted as legal counsel to The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) in the US$38 Million refinancing granted to Taiwanese energy company, General Energy Solutions, for the development of Monte Plata Solar, the largest solar energy plant in the Dominican Republic.
Pellerano & Herrera assisted Underwriters in Dual Sovereign Bond Offering
Pellerano & Herrera represented Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in two 144A/Reg. S offerings, including a $1 billion aggregate principal amount of bonds due 2048 and a DOP40 billion aggregate principal amount of bonds due 2023.
Pellerano & Herrera assisted Scotiabank in financing of US Embassy’s residential compound
Pellerano & Herrera advised Scotiabank in the financing granted to US Overseas Housing, LLC for the construction of a residential compound for employees of the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo.
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