Ulises Cabrera

Chairman: Ulises Cabrera

Managing Partners: José Cruz Campillo

Number of partners: 8

Number of lawyers: 25

Languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

Firm Overview:

Established in 1966 by Dr. Ulises Cabrera, the firm Ulises Cabrera has been steadfastly committed to the practice of law. Over the years, it has evolved into a full-service firm with a strong reputation both within and beyond the Dominican Republic. This evolution has positioned the firm at the forefront of the country’s legal system’s adaptation and evolution, as evidenced by its significant role in the enactment of the General Electricity Law No. 125-01 and the Real Estate Registration Law No. 108-05.

Ulises Cabrera is a robust and institutionalized firm, boasting a team of highly skilled professionals who adhere to the highest ethical standards. The firm is recognized for delivering efficient and reliable services and is considered a beacon of excellence in the Dominican legal community. The firm’s accumulated experience, the dedication of its personnel, and its integrated approach enable it to assure clients that their legal needs will be met with utmost satisfaction.

Main Areas Of Practice:

Business Law:

4 partners;

■ Representation of: As Dominican counsel to Siemens in the carve out its Gas and Power division to create a new major player on the energy market with starting business volume of €30 billion and over 80,000 employees worldwide.

■ Representation of: Dufry AG in the merger of local subsidiaries leaders in travel retail in all major international airports in the country.

■ Representation of: Grupo Familia in the distribution structure of Productos Familia family hygiene products in Dominican Republic.

■ Representation of: Microport Carviovascular (Shangai Microport Medical Group) in the free zone structuring and nee business set up, including the free zone permit and exempt status.

Key Clients: Glaxosmithkline, Fresenius Medical Care and Honeywell Aerospace

Contact: Monica Villafaña

Tel: +1 829 766 5690

Email: [email protected]

Administrative Law and Economic Regulation:

4 Partners

■ Representation of: Knight Piésold in setting up in Dominican Republic as environmental consultant.

■ Representation of: Magna Motors in the compliance audit process as major car dealership with representations of BMW, Hyundai, Harley Davidson, Mini Cooper.

■ Representation of: Envirogold Panterra unprecedented tax claim by the Dominican State.

Key Clients: Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos (APAP), North Life Pharma, NBC Universal

Contact: Mónica Villafaña

Tel: +1 829 766 5690

Email: [email protected]

Intellectual Property Law:

3 Partners

■ Representation of: LAM in disputes over alleged sildenafil patent infringements.

■ Representation of: Hogar Crea Dominicana in disputes over property of its trade name.

■ Representation of: Agroindustria Ocoeña in the protection of DR vegetable variety and US patent.

■ Representation of: Font Gamundi managers in alleged acts of trademark infringement and claim actions.

Key Clients: Grupo Familia, Unionpay, Quirch Foods, 47 Brand

Contact: Magdalena Almonte

Tel: +1 829 770 0936

Email: [email protected]

Real Estate & Tourism:

3 Partners

■ Representation of: Real Estate Lawsuit against more than 500 individuals, banks and entities seeking to revoke their ownerships due fraudulent sales regarding 250 acres.

■ Representation of: Real Estate Inheritance conflict. Heirs were suing each other claiming their respective rights and in addition third parties were claiming the payment of the deceased one debt.

■ Representation of: Real Estate Lawsuit. Central Romana owner of one of the main touristic complex in the Dominican Republic, Casa de Campo, is challenging the demarcation made by a client regarding a land owned by him.

Key Clients: Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos (APAP), Elena Viyella De Paliza, Laboratorios Feltrex

Contact: Leslie Cabrera/ Jeanny Aristy Santana

Tel: +1 829 762 8063

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Litigation and Alternative Conflict Resolution:

3 Partners

■ Representation of: Rolex, S.A. in disputes over the termination of the distribution agreement with Pascual Prota.

■ Representation of: Asociacion Popular de Ahorros y Prestamos in a millionaire dispute with more than ten families on the occasion of a real estate seizure.

■ Representation of: Font Gamundi in a claim for damages made by an heir of a deceased shareholder.

Key Clients: Rolex, S.A., Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos (APAP), Seguros Universal and Font Gamundi.

Contact: José Cruz Campillo

Tel: +1 809 223 6893

Email: [email protected]

Family and Immigration Law:

3 Partners

■ Representation of: Important local businessman in marital community partition transactional agreement and withdrawals of more than 50 legal actions.

■ Representation of: Glaxosmithkline República Dominicana in obtaining the visa and working residence of an employee.

■ Representation of: Premier Destination Services in obtaining several visas and working residences for multinational company Abbott Laboratories International LLC.

Key Clients: Glaxosmithkline and Premier Destination Services.

Contact: José Cruz Campillo

Tel: +1 809 223 6893

Email: [email protected]