The law firm Ulises Cabrera, has been selected by the British directory The Legal 500, as one of the leading law firms in the Dominican Republic. Ulises Cabrera, a law firm with over 50 years of experience, has been ranked in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution, the latter being added to the editorial for the first time.
Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions
The Legal 500 notes that the Firm’s corporate team has seen significant growth in recent years with experts skilled in covering all major areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, project development and acquisition finance, but also tax, procurement and distribution. Key practitioners include Ulises Cabrera, whose expertise is particularly appreciated in the corporate, real estate, family law and litigation fields; José Cruz Campillo, who acts as managing partner and also assumes practice mostly in contract law and foreign investment; and ‘excellent lawyer’ Mónica Villafaña, who is a key advisor to multinational companies in corporate reorganisation processes, free zone matters and joint ventures.
In the same vein, clients testify that “the corporate team is fully committed to the client and consultations are in line with global guidelines“, another notes that “the team is fully committed to the clients and have a high degree of accountability. Theyhave extensive knowledge of corporate and regulatory matters.
They also highlight that “Monica is an excellent lawyer and is always available to answer any questions. Her response times are very fast.
In the same vein, the directory highlights the Intellectual Property department, led by partner Magdalena Almonte, as one of the leaders in the Dominican Republic. Clients testify that they are “agile, proactive, efficient and professional in our responses“, another adds that “the main elements that differentiate the team are youth, speed of response, and practicality in problem solving“.
They add that “Magdalena Almonte is talented, intelligent, dedicated and organised. She is a team leader with agood future in an already competitive market“.
Clients also highlight that the department has “fast response times and excellent quality of service. Magdalena Almonte provides efficient and easy solutions to our clients. Aidaluz Pimentelprovides quick and quality responses.
Added for the first time this year, the English directory ranks the Litigation department as a leader in the Dominican Republic. The team led by senior lawyer Iónides de Moya regularly assists clients in cases related to forced evictions, licensing contracts and contractual liability, as well as in legal proceedings arising from the enforcement of penalties for economic crimes, traffic accidents, among others.
