The high cost of underestimating a complex trade dispute
Poorly managed litigation not only jeopardizes your capital but also the reputation and continuity of your business. In high-profile disputes, the difference between success and failure lies in the precision and aggressiveness of your legal strategy.
A poorly handled lawsuit can cost more than the dispute itself. You need a team that understands Dominican courts and international arbitration forums.
High-value contractual disputes require strategy, knowledge of the local market, and connections with the judicial system.
International arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL or LCIA rules requires specific expertise that few teams in the Caribbean can offer.
Our key services
Services included
— Representation in arbitrations at the International Court of Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce
— International (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
— Arbitration clauses and submission agreements
— Precautionary measures in international arbitration
— Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
— Investment arbitrations International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Our specialists
The corporate practice is the backbone of the firm. Partners with decades of experience advising some of the world's leading companies.
Recognized by the most prestigious publications
“The Pellerano team has extensive knowledge of the local industry, business needs, and political situation. They are always responsive to our needs and willing to adapt. Their extensive technical knowledge and their good networking skills are a great asset.”
Legal 500
Dispute Resolution
“We currently work primarily with Lucy Objio, who always provides advice that goes beyond the purely legal, understanding the political context.”
Legal 500
Corporate and M&A
Success stories
Decades of experience representing the world’s leading companies in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.
Expeditors International / Expeditors Dominicana
We represented a US transportation company in a lawsuit seeking US$12 million for early termination of a contract. The case was decided in favor of the client at first instance and upheld by the Supreme Court of Justice. The arbitration award obtained in the US was enforced in the Dominican Republic.
Subway International BV
Representation of the global restaurant franchise in the enforcement of an arbitration award issued in New York against a local franchisee who continued to use the brand after the termination of the franchise agreement.
Multinational Health and Nutrition Company
Representation in a US$2.5 million claim for termination of a distribution agreement. An arbitration award of US$350,000 was obtained from the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and successfully enforced in the Dominican Republic.