Partner Mariangela Pellerano selected in the “40 Under 40 ”ranking by Revista Mercado

Mariangela Pellerano, partner at Pellerano & Herrera, was selected in the annual ranking “40 Under 40” by Revista Mercado, one of the most prestigious business magazines in the Dominican Republic The ranking was presented during the special issue launch event on November, 16th in the Real Intercontinental hotel.

The ranking includes the most influential Dominican professionals under the age of 40.  The selection is based on their preparation and experience, their work discipline and exceptional  skills that enable them to stand out in their industries.

Mariangela Pellerano joined Pellerano & Herrera in 2003 and became a partner in 2012. With over 13 years of experience, she concentrates her practice at the firm in the areas of project finance, mergers and acquisitions, trusts, mining, energy and corporate and banking law. She advises local and international companies in connection with project financing and corporate matters, and has broad experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Mariangela has participated in the most complex and relevant transactions in the Dominican Republic, among them: assistance to Barrick Gold Corporation, the largest gold producer in the world, with the complete installation and operation of the Pueblo Viejo gold mine project, valued at US$2.7 billion, it is the largest foreign investment project in the history of the Dominican Republic. Likewise, she served as local counsel of Barrick Gold Corporation in securing a US$1.45 billion syndicated financing for the operation of its gold mine at Pueblo Viejo, which was recognized as “Deal of the Year 2010” in project financing by Latin Lawyer; and, assisted the underwriters in connection with the issuance of sovereign bonds, including an issuance of US$ 2.5 billion, the largest such issuance to date in the history of the Dominican Republic, awarded “Sovereign Liability Management of the Year 2015” by LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards.