Real Estate 101: Buying Properties in the Dominican Republic
When acquiring a real estate property, either as a residence or for business, it is highly advisable to hire a lawyer to assist you throughout the process and make sure all documents are complete as well as complying with all government requirements. Skipping any step or missing any type of
Off-shore Companies: A Good Option for Doing Business in the Dominican Republic
For most of us, doing business in a foreign country can be stressful and complicated. Trying to understand their laws and ways of doing business can be a challenge, even for big foreign enterprises that wish to expand into other countries, looking for new and promising markets. For many years,
The Apostille and Its Effect on the Legalization Process
Today many people ask themselves the following questions: Why do I have to legalize a document that will be sent abroad with the Apostille, if it wasn’t necessary before? Why are public institutions not accepting foreign documents without the Apostille legalization? These inquiries are causing anxiety for those who perform
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Real Estate 2010
QUESTIONS 1Real Estate Law 1.1Please briefly describe the main laws that govern real estate in the Dominican Republic. Laws relating to leases of business premises should be listed in response to question 10.1. Those relating to zoning and environmental should be listed in response to question 11.1. The main governing legal text regarding Real
Pellerano & Herrera, the largest M&A; team in the country
“This powerhouse "attracts the client loyalty and market devotion normally only seen in the upper echelons of the legal markets in London or New York." With 38 attorneys, this is the largest M&A team in the country and clients comment that "the lawyers deliver the highest international standards of service
Chambers & Partners awards Pellerano & Herrera as “Dominican Law Firm of the Year”
Chambers & Partners, the most prestigious ranking house for law firms in the world, awarded Pellerano & Herrera as "Dominican Law Firm of the Year" at the Chambers Latin America Awards for Excellence 2009, held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Miami, Florida. Chambers & Partners, based in London, makes
Project Finance 2009
Collateral 1 What types of collateral are available? Real estate, operating and other license rights or concessions, leaseholds, buildings, moveable property, contractual rights, receivables, shares, securities, onshore and offshore bank accounts, entire enterprises, after-acquired property, proceeds from investments and the sale of collateral are all available. Subject to limited restrictions, security may be granted
Dr. Juan Manuel Pellerano Receives Achievement Award from FINJUS
Fundación Institucionalidad y Justicia, Inc. (FINJUS) recognized the merits of Dr. Juan Manuel Pellerano as a lawyer and jurist by presenting him with a lifetime achievement award. Dr. Pellerano has been a Member of the Board of Directors of this institution, from 2005 to date, and is Founding Partner of
Dr. Juan Manuel Pellerano Receives Achievement Award from FINJUS
Fundación Institucionalidad y Justicia, Inc. (FINJUS) recognized the merits of Dr. Juan Manuel Pellerano as a lawyer and jurist by presenting him with a lifetime achievement award. Dr. Pellerano has been a Member of the Board of Directors of this institution, from 2005 to date, and is Founding Partner of
Pellerano & Herrera receives the “Private Equity Deal of the Year Award” from the IFLR
Pellerano & Herrera received the Private Equity of the Year Award from the International Financial Law Review (“IFLR”) for its work on the acquisition of the Dominican Republic’s airports. It is the first time that the prestigious British publication has given this award to a law firm in the Dominican