Can a spouse inherit in the Dominican Republic? Key changes following the Constitutional Court’s ruling
Prior to the Constitutional Court 's decision , Article 767 of the Civil Code denied the surviving spouse the capacity to inherit in the first order, subject to the exceptional case of the absence of ordinary heirs.
Pellerano & Herrera reaffirms its leadership by being recognized by Latin Lawyer as a “Highly Recommended” firm.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Pellerano & Herrera has been recognized by the prestigious publication Latin Lawyer, a leading source of news, analysis, and research for the Latin American legal community, in the category of “Highly Recommended Firms” category. With over seven decades of experience, Pellerano & Herrera has supported the economic
Rare earths in the Dominican Republic: the strategic mineral that could reshape the mining investment landscape in the Caribbean.
The energy transition and digitalization have made rare earths strategic, a key input for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and defense.
How to Structure Financial Transactions with Legal Certainty
Well-structured financial transactions combine solvency, compliance, and enforceability . In the Dominican Republic, legal certainty is achieved by aligning the contractual design with the regulatory framework, defining enforceable guarantees , and making rights enforceable against third parties . The objective is to reduce uncertainty, agency costs, and exposure to stress
The Legal Framework for Cybersecurity: Preparing Your Company for Personal Data Protection
Digital transformation has turned data into the strategic resource par excellence. For companies operating in the Dominican Republic, protecting this information is no longer just a technological issue: it is, above all, a legal obligation. The country has a regulatory framework that combines rules on data protection, cybercrime, cybersecurity, and
Tax incentives for film investment in the Dominican Republic
The film industry in the Dominican Republic has experienced remarkable growth over the past two decades, largely driven by a legal framework that encourages local and foreign investment.
Litigation in the Dominican Republic: A complete guide to judicial proceedings and dispute resolution
In the Dominican Republic, litigation is one of the main ways to resolve legal conflicts that arise in both business and personal matters. Disputes can arise from a wide variety of situations, such as breaches of commercial contracts, corporate disputes, contested dismissals, civil liability claims, or even criminal incidents affecting