Carolina León joined the firm in 2006 and became a Partner in 2019. With over 20 years of professional experience, she leads the firm’s Energy and Telecommunications practices and serves as a member of the Governance, Strategy, and Business Committees.
Education
- Law Degree, magna cum laude, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), 2004
- Master’s in International Business with a specialization in negotiation with Latin America and Asia, Institut d’Educació Continua de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain, 2005
- Master’s in Corporate Legal Advisory, IE Business School, Madrid, Spain, 2006
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Notable Legal Work
- Carnival Corporation: Assisted in the legal structuring, construction, and implementation of the Amber Cove cruise port in Maimón, Puerto Plata, one of the largest cruise industry investments in the Dominican Republic.
- ICU Medical: Advised on the global acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems from Pfizer Inc.
- AccuMED Corp: Supported the sale of shares of its local subsidiary in the Free Zone sector.
- Smurfit Kappa Group: Advised on the acquisition of the productive assets of Cartonera Rierba, S.A., a major corrugated cardboard manufacturer.
- Emerson Electric Company: Assisted with the spin-off of Emerson Network Power operations in the Dominican Republic as part of a global corporate restructuring.
- Goldman Sachs, Citibank, BNP Paribas, and others: Advised on refinancing and credit facilities for Altice’s $1.8 billion acquisition of Tricom, S.A., and Orange Dominicana, S.A.
- McAfee: Assisted with its spin-off from Intel Corporation and establishment of local operations in the Dominican Republic.
- The Bank of Nova Scotia: Supported the debt restructuring and guarantees for a major Dominican gasoline distributor.
- International Finance Corporation and Inter-American Investment Corporation: Advised on financing and investment in a local telecommunications services provider.
Recognitions
- Chambers & Partners Latin America – 2016
- Global Chambers – 2016
- The Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyer, 2016
- Global Chambers – 2017
- Chambers Global – 2019
- IFLR1000 – Leading Lawyer, Rising Star, 2019
- IFLR1000 – Leading Lawyer, Rising Star, 2020
- Chambers & Partners Latin America – 2020
- IFLR1000 – Highly Regarded, 30th Edition, practice areas: Banking and M&A
- Chambers & Partners Latin America – Corporate & Finance, 2021
- The Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyer, 2021
- Chambers Global – 2021
- IFLR1000 – Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer, 2022
- Chambers & Partners Latin America – Corporate & Commercial, 2023
- The Legal 500 – Next Generation Partner, 2023
- Whos Who Legal Central America – Recommended Lawyer, 2024
- The Legal 500 Real Estate – Next Generation Partner, 2024
- IFLR1000 – Highly Regarded, 2024
- Chambers & Partners Latin America – 2025
- The Legal 500 Latin America – Next Generation Partner, 2025
Quotes from Rankings
- “Carolina León is lauded by clients for her excellent service and leadership skills. She has established a robust practice in mandates related to foreign investment, contracts, and free trade investments.” – Chambers Latin America 2020
- “Carolina León offers strong knowledge of local law and matters under New York law. She is very good at supporting us on complex negotiations. Also, she is always accessible and has a great knowledge of the corporate arena.” – Chambers Latin America 2021
- “Carolina León is always on the ball, always thinking during calls, and has the client’s best interests at heart. She is an all-rounder.” – Chambers & Partners Latin America 2025
- “She is very pragmatic and business-oriented, as well as being very knowledgeable about local and international law.” – Chambers & Partners Latin America 2023