Lucy Objío
Partner
Lucy Objío joined Pellerano & Herrera in 2009 and was promoted to Partner in 2012, bringing more than 22 years of experience to the legal practice. She has specialized in a wide range of areas, including civil, commercial, labor litigation, intellectual property, and commercial arbitration.
Throughout her career, she has handled landmark cases, including contractual disputes, strategic labor litigation, and claims related to unfair competition and confidentiality, establishing herself as a key figure in the defense of corporate interests. Her experience spans from representing technology companies in pioneering lawsuits in the country to managing complex commercial conflicts. She is recognized for her ability to combine technical analysis with effective strategies.
Education:
- Law Degree, cum laude, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), 2002
- Master’s in Business Law, Universidad de Alcalá, Spain, 2007
- Master’s in Civil Liability Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and Université de Savoie, 2014
- Executive MBA, Escuela de Negocios Formato Educativo and Universidad de Cádiz, 2020
- Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Program, Lex Mundi Institute
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
- English
- French
Notable Legal Work:
- Nexus: Represented the company in a $110 million lawsuit against the Dominican government involving contractual rights stemming from a concession to build a marina in Samaná.
- Major League Baseball Clubs: Defended the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves against damages claims filed by prospective players.
- Technology Firm: Represented a company in a groundbreaking lawsuit against former employees for breaching confidentiality agreements under Dominican competition laws.
- Grupo Vidanta: Represented a Mexican hospitality group in a $2.5 million claim for reimbursement related to the termination of a land sale agreement in the eastern region of the country.
- Wärtsilä North America: Represented the energy company in a dispute with a local representative regarding a commission claim for securing clients for energy generation projects valued at €305 million.
- David Ortiz: Represented the former MLB star in a criminal case concerning alleged psychological and economic violence against a former partner.
Recognitions:
- The Legal 500 Latin America Leading Individual – 2015
- Ranked In Chambers Latin America – 2016
- The Legal 500 Latin America Recommended Lawyer – 2016
- Ranked In Global Chambers – 2016
- Who’s Who Legal Recognized in Central America 2016
- Ranked In Global Chambers – 2017
- Ranked In Global Chambers – 2018
- TOP 25 Women in Litigation in Latin America – 2018
- Benchmark Litigation Litigation Star – 2019
- Ranked in Chambers Global 2019
- Ranked in Chambers Latin America 2019
- TOP 25 Women in Litigation in Latin America – 2019
- Benchmark Litigation Litigation Star – 2020
- TOP 25 Women in Litigation in Latin America – 2020
- Ranked in Chambers Latin America 2020
- Ranked in Chambers Latin America 2021
- The Legal 500 Latin America Next Generation Partner – 2021
- The Legal 500 Latin America Recommended Lawyer – 2021
- Ranked Chambers Global – 2021
- The Legal 500 – Dispute Resolution Leading Individual – 2023
- Who’s Who Legal Central America – Recommended Lawyer – 2024
- The Legal 500 – Leading Partner – 2025
Quotes from Rankings:
- “Very diligent, professional, and a hard worker” – Chambers Global 2016
- “Co-head of litigation department Lucy Objío is described by market commentators as an excellent litigator who is well-known in this practice area, particularly for her involvement in sports litigation cases.” – Chambers Latin America 2020
- “Co-head of litigation department Lucy Objío regularly assists banking clients and players in the real estate arena with a range of contentious issues. An observer states: I have a positive impression of her work, going on to say: She is easy to deal with.” – Chambers Latin America 2021