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Mariángela Pellerano

Partner

[email protected]
Tel: 809.541.5200 Ext. 5009

Areas of Practice:

Mariángela Pellerano joined Pellerano & Herrera in 2003 and became a Partner in 2012, has over 15 years of experience in law, specializing in project financing, mergers and acquisitions, trusts, mining, energy, and banking and corporate law. She has worked with both local and international companies on project financing and corporate matters, providing comprehensive advice on complex transactions, including participation in major mergers and acquisitions operations. Her experience spans both the private and public sectors, advising local and international banks, as well as multilateral institutions on syndicated investments and private equity.

Throughout her career, Mariángela has been a key figure in structuring large-scale projects, especially in the mining and energy sectors, where she has advised on financing complex projects. Her expertise also extends to the creation and management of trusts, enabling her to provide innovative solutions to businesses across various sectors. She has worked with various financial institutions and multinational corporations, facilitating cross-border transactions, and has been recognized for her ability to manage projects requiring coordination between international and local stakeholders.

 

Education

  • Law Degree, summa cum laude, Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), 2006.
  • Master of General Legal Studies, Georgetown University Law Center, 2007 (with honors).
  • Diploma in General Energy Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, 2011.
  • Diploma in Business Trust Management, Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, 2013.
  • Participant in Lex Mundi Institute Programs:
    • Cross Border Transactions, 2012.
    • Foundation Management, 2013.

 

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

 

Notable Legal Work

  • Assisted the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with a $100 million equity investment for developing renewable energy sources in the Caribbean.
  • Represented the IFC in a $30 million financing for Grupo Indomina, marking the first funding granted to a company in the film industry under the Dominican Film Law 108-10.
  • Advised Banco de Nova Scotia on a $56 million loan to Sol Group for acquiring 340 Shell gas stations in the Dominican Republic.
  • Represented the underwriters in several sovereign bond issuances, including the most recent for $2.5 billion—the largest in Dominican Republic history.

 

Recognitions

  • The Legal 500 Latin America Recommended Lawyer 2015
  • Ranked in Latin America Chambers 2017
  • The Legal 500 Latin America Recommended Lawyer 2016
  • Who’s Who Legal Recognized in Central America 2016
  • Who’s Who Legal Recognized in Central America 2017
  • Ranked in Latin America Chambers 2018
  • IFLR 1000 Leading Lawyer Highly Regarded 2019
  • IFLR 1000 Leading Lawyer Highly Regarded 2020
  • The Legal 500 Latin America Recommended Lawyer/Corporate & Finance – 2021
  • IFLR 1000 Highly Regarded 30th Edition practice areas: Project Development, Banking, M&A
  • IFLR 1000 Highly Regarded Leading Lawyer 2022
  • The Legal 500 – Recommended Lawyer – 2024
  • IFLR 1000 Highly Regarded and Women Leaders – 2024

 

Quotes from Rankings

  • “She is very helpful with complex work and always replies on time.” – Chambers Latin America 2017
  • “Mariángela Pellerano sobresale en financiamiento corporativo y es una abogada de referencia para las grandes transacciones en el mercado, recibiendo elogios por su trabajo de colegas de todo el mundo.” – Who’s Who Legal 2019