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Key contacts
President: Leonel Melo Guerrero
Partner: Manuel Troncoso
Partner: Esperanza Cabral
Partner: Rebeca García
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

45

Number of partners

9

Network memberships

Multilaw, LEGUS

Languages

Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Banking and finance
Firm overview

A leading full practice firm and one of the largest in the Dominican Republic, OMG is oriented toward strategic business planning and is known for its skill in handling the most sophisticated and demanding legal and business challenges. With exceptional depth of experience across a broad range of industry sectors, the firm has been at the forefront of many important deals and transactions, both local and international. OMG provides a complete range of legal services to a broad range of clients. The firm’s vast experience, combined with a groundbreaking approach to analysis and research, results in innovative solutions that meet the most specialised needs of its clients.

Client feedback

"It´s the best firm in the Dominican Republic. It has a multi-sector, multi-industry cross-section of experts and consultants that make the company more than a law firm"

"It´s a very organized and prepared firm, with all the new information happening on hand. It´s an excellent group of people with good skills and a willingness to give service”

"It´s always available, responsive and ready to understand the need to propose a solution"

Key practice contacts and recent transactional highlights

Banking:
Manuel Troncoso
m.troncoso@omg.com.do

Aldana Fernández
a.fernandez@omg.com.do

M&A:
Manuel Troncoso
m.troncoso@omg.com.do

Esperanza Cabral
e.cabral@omg.com.do

Gloria Gassó
g.gasso@omg.com.do

Project Finance:
Manuel Troncoso
m.troncoso@omg.com.do

Aldana Fernández
a.fernandez@omg.com.do

Project Development
Esperanza Cabral
e.cabral@omg.com.do

Patricia Losada
p.losada@omg.com.do

Recent Case Highlights:

  • Served as lead counsel for GCS in the sale of 100% of its parent company to Grupo Popular, S.A. This transaction, the largest involving a Dominican fintech, strengthens Grupo Popular's position as a financial services innovator.
  • Lead counsel for Agrega Partners, facilitated an equity investment for the client to acquire up to 40% of Exponencial Confirming, a Colombian fintech specializing in the confirming industry.
  • OMG, as INICIA’s Dominican Republic counsel, played a crucial role in a financing deal of up to USD 330 million for Gerdau Metaldom, S.A., Four Bells Resources Inc., and Diaco Pamco SPV 1, S.A.
  • OMG provided assistance in securing new financing for SIBA Energy Corporation's 252 MW combined-cycle gas-fired power project in the Dominican Republic, successfully structuring the loan's security package.
  • Advised Trelia Energy Advisors in the design and structuring of a close-ended, regulated and publicly listed investment fund, for the development of energy transition projects to be administered and managed by AFI Universal, and Trelia Energy Advisors as Industry Specialist Manager. (Fondo de Inversión Cerrado de Desarrollo de Infraestructuras Energéticas I - FICDIE I).
Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Government and public policy
  • Media, Real estate
  • Tech and telecoms
  • Tourism
  • Pharm and life sciences
  • Social infrastructure
  • Healthcare
  • Investment management
  • Construction and materials
Other offices
  • Punta Cana
    Boulevard 1ero de Noviembre y calle El Cedro,
    Edificio Centur, Locales 405 y 406, Punta Cana Village
    t. (809) 381.0505
    info@omg.com.do
  • Panama
    Boulevard Costa del Este
    PH Financial Park Tower, 17th Floor
    Panamá, Panama
    t. (507) 310.0261
    info@omg.com.do
Address:
Rafael Augusto Sánchez 86
Roble Corporate Center, 9th Floor
Santo Domingo, 10148
Tel:+1 809 381 0505 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.omg.com.do
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
7 practice areas
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OMG
7 practice areas
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Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo & Castillo
5 practice areas
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Jiménez Peña
6 practice areas
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Medina Garnes Abogados
5 practice areas
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Russin Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti
4 practice areas
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Squire Patton Boggs
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

ECIJA DVMS
5 practice areas
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Guzmán Ariza
6 practice areas
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Pellerano & Herrera
6 practice areas
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Tier 4

Bobadilla Abogados
7 practice areas
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DMK Lawyers
7 practice areas
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De Camps Vasquez Varela
7 practice areas
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Estrella & Tupete Abogados
6 practice areas
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JJ Roca & Asociados
5 practice areas
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Ulises Cabrera
7 practice areas
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Notable

Dargam & Mañón
2 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 2
21 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
7 practice areas
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Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo & Castillo
5 practice areas
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Jiménez Peña
6 practice areas
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OMG
7 practice areas
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Russin Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti
4 practice areas
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Tier 3

EY Law
5 practice areas
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Guzmán Ariza
6 practice areas
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Pellerano & Herrera
6 practice areas
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Ulises Cabrera
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Alburquerque Abogados Consultores
3 practice areas
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Bobadilla Abogados
7 practice areas
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Cáceres Torres
3 practice areas
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DMK Lawyers
7 practice areas
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ECIJA DVMS
5 practice areas
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JJ Roca & Asociados
5 practice areas
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López Grullón Abogados & Consultores
4 practice areas
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Medina Garnes Abogados
5 practice areas
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Notable

De Camps Vasquez Varela
7 practice areas
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LMV Advisors - CENTRAL LAW
4 practice areas
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Squire Patton Boggs
7 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
12 firms ranked
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Tier 1

De Camps Vasquez Varela
7 practice areas
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Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
7 practice areas
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OMG
7 practice areas
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Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Guzmán Ariza
6 practice areas
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Jiménez Peña
6 practice areas
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Pellerano & Herrera
6 practice areas
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Squire Patton Boggs
7 practice areas
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Ulises Cabrera
7 practice areas
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Notable

DMK Lawyers
7 practice areas
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Estrella & Tupete Abogados
6 practice areas
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JJ Roca & Asociados
5 practice areas
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OMG
Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

OMG  

Full-service firmOMGhas three domestic offices in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo, Santiago and Punta Cana, as well as an international office in Panama.The firm is a part of LEGUS and EvershedsLatAmAlliance Group. The firm is known for its work in both the financial and corporate and project development practice areas. In financial and corporate finance, the firm has experience with bond issuances,reorganizations, mergers, loan agreements, acquisitions and restructurings. It works across numerous industries. In project development, the firm is especially active in the real estate and tourism industry. Within this industry, it represents developers and financiers in real estate developments, joint ventures, acquisitions, and financing.   

Highlights  

The firm played a key role in advising Eurelius on a renewable energy initiative in the Dominican Republic, showcasing its expertise in energy transition projects and complex cross-border financing. Known for delivering strategic legal solutions on infrastructure and sustainability-driven matters, the firm combines regulatory insight with transactional precision. Its multidisciplinary approach and commitment to innovation make it a trusted advisor to leading international developers and investors. In support of Eurelius, the team guided project structuring, negotiation of major agreements, and legal implementation of a solar and battery energy system poised to significantly advance the region’s clean energy footprint. 

Key clients  

CIFI Services and Eurelius GmbH 

6 results6 results
Deal Highlights
23 results23 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
San Pedro Bio-Energy - Financing
2021-08-30
OMG
Dominican Republic
Financing
Manuel Troncoso
San Pedro Bio-Energy
Borrower
Haina Investment Co Ltd - Financing
2021-09-28
OMG
Dominican Republic
Financing
Manuel Troncoso
Haina Investment Co Ltd
Borrower
Haina Investment Co Ltd - Fund formation
2021-10-08
OMG
Dominican Republic
Fund formation
Manuel Troncoso
Haina Investment Co Ltd
Fund manager
Alere Advisors - M&A
2021-08-02
OMG
Dominican Republic
M&A
Esperanza Cabral, Laura Piantini
Alere Advisors
Seller
TrazaDO - Project development
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Esperanza Cabral
TrazaDO
Project developer
Talbot Ltd - Real estate project
OMG
Dominican Republic
Real estate project
Esperanza Cabral
Talbot Ltd
Developer
Streamline Integrated Energy - Project development
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Michelle Abreu, Esperanza Cabral
Streamline Integrated Energy
Project developer
Park Adventure Group - Real estate project
OMG
Dominican Republic
Real estate project
Esperanza Cabral
Park Adventure Group
Developer
Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana - Insolvency
OMG
Dominican Republic
Insolvency
Esperanza Cabral, Manuel Troncoso
Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana
Creditor
Ascend Fund LP - Restructuring
2021-09-17
OMG
Dominican Republic
Restructuring
Esperanza Cabral, Laura Piantini
Ascend Fund LP
Creditor
Finerty Properties - M&A
2021-05-16
OMG
Dominican Republic
M&A
Esperanza Cabral, Johanna Soto
Finerty Properties
Seller
International Finance Corp - M&A
2021-08-20
OMG
Dominican Republic
M&A
Esperanza Cabral, Johanna Soto
International Finance Corp
Seller
Alere Advisors - M&A
OMG
Dominican Republic
M&A
Esperanza Cabral, Johanna Soto, Ana Taveras, Laura Piantini
Alere Advisors
Merger party
Andares del Mirador Trust - Project development
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Esperanza Cabral
Andares del Mirador Trust
Developer
Greincor RD - Project development
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Leonel Melo, Esperanza Cabral
Greincor RD
Developer
LAFE Development Co SAS - Project development
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Esperanza Cabral
LAFE Development Co SAS
Developer
Melia Hotels International - Project development
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Esperanza Cabral, Ana Taveras
Melia Hotels International
Developer
Murales Trust - Project development
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project development
Esperanza Cabral
Murales Trust
Developer
CAF Asset Management Corp - Project finance
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Project finance
Manuel Troncoso
CAF Asset Management Corp
Lender
Fiduciaria Reservas - Bond issue
2022-02-24
OMG
Dominican Republic
Bond issue
Manuel Troncoso
Fiduciaria Reservas
Trustee
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OMG partner Leonel Melo Guerrero speaks with Rani Mehta about advising on the San Pedro 30MW biomass power plant in Dominican Republic and the country’s energy and infrastructure market
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