Pellerano & Herrera Information

Pellerano & Herrera has been the leading law firm in the Dominican Republic for over 30 years. Established in 1952, the firm is typically involved in all major transactions in the country and provides advice to most international players. The firm's multidisciplinary team of lawyers is recognized as the most comprehensive and sophisticated in the market, seeking to provide its clients legal solutions in all areas of business. Pellerano & Herrera has served as counsel for the largest and most significant deals in the history of the Dominican Republic those being: counselled Ambev in the acquisition of Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana for over US$2 billion, largest M&A deal in Dominican history; assisted Barrick Gold Corporation in the US$1.2 billion credit facility granted for the exploitation of the Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine, largest foreign investment registered in the country for US$2.7 billion; and, assisted underwriters in the emission of the US$2.5 billion sovereign bond offering issued by the Dominican State, being the largest bond offering in the history of the country. Pellerano & Herrera is the exclusive Dominican firm member of Lex Mundi and is also part of important networks and specialized associations, such as World Services Group and Club de Abogados. The firm has been winner of the "Law Firm of the Year" award for 6 years by Chambers & Partners. Pellerano & Herrera is also featured in several legal directories, such as Chambers Global and Latin America, IFLR 1000, Latin Lawyer, Legal 500, Who's Who Legal among others.