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De Camps, Vásquez & Valera fue fundada en el 2005 con el objetivo de satisfacer la creciente demanda de servicios legales especializados y complejos, tanto de clientes locales como internacionales. Actualmente, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera es un bufete de abogados líder y de referencia obligatoria en la República Dominicana.

Hemos reunido profesionales legales talentosos que, a través de educación legal continua, experiencia laboral extensa, local e internacionalmente, y un fuerte compromiso común con la excelencia, forman un equipo de abogados diverso y altamente capacitados. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera ofrece a sus clientes una amplia gama de servicios legales con énfasis en atención personalizada, ofreciendo soluciones creativas e innovadoras, mitigando la exposición legal y asegurando la implementación efectiva y oportuna de las soluciones legales propuestas.

Nuestra firma entiende que sus clientes valoran la adherencia de sus abogados a las normas éticas y la confidencialidad en el manejo de sus asuntos personales y negocios. Por lo tanto, hemos previsto una cultura de adhesión estricta y respeto a las reglas éticas para proteger la información que manejamos como parte de nuestro trabajo. Valoramos la confianza que nuestros clientes depositan en nosotros y nos sentimos orgullosos de proteger sus intereses, información y negocios, lo cual nos ha permitido forjar relaciones duraderas con nuestra base de clientes.

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera mantiene relaciones de trabajo con bufetes de abogados de prestigio en todo el mundo, lo que nos permite brindar asesoramiento legal integral en asuntos internacionales complejos, independientemente de la legislación aplicable o jurisdicciones involucradas.

Nuestra Misión

Brindar a nuestros clientes soluciones eficaces en todas las áreas del derecho, basados en una asesoría estratégica especializada dentro del marco jurídico nacional e internacional, anticipando sus necesidades y actuando con eficiencia, apoyados en un equipo de profesionales que comparten, fomenten y practiquen nuestros valores y principios, apegados a un estricto código de ética.

Nuestra Visión

Estamos comprometidos con brindar a nuestros clientes el más alto nivel de calidad en el servicio legal, fundamentado por nuestros valores corporativos, basados en criterios de responsabilidad social e inteligencia de negocios, apegados a la ética profesional, y custodiados por una plataforma tecnológica vanguardista.

Nuestros Valores

  • Responsabilidad
  • Integridad
  • Eficiencia
  • Ética Profesional
  • Innovación
  • Compromiso Social

Membresías


  • Cámara Americana de Comercio  
  • Cámara de Comercio e Industria Franco Dominicana (CCIFD)
  • Cámara de Comercio y Producción de Santo Domingo 
  • Cámara Británica de Comercio de la República Dominicana
  • Cámara Oficial de Comercio de España en República Dominicana
  • Asociación Dominicana de Exportadores (ADOEXPO)

Areas de Práctica

Administrative Law

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers assistance in matters relating to administrative law and governmental procurement regulations. We can help in bidding processes on governmental related contracts, registration of businesses as governmental contractors, provide legal advice for the proper execution and management of governmental contracts and provide legal advice and representation in cases of administrative litigation against the central Government or the Municipal governments.

Arbitration-Dispute Resolution and Litigation

When business relationships become strained or difficult, when disagreements arise during the execution of commercial contracts, or in scenarios where damages are inflicted against our clients, their patrimony or our clients’ responsibility is compromised, directly or indirectly, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is prepared to assist clients in solving such matters and advising on the best course of action. We understand that all means of alternative dispute resolution must be properly exhausted, starting with a good-faith negotiation process, continuing with a conciliation procedure if possible, and an arbitration procedure, should the disagreement continue. However, the Firm is aware that certain problems must be solved through litigation, which is where all the information supporting the case obtained in the previous stages strengthens the position of the clients. In all such cases, we are prepared to assist and represent clients to the best of our abilities.

Aviation and Aeronautical Law

De Camps Vásquez & Valera, aware of the privileged position of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, is a multidisciplinary firm specialized in policy design and management of aeronautical or aviation cases. The firm’s expertise and knowledge in both public and private aeronautical related transactions in general, focuses not only on licenses, route authorizations, aircraft sales and acquisitions, secured transactions, liens registration and enforcement, also in travel and cargo, claims between passengers - airlines, goods and commercial and non-commercial transport, among other businesses pertaining this highly dynamic sector.

Business Law

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has in-depth experience in a wide array of business transactions. In the ever changing complex world of business, our Firm offers specific and specialized contractual structures, innovative approaches to business transactions, and strategic advice to best protect our clients’ interests in such transactions and to assure proper and timely completion thereof. We work on structuring business ventures, from the internal workings of the corporate structure, in terms of bylaws and Shareholders agreements, to its contractual relations with third parties, such as, customers, service providers, lenders, creditors, purchasers or sellers. In all such operations, we work closely with our clients to understand their business and their interests, to devise the appropriate strategies and to execute agreements and transactions that best protect and benefit them.

Constitutional Law

Since the 2010 constitutional amendment, which included the creation of a Constitutional Court, Constitutional Law has become one of the most important areas of practice in the Dominican Republic. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is highly prepared to advise its clients in all matters on which Constitutional Law and the decisions of the Constitutional Court have an impact on ordinary legal issues and to provide legal representation on the various constitutional procedures before the ordinary courts and the Constitutional Court in order to help our clients in the allocation and protection of their constitutional rights from individuals or Government actions.

Construction

The construction industry is very active in the country and clients in the sector need lawyers with expertise navigating the various rules and regulations applicable to such activities and experience with the contractual relations normally formed in construction projects. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera works with clients in matters relating to large and small construction projects, including land searches and purchases, creating a financial structure that assures success, and the body of contracts needed to execute such projects till their ultimate and successful completion.

Corporate Law

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera assists clients on how to best structure their business ventures and advices on all changes and updates companies require, from time to time, to reflect the changing needs of all businesses. Our General Corporations Law No. 479-08 allows businesses to operate through various legal forms, and our Firm advises its clients in choosing the appropriate corporate structures, organizing its assets, and completing incorporation procedures, as well as in keeping companies up to date and in good standing. Our Firm offers services of corporate housekeeping to assure corporate matters are properly managed and that all corresponding legal paperwork is taken care of.

Economic Criminal Law

The legal system in the Dominican Republic provides extensive regulation within relevant economic sectors where criminal sanctions against certain conduct and omissions have been established. Relying on its experience handling legal matters concerning many economic activities of distinct nature, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers specialized assistance and representation to clients before the criminal jurisdiction, whether corporations or individuals, that have been indicted or accused.

The firm advises clients on good compliance practice of corporate governance within the scope of the regulations as approved by Congress and other administrative agencies. As part of good compliance practices, the firm accompanies clients on risk reduction or prevention, anti-corruption measures, among others.

Election law

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera assists on election law within its wide range of topics. The firm has worked on the drafting, review and update of statutes of political parties, political movements and designing alliances or coalitions among political parties. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera expertise on election law covers litigation and has advised clients in contentious claims of administrative or constitutional nature, and electoral contentious claims before the Electoral Superior Court in defense of clients’ interests, and public interest topics. During election periods, the firm has defended and challenged candidacies as well as elections results.

Energy

The energy sector in the Dominican Republic has experienced great changes as a result of regulations and the development of new clean sources of energy. We assist clients, in both the traditional energy industry as well as in the renewable energy sector. We have specialized legal professionals that can assist all participants in the area in all matters relating to permits and authorizations, special incentives regulations, project development agreements and financial transactions.

Environmental Law

It has become increasingly important for local businesses to know and comply with local environmental laws, whether they be new businesses starting operations in the country, or ongoing endeavors. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has a team dedicated to helping clients navigate the regulations on the matter and ensure compliance with the law.

Family Law

Civil Law practice, which is the basis of our social order dealing with personal and family relations, is kept as one of the pillars of De Camps, Vásquez & Valera’s law practice. We offer services in dealing with family matters, such as marriages, civil union, divorces, adoptions, estate planning, trusts, wills, as well as changes in citizenship and immigration issues. We also handle all type of civil contracts. All situations that arise from interpersonal relationships, associated with family law or civil contracts, are managed and researched for each particular case so that the best and more adequate solutions can be proposed and executed.

Finance and Banking Law

With the enactment of financial and monetary laws and regulations, as well as new money laundering laws, this sector has become very specialized and complex, reaching levels of sophistication where only specialized and knowledgeable legal assistance can be useful. It is precisely in the understanding of this scenario, that De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers its legal services in the financial and banking legal practice area. We assist banks, lenders, and other financial entities to draft the appropriate finance agreements, covering all financial terms and security packages. We work with single lenders as well as bank syndicates and international banking institutions. We also help our clients in the sector in terms of compliance with the laws and regulations that apply to their operations in the country.

Foreign Investment

Foreign investment in the Dominican Republic can take many forms and be directed towards different sectors within the national economy. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers its legal services and economic consulting services to the parties interested in investing in the country, finding the best investment vehicle as well as the best structure to secure such investment and assure proper compliance with local laws and the benefit of applicable international treaties. Additionally, the firm counsels its clients in identifying the best sectors and sub sectors for investing.

Gas, Oil and Hydrocarbon

De Camps, Vasquez & Valera has vast experience as legal advisors of the main actors in the industry, whether they are specialized in generation, distribution, commerce, and/or trade. The firm is well versed in handling regulatory aspects of the industry, especially in the relation of the regulated participants and the public administration in the process of installation, expansion, and transformation. Also, as a firm, we assist clients in obtaining permits, project finance and environmental issues related to gas, oil and hydrocarbon.

Immigration Law

De Camps Vásquez & Valera has a specialized team in immigration law, dedicated to providing comprehensive and effective solutions for all the migratory needs of our clients. We advise and manage the entire process for Naturalizations, Temporary and Permanent Residencies, Work Visas, as well as Work Permits for foreigners in the Dominican Republic. We facilitate the obtainment of departure permits for minors. Additionally, we provide services for the renewal of residencies and work permits.

Intellectual Property Law

In a world of increasing global interconnection, digitalization and social media, Intellectual Property has become one of the most valuable assets of modern businesses. Aware of this trend, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has a practice offering comprehensive services in intellectual property protection. We offer advise and assist in all processes regarding registration, protection, and licensing of IP as well as litigation involving IP rights infringement.

International Law

Private and Public International law provides a wide range of areas of practice. The number of situations arising under International Law require experience and prepared attorneys. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera advises and represents clients on issues related to International Private Law, under Law 544-14, and Public International Law.

International Trade

International transactions, regardless of the area or industry in which they occur, require a high level of spe­cialization. The legal analysis should not only take into consideration the interests of the parties, but also the different laws of the countries involved as well as the way those laws can be applied or interpreted in other jurisdictions. From economic multilateral agreements like GATT/WTO, DR-CAFTA, through bilateral treaties such as tax information and double taxation treaties, all must be considered to assure the best legal assistance possible. It is precisely this level and scope of in-depth knowledge and experience on which De Camps, Vásquez & Valera bases its international trade practice.

Investment Funds

Whether our client is a small, startup boutique or an internationally established fund or investment adviser, our firm can navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape and advise on a full range of legal and business matters.

Our attorneys represent investment companies, investment advisers, fund independent directors, trust fund managers, mutual fund service providers, broker-dealers, business development companies, hedge funds, and private equity funds. We advise on all matters of compliance and assist with issues related to insurance, and taxation.

Labor Law

Labor and employment in the Dominican Republic are governed by laws and regulations that De Camps, Vásquez & Valera are fully knowledgeable on, as well as on the court decisions which affect local practice and the application of such regulations. We have extensive experience and are prepared to advise clients on the labor regulations that affect their businesses, from counseling on labor agreements, devising and executing compensation packages, union agreements, compliance of regulations, to representing them, should the need arise, in judicial proceedings as part of any type of labor dispute.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our attorneys provide in-depth deal coverage, from initial structuring through due diligence and documentation to closing and post-closing integration, across numerous industries. De Camps Vasquez Valera attorneys represent buyers and sellers ranging from small, privately held companies to multinational public companies in transactions that span the lower-middle and middle markets to multi-billion dollar mergers. The scale of our practice and depth of our deal experience enable us to provide cost-effective, focused solutions that meet the unique requirements of every client and transaction, no matter the deal type, company size, or industry.

Our clients include local and foreign companies of all sizes, family-owned businesses, and financial intermediaries.

Mining and Natural Resources

Our lawyers have experience with mining regulation, including concessions, permits, environmental protection and natural resources oversight. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has actively participated in mining projects, not only assisting clients in the regulative aspects, also with its operative and corporate aims, especially with finance project development and corporate restructure.

Real Estate Law

As one of the most scarce and valuable goods, Real Estate has always required considerable legal protection and care. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers a wide range of legal services as part of its real estate law practice assisting clients with all aspects concerning land property transfers and development in the country, while protecting their interests and complying with the appropriate laws. We advise clients on land transfers and acquisitions, title searches, financial transactions involving securities and mortgages, land development, condominium creations and operation, commercial and residential leases, and all other matters involving land properties.

Restructuring and Insolvency

Bankruptcy can be a tool for restructuring debt, reorganizing to meet new business challenges, and maximizing the value of assets. Our bankruptcy and restructuring team has the skills and experience to guide the process—and to know when another solution might be more suitable. We advise on all facets of financial distress, including restructurings, workouts, the refinancing of debt, creditor-debtor litigation, distressed asset acquisitions and dispositions, recapitalizations, reorganizations, and liquidations, both in and outside of formal proceedings.

Securities and Capital Markets

From startup financing to public offerings, our Securities and Capital Markets Group advises private and public companies through all stages of development and capital-raising activities. Our attorneys provide assistance to public and private companies, underwriters, selling stockholders, and officers and directors, as well as private equity funds, venture capital firms, and institutional investors in compliance matters, capital-raising activities, and other transactions.

Taxation

Appropriate counseling regarding the fiscal implications of all operations and transactions should be sought when making business decisions and strategizing on growth or restructuring. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has the experience to advice its clients regarding tax law matters to minimize the fiscal costs related to all such transactions and operations while assuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations on the matter. We sit down with clients and look at all possible scenarios regarding any potential transactions or business operations, expansion or restructuring, to inform and advise on choosing the most cost-effective alternative available under Dominican legislation and following the corresponding process to its proper completion.

Telecommunications Law

After the approval of the General Telecommunications Law No. 153-98, and its regulations, the Dominican Republic acquired a legal framework designed to protect national and foreign investments in the telecommunications sector. In this area, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers legal assistance to companies that offer public telecommunications services, as well as television and radio companies, on all issues before the telecommunications regulating body, Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (INDOTEL). The Firm represents service providers before the INDOTEL regarding claims from users, on interconnection issues and all other regulatory matters.

Tourism and Hospitality

The Dominican government understands the importance of the tourism sector for its economic development and wellbeing and has therefore created a special legal framework to regulate it and grant incentives to investments in the area. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera assists clients that wish to invest in tourism through new projects or in pre-existing ones in all touristic zones within Dominican territory, on the applicable regulations of the sector, on structuring tourism projects, ensuring proper land documentation and ownership, drafting and executing construction agreements as well as financial transactions and security packages.

Trusts and Wealth Preservation

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has assisted clients in the legal processes related to organization, administration and disposition of estate, in the framework of the main legal provisions of the Dominican Republic, including, but not limited to, those regarding intestate succession, gifts and other mechanisms for the transfer of rights or assets. Likewise, the Firm has extensively worked in the estate planning of its clients, which is done using different judicial mechanisms, such as Trusts. Wealth preservation Trusts involves managing your assets in such a way to ensure that the value of your assets does not decrease or erode.

Publicaciones y Noticias

De Camps Vásquez Valera anuncia promoción de Amaury A. Reyes-Torres a socio de la firma

De Camps Vásquez Valera anuncia promoción de Nathalie Abreu Mejía a socia de la firma

Luis Miguel De Camps García es designado Ministro de Trabajo de la República Dominicana.

Amaury A. Reyes Torres participa como panelista en taller de inducción a legisladores electos

I Simposio internacional sobre "Enfermedades, Pandemias y epidemias en la Historia del Derecho"

Amaury A. Reyes Torres participa en conversatorio sobre la posposición de las elecciones presidenciales y congresuales

Webinario "Las implicaciones jurídicas de la declaratoria de Estado de Emergencia por Covid-19"

De Camps Vásquez Valera participa en webinario de la Cámara Británica de Comercio en la República Dominicana sobre relaciones contractuales y fuerza mayor.

COVID-19 Update

7mo Foro de Inversión en Latinoamerica de la Asociación de Comercio e Inversión Latinoamericana (LATIA).

Primer Picazo Parque Solar Canoa. Octubre 23, 2019.

Inauguración del Parque Eólico Larimar.

II Congreso Internacional de Estrategia Legal.

Presidente Juramenta al Licenciado Miguel Valera Montero como Juez Miembro del Tribunal Constitucional Dominicano

Amauris Vásquez Disla panelista en Latin American Investment Foro en Energía

Luis Miguel De Camps García panelista sobre Fideicomiso en COLAFI

Amauris Vásquez es nombrado miembro de la Junta de la Cámara de Comercio de Trinidad y Tobago en la República Dominicana.

Inauguración del parque eólico en República Dominicana.

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Torre Empresarial MM, Suite 201
Santo Domingo 10127
Dominican Republic
Teléfono: 809-567-8444 / 809-567-8440
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