De Camps, Vásquez & Valera was founded in 2005, with the aim to satisfy the growing demand for specialized and complex legal services, from both local and international clients. Currently, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is a leading law firm and a mandatory reference in the Dominican Republic.
We have gathered talented and well-trained legal professionals who, through continued legal education, extensive work experience, locally and internationally, and a strong common commitment to excellence, make a team of diversified and highly knowledgeable lawyers. With specialized practice areas, De Camps, Vásquez & Valera offers its clients a wide array of legal services with emphasis on personalized attention, offering creative and innovative solutions, mitigating legal exposure and ensuring the effective and timely implementation of the legal solutions proposed.
Our firm understands that clients value their lawyers’ adherence to ethical rules and confidentiality in handling their personal and businesses matters. That is why we have taken great care to emphasize a culture of strict adherence and respect to ethical rules to protect the information we handle as part of our work. We value the trust our clients place upon us when working with our team and are proud to safeguard our clients’ interests, which has led us to build long-term relationships with our client base.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera maintains working relationships with prestigious law firms worldwide, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal advice in complex international matters, regardless of the legislation or jurisdictions involved.
To provide our clients with effective solutions in all areas of law, based on specialized strategic advice within the national and international legal framework, anticipating their needs and acting efficiently, supported by a team of competitive professionals who share, promote and practice our values and principles, guided by a strict code of ethics.
We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of quality in legal service, based on our corporate values, criteria of social responsibility and business intelligence, in line with our strong professional ethics, and safeguarded by a cutting-edge technological platform.
Luis Miguel De Camps GarcíaFounding Partner
Amauris Vásquez DislaFounding Partner
Miguel A. Valera MonteroFounder
Diana De Camps ContrerasPartner
Nathalie Abreu MejíaPartner
Benjamín Vásquez BaileySenior Associate
Manuel Batista CastilloSenior Associate
Carla Fernández D´OleoSenior Associate
Rosalil Cuello TavárezSenior Associate
Karla Balcácer LoraSenior Associate
Paul Concepción RosaSenior Associate
Miguel E. Jiménez CastilloSenior Associate
Karla Arache DinzeyAssociate
Nicole Bemporat GuerreroAssociate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 30, 2024
The firm De Camps Vásquez & Valera is proud to have recently formalized its membership in the Association for the Promotion of Renewable Energies (ASOFER). In our professional practice, we support initiatives that promote the sustainable development of the Dominican Republic, with particular relevance to projects for generation from renewable sources, with the support of ASOFER and its members.
With this new step, we reaffirm our commitment to the advancement of the electrical subsector, reconciling the best practices of public and private participants.
About ASOFER
The Association for the Promotion of Renewable Energies (ASOFER) is an organization that brings together the leading hardware dealers and suppliers of construction materials in the region. Its mission is to foster the development and competitiveness of the hardware sector. ASOFER works to improve business practices, promote innovation, and ensure quality in the distribution of hardware products, thereby contributing to economic growth and the strengthening of the sector.
March 1, 2024
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce that Mrs. Nathalie Abreu, a partner at the firm, has been recognized as an "Up and Coming" lawyer in the field of corporate and commercial law by the prestigious guide Legal Chambers Latin America 2024.
The "Up and Coming" recognition awarded to Nathalie Abreu is an indication of her promising excellence in legal practice, as well as her vigorous pursuit of quality and exceptional service. Her well-deserved recognition endorses her dedication and commitment to the success of our clients.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud of this recognition to our partner. We confirm our commitment to continue providing the highest quality legal services through the exceptional talent and leadership of professional figures like Nathalie Abreu.
About Chambers Latin Global
Chambers Global is a prestigious reference guide that ranks the most outstanding lawyers and law firms worldwide. Chambers Global provides detailed analyses and recommendations for legal professionals across various jurisdictions. Chambers Global is recognized for its research process, based on interviews with industry professionals. Its rankings are highly valued for their objectivity, serving as an essential resource for those seeking high-quality legal advice.
December 28, 2023
On December 28, 2023, the National Council of the Dominican Magistracy, led by Vice President Raquel Peña, carried out the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Amaury A. Reyes-Torres as Justifce of the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic. The official ceremony took place at the National Palace.
Amaury A. Reyes-Torres, until now a partner of the firm De Camps Vásquez & Valera, was selected to occupy this important position after an exhaustive evaluation process carried out by the National Council of the Magistracy.
The firm De Camps Vásquez & Valera wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the dedication and valuable contribution of Mr. Amaury A. Reyes-Torres during his time at the firm. We recognize his achievements and wish him the best of success in his new responsibility as judge of the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic.
About Amaury A. Reyes-Torres
Amaury A. Reyes-Torres began his career in a prestigious law firm, where he practiced mostly in the area of dispute resolution. Subsequently, he joined the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic, as a temporary secondment lawyer. During his stay at the high court, he held the position of coordinator of the Judgment Reports Unit and, finally, he was part of the legal-administrative team for the implementation of the case file management system in its first two phases.
He was also an intern at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City, for the Honorable Judge Denny Chin.
At De Camps Vasquez & Valera, he served as manager of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, and later as partner of the firm, and head of the Regulation and Governance Department.
He is a graduate of the law school of the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). He completed master's degrees in Economic Regulation Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM); Constitutional Law at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and Justice and International Law at Fordham University School of Law, NY. She has completed several diploma courses in the areas of litigation, contracts and public law.
December 5, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to announce its contribution to the prestigious legal guide Chambers and Partners in the drafting of the Dominican Republic chapter of the Practical Guide on Project Finance, published in November 2023.
In this collaboration, our firm shares its vision and experience from a local legal perspective, addressing the most relevant issues for local and foreign investors, lenders, developers and project sponsors. We focus especially on financing and collaboration schemes for the development of projects, guarantee regime, foreign investment, insurance, among other fundamental aspects.
In addition, our firm has contributed with an article that contrasts the new trends in Project Finance with the key provisions of Law 141-15 on commercial restructuring in the Dominican Republic. This article provides a detailed and comparative overview that will be of great use to professionals in the sector.
The collaboration with Chambers Project Finance 2023 represents a further step in our commitment to share knowledge and provide expert guidance in the legal field, thus contributing to the development and transparency of the financial and business market in the Dominican Republic and beyond.
We invite all interested parties to access the Dominican Republic chapter of the Practical Guide on Project Finance through the following link: https://gpg-pdf.chambers.com/view/359544706/86/
About Chambers Project Finance
Chambers Project Finance is an annual publication produced by Chambers and Partners, one of the most prestigious international legal guides. This guide provides a detailed and up-to-date overview of the legal and practical aspects related to project finance in different jurisdictions around the world.
November 30, 2023
The specialized subdivision Green Guide Latin America, part of the prestigious legal guide The Legal 500, has distinguished De Camps, Vásquez & Valera as a "Recommended Firm" in its 2024 edition. This recognition highlights our innovative leadership and sustainable commitment to the energy transition in the region.
Green Guide Latin America's recognition is based on our firm commitment to the transition to a greener and more sustainable future. Our firm stands out for providing specialized support and advice to renewable energy projects, providing creative solutions that drive positive change in the energy sector.
We are proud to offer a distinctive approach that focuses on strategic advice and collaboration with renewable energy projects. We stand out for our ability to develop creative, cutting-edge solutions that contribute to building a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
This recognition validates our ability to adapt to a dynamic and constantly evolving context in the energy sector. It also underscores our ongoing commitment to make a difference in the transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources.
About Green Guide Latin America 2024
Green Guide Latin America is a specialized subdivision of the renowned legal guide The Legal 500, dedicated to highlighting and recognizing law firms that demonstrate leadership and commitment in the transition to a more sustainable future in the Latin American region. This guide focuses on identifying those law firms that excel in advising on projects related to renewable energy, environmental sustainability and other areas linked to environmental protection.
November 13, 2023
Our founding partner, Amauris Vásquez Disla, who also serves as president of the British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, was part of the delegation of more than 100 businessmen and official officials who were present at the Tenth Edition of the Dominican Week in the United Kingdom, which took place in London, England, from November 13 to November 16 2023. His active participation contributed to the promotion of trade and cultural exchange between the United Kingdom and the Dominican Republic.
The central focus of Dominican Week in the UK was the positioning of the Dominican Republic as a Global Logistics Hub in the Americas. In addition to business activities, the agenda included government meetings and cultural activities that brought the Dominican Republic to the UK. These activities not only promoted business opportunities, but also strengthened cultural ties between the two countries.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to support events such as Dominican Week in the UK, which foster international exchange and promote the image of the Dominican Republic on the global stage. Our firm's active participation in this event reflects our commitment to promoting Dominican trade and culture on the international stage.
October 30, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top Tier Firm in the Dominican Republic in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources, Dispute Resolution and Corporate Practice by the prestigious international guide Legal 500 - Latin America 2024.
This recognition by The Legal 500 Latin America is a testament to De Camps, Vásquez & Valera's commitment and dedication to excellence in the provision of legal services. Being recognized as a Top Tier Firm in multiple areas demonstrates our ability to offer effective and high quality solutions to our clients in a variety of key sectors.
This momentous achievement would not have been possible without the tireless effort and dedication of our team of highly skilled professionals. Their commitment to excellence, innovation and the constant search for effective solutions has been fundamental in obtaining this recognition. We are proud to have a team that exceeds expectations and offers first class legal services.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera reaffirms its commitment to continue exceeding expectations and offering legal services of the highest quality to our clients. This recognition drives us to continue advancing our mission to provide exceptional legal advice and contribute to the success and growth of our clients in the Dominican Republic and foreign countries.
About The Legal 500 Latin America
The Legal 500 Latin America is an independent and respected legal directory that evaluates and ranks law firms in Latin America. It aims to provide companies and individuals with a reliable guide to selecting quality legal counsel in the region.
October 17, 2023
On October 14, 2023, our partner, Amaury A. Reyes-Torres, had the honor of participating as a speaker in the panel "The Challenges of Constitutional Justice" in the First Ulises Francisco Espaillat Constitutional Conference. This event was held at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Santiago campus.
In his intervention, Amaury Reyes-Torres addressed the current challenges of constitutional justice, considering the political dimension and the impact of new technologies, especially artificial intelligence. His critical and visionary analysis provided a broad and enriching vision of the challenges facing modern judicial systems in the Dominican Republic and globally.
With a multidisciplinary perspective, Reyes-Torres reflected on the role of artificial intelligence in judicial processes and highlighted the importance of adapting and redefining traditional approaches to ensure effectiveness and fairness in justice. His intervention stimulated an in-depth debate on how technology can be used ethically and effectively to improve access to justice and strengthen the rule of law.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to have professionals such as Amaury A. Reyes-Torres, whose commitment to academic excellence and progressive vision contribute significantly to the debate and evolution of the legal field in the country. His participation in events such as the First Ulises Francisco Espaillat Constitutional Conference demonstrates our firm's commitment to the development and promotion of legal knowledge in the Dominican Republic.
October 2, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce the participation of our partner and member of the Board of Directors of Women in Renewable Energy in the DR (MER-RD), Nathalie Abreu, in the Energyear Caribe 2023 event.
Energyear Caribe is a space for discussion and networking that brings together the main actors of the public and private sector in the Dominican Republic. This event presents the progress, achievements, challenges and new trends in the region, especially on issues related to the development of renewable energy, energy transition, sustainability and decarbonization.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera reaffirms its commitment to the promotion of sustainability and the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy model in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean region. Events such as Energyear Caribe are fundamental to foster dialogue and collaboration between the different actors in the energy sector and to promote the development of innovative projects in the field of renewable energies.
September 1, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce that Nathalie Abreu, partner of the firm, has been recognized as an "Up and Coming" lawyer in the field of corporate and commercial law by the prestigious legal guide Chambers Latin America 2024.
The title of "Up and Coming" awarded to Nathalie Abreu is a testament to her excellence in legal practice, as well as her constant pursuit of an exceptional service. Her dedication and commitment to the success of our clients are clear examples of her professional value and talent in the areas where she has been deservedly recognized.
The firm of De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is extremely proud of this recognition. We reaffirm our commitment to continue providing legal services of the highest quality through the exceptional talent and leadership of professionals such as Nathalie Abreu.
About Chambers Latin America
Chambers and Partners is a renowned legal publisher that produces annual guides ranking lawyers and law firms around the world. Chambers Latin America is one of its regional guides that highlights the most prominent legal professionals in the region.
July 28, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce its participation in the "Symposium on Renewable Planning", sponsored by the National Energy Commission (CNE), in commemoration of its 22nd anniversary. This event brought together leading actors in the Dominican electricity sector, both from the state and private sectors, to discuss relevant issues in this common ground.
Our participation in this symposium reflects our firm's commitment to the continuous training of our team. We recognize the importance of keeping up to date on trends and challenges in the energy sector, especially with regards to renewable energies.
During the symposium, several relevant topics were addressed, including the public policies driving the energy transition, the future role of energy storage systems, the impact of variable renewable energies on system operation, the regulatory changes implemented and underway, as well as the challenges and incentives for investment in renewable energies.
We congratulate the National Energy Commission (CNE) for this important initiative and for the achievements and progress made towards the development of new renewable technologies in the Dominican Republic. Events like this are fundamental to promoting dialogue and collaboration between the different actors in the energy sector.
At De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, we reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of clean and renewable energy technologies. We will continue to actively participate in initiatives and events that contribute to the advancement of the energy transition in our country.
July 14, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to announce that it has been recognized once again by the prestigious British directory International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) as a leading law firm in the Dominican Republic. This recognition, awarded in the 2023 edition of the IFLR1000, highlights the firm's excellence in the practice areas of Project Development, and Finance and Corporate.
This recognition reinforces our continued commitment to excellence and the provision of first class legal services in the Dominican market. We are honored to be recognized as a leading firm by IFLR1000 and will continue to work tirelessly to exceed our clients' expectations in all practice areas.
About IFLR 1000
IFLR 1000, International Financial Law Review, is a leading international directory specializing in the research and ranking of law firms and lawyers focused on the financial and corporate sectors worldwide. With an established reputation, IFLR 1000 has become a trusted benchmark for clients, investors and legal professionals in assessing excellence in legal advice in these specialized areas.
February 23, 2023
Nathalie Abreu Mejía, partner of the firm, has been appointed as treasurer of the Board of Directors 2022-2024 of Women in Energy Dominican Republic (MER-RD). This appointment is a recognition of Ms. Abreu's trajectory and leadership in the energy sector, as well as her commitment to the promotion of female leadership in the industry.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera congratulates Nathalie Abreu Mejía and reiterates its continued commitment to the promotion of gender equality and empowerment in all areas.
About MER-RD
Mujeres en Energía República Dominicana (MER-RD) is the local chapter of the network Mujeres en Energía Renovable Latinoamérica (MERL) and its main mission is to promote women's leadership in the energy sector in the Dominican Republic. The organization is dedicated to promoting the active participation of women in all areas of the energy industry, promoting gender equity, diversity and equal opportunities.
January 13, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce its collaboration with the prestigious British legal directory, 'The Legal 500', by authoring the Dominican Republic chapter of the guide on project finance, published in January 2023.
The collaboration aims to provide the public in general and, in particular, potential stakeholders and investors, with a comprehensive overview of the key provisions established in the laws and regulations in force in the Dominican Republic regarding project finance. The guide seeks to provide answers from a corporate and regulatory perspective to common concerns that arise in the process of evaluating investment opportunities.
The Dominican Republic chapter of the project finance guide is available for consultation at the following link:
https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/dominican-republic-project-finance/
January 6, 2023
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to announce its continuous support to the development of energy generation projects from renewable sources. On this occasion, we have advised our client Emerald Solar Energy, S.R.L., in the signing of the Amendment to the Definitive Concession Contract with the Dominican State, represented by the National Energy Commission (CNE).
The purpose of the amendment to the contract is to expand the capacity of the "Parque Solar Canoa", currently in operation with twenty-five nominal megawatts (25 MWn). The expansion, called "Parque de Generación Solar Canoa II (CANOA II)", will be carried out in the Canoa municipal district, Vicente Noble municipality, Barahona province, Dominican Republic.
With this second phase, twenty-five nominal megawatts (25 MWn) and thirty-two point six megawatts peak (32.6 MWp) of photovoltaic solar energy will be added to the system. This expansion will further consolidate the Dominican Republic's position as a leader in the use of renewable sources and strengthen its contribution to energy sustainability.
The firm reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of initiatives that encourage the use of renewable energy in the country. The signing of this amendment represents another positive step towards the diversification of the Dominican energy matrix and the creation of a cleaner and friendlier environment.
December 30, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce the successful completion of the signing of the Definitive Concession Contract for the photovoltaic project "Coastal Solar". This signature, celebrated between the company Coastal Petroleum Dominicana, S.A., legally represented by De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, and the Dominican State, represented by the National Energy Commission (CNE), marks a crucial milestone in the promotion of renewable energy in the Dominican Republic.
Strategically located in the province of San Pedro de Macorís, "Coastal Solar" is positioned as a significant project for the national electricity system. With a nominal capacity of 110 MWn and a peak capacity of 131 MWp, this solar photovoltaic project will contribute substantially to the diversification of the country's energy sources.
The signing of the Definitive Concession Contract for "Coastal Solar" represents a significant step forward in the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy model for the Dominican Republic. This project will not only strengthen the country's energy infrastructure, but will also consolidate its position as a leader in the use of renewable energies in the region.
The successful completion of this concession reaffirms De Camps, Vásquez & Valera's unwavering commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of innovative energy projects. We are excited about the positive impact that "Coastal Solar" will have on the country's energy infrastructure and celebrate the signing of the contract as a significant step towards a brighter and more sustainable future for the Dominican Republic.
November 3, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce the outstanding participation of our founding partner, Mr. Amauris Vásquez Disla, at the Global Deal Forum 2022, held on Wednesday November 2 and Thursday November 3 in Madrid, Spain.
Within the framework of this relevant forum, the importance of social dialogue was highlighted as a fundamental element to shape a just transition towards a sustainable and inclusive economy. In addition, the relevance of the appropriate and balanced use of atypical forms of work in the current labor context was addressed.
At De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, we remain committed to the principles of fairness, sustainability and social dialogue in our ongoing effort to contribute to a fairer and more inclusive world of work. Participation in the Global Deal Forum reinforces our determination to continue to be agents of positive change in the labor and economic spheres.
About Global Deal Forum
The Global Deal Forum is a leading international event that brings together labor and economic leaders, experts and practitioners to discuss and address key issues related to labor justice, sustainability and the promotion of effective social dialogue. This forum provides a valuable space for the exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices, with the goal of fostering a more inclusive and equitable world of work.
October 24, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized as a Leading Firm by the reputable British legal directory, The Legal 500 Latin America. This recognition highlights the firm's excellence in key areas of law, consolidating its position as a leader in the legal market.
The Legal 500 Latin America has recommended De Camps, Vásquez & Valera as a Leading Firm in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as Dispute Resolution. These strategic areas are headed by partners Amauris Vásquez and Nathalie Abreu, and associates Diana de Camps and Amaury Reyes-Torres, respectively.
This recognition reflects the firm's continued commitment to excellence and quality in the provision of legal services. The hard work and dedication of all our associates have been fundamental to this achievement, as well as the constant support of our valued partners.
We sincerely thank our esteemed partners for their continued support and confidence in our firm. This recognition motivates De Camps, Vásquez & Valera to continue being a leader in the legal field, providing services of the highest quality to our clients.
About The Legal 500 Latin America
The Legal 500 Latin America is an independent and respected legal directory that evaluates and ranks law firms in Latin America. It aims to provide companies and individuals with a reliable guide to selecting quality legal counsel in the region.
October 20, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce the outstanding participation of Lic. Amauris Vásquez Disla, Nathalie Abreu, Manuel Batista and Carla Fernández in the Energyear Caribe 2022 meeting. The event took place on October 19 and 20 at the Intercontinental Hotel and brought together the main players in the energy sector, both locally and regionally.
This meeting was a unique opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the renewable energy market in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Licdos. Amauris Vásquez Disla, Nathalie Abreu, Manuel Batista and Carla Fernández, key representatives of De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, actively participated in strategic discussions, sharing their experience and knowledge in the legal and energy fields.
Energyear Caribe 2022 was consolidated as a space for the exchange of ideas, networking and in-depth analysis of the most relevant aspects of the energy sector in the region. The presence of representatives from De Camps, Vásquez & Valera underscores the firm's commitment to understanding and addressing current and future challenges in the field of renewable energies.
About Energyear Caribe
Energyear Caribe is an annual high-profile event that brings together leading professionals, business leaders, experts and key players in the energy sector in the Caribbean region. Designed as a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, Energyear Caribe focuses on addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the field of renewable energy, sustainability and the transformation of the energy landscape.
August 11, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce that, once again, it has been recognized as a Leading Firm by the prestigious legal directory IFLR1000. This recognition highlights the firm's excellence in the areas of Finance and Corporate and Project Development.
The distinction received in the areas of Finance and Corporate and Project Development highlights the specialization and outstanding work of De Camps, Vásquez & Valera in providing legal advice in key sectors of the economy.
We sincerely appreciate the continued support and trust placed in us by our valued clients. This recognition would not be possible without the dedication and constant effort of our talented team of professionals. Their commitment and experience have been fundamental in keeping us at the forefront of the legal field.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera reiterates its commitment to offer legal services of the highest quality and to exceed our clients' expectations in all practice areas. We are proud to be recognized by IFLR1000 and will continue to work hard to remain a reference in the legal world.
About IFLR 1000
IFLR 1000, International Financial Law Review, is a leading international directory specializing in the research and ranking of law firms and lawyers focused on the financial and corporate sectors worldwide. With an established reputation, IFLR 1000 has become a trusted benchmark for clients, investors and legal professionals in assessing excellence in legal advice in these specialized areas.
July 1, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is proud to announce that Manuel Batista Castillo, Senior Associate of the firm, has been awarded the prestigious Academic Excellence Award for his outstanding work as a professor at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). This award was presented during the celebration of the institution's Teacher's Day.
Mr. Batista, a tenured professor of "Introduction to the Study of Law" I and II, "Objective Law" and "Subjective Law", "Alternative Dispute Resolution", "Negotiation", "Law of Obligations II", "Legal Foundations of Tourism" and "Legal Environment of Business".
This recognition from the Universidad Iberoamericana highlights the dedication and positive impact that Mr. Manuel Batista has had in the academic field. His commitment to educational excellence and his ability to inspire and guide students are qualities that have been highlighted and applauded by the university community.
The firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera congratulates Manuel Batista for this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his contribution to the formation of new generations of legal professionals. This achievement reflects the firm's continued commitment to excellence not only in the legal field, but also in the promotion of education and academic development.
About Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) is an educational institution committed to the integral formation of ethical and competent professionals, contributing to the sustainable development of society. Its mission is to provide quality education, based on ethical principles and human values, promoting academic excellence and social responsibility. It is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, offering high-level educational programs in various disciplines.
March 7, 2022
The renowned British Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (BritChamDR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Amauris Vásquez Disla as a new Member of the Board of Directors.
The designation of Mr. Amauris Vásquez Disla as President of the Board of Directors constitutes a recognition of his professional excellence and his commitment to the economic and business development in the region.
About BritChamDR
The British Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (BritChamDR) is a non-profit organization that works to promote and strengthen trade and business relations between the United Kingdom and the Dominican Republic. The Chamber provides a space for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and business opportunities between the two countries.
February 16, 2022
IFLR 1000 has recognized De Camps, Vásquez & Valera as a Leading Firm in the areas of Finance and Corporate and Project Development. This outstanding achievement reflects the firm's continued commitment to excellence and its outstanding position in the legal field.
This recognition is the result of the determined effort and absolute dedication of our team of highly skilled professionals. This milestone underscores the firm's ability to provide quality legal advice in key areas affecting the financial and corporate sectors.
We sincerely appreciate the continued support and trust placed in us by our valued clients. This recognition would not have been possible without your continued support, and we pledge to continue to exceed expectations and maintain the highest standards in the provision of legal services.
About IFLR 1000
IFLR 1000, International Financial Law Review, is a leading international directory specializing in the research and ranking of law firms and lawyers focused on the financial and corporate sectors worldwide. With an established reputation, IFLR 1000 has become a trusted benchmark for clients, investors and legal professionals in assessing excellence in legal advice in these specialized areas.
February 15, 2022
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera is pleased to announce its distinction as Leading Firm 2022 by The Legal 500 Latin America. This recognition, awarded by the renowned British legal directory, highlights the firm's excellence and leadership in various areas. De Camps, Vásquez & Valera has been recognized as a Leading Firm in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as Dispute Resolution. This achievement highlights the constant dedication and high level of expertise that the firm demonstrates in these areas.
In addition, we are proud to report that our partners Amauris Vásquez Disla, Diana De Camps Contreras, Nathalie Abreu Mejía and Amaury Reyes-Torres, have received special mentions for their outstanding professional performance.
This achievement would not have been possible without the vigorous effort and commitment of our entire team of highly qualified professionals. We sincerely appreciate the trust and continued support of our valued clients over the years, who have been fundamental to our growth and success.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera reaffirms its commitment to continue providing legal services of the highest quality and to exceed our clients' expectations in all practice areas. We will continue to work hard to remain at the forefront of the legal field and to offer innovative and effective solutions.
About The Legal 500 Latin America
The Legal 500 Latin America is an independent and respected legal directory that evaluates and ranks law firms in Latin America. It aims to provide companies and individuals with a reliable guide to selecting quality legal counsel in the region.
May 21, 2021
De Camps Vásquez Valera promoted Amaury A. Reyes-Torres, currently general manager of the Litigation Department, as the new partner of the firm.
Mr. Reyes-Torres is an attorney with more of 14 years of experience, an alumni from Pontificia Católica Madre y Maestra (PCUMM). Her broad and extended practice includes litigation, public law litigation, administrative law, election law, constitutional law, Project finance, merge and acquisitions, regulatory consult for licenses and permits, contracts drafting and negotiations.
This promotion is a recognition of Mr. Reyes-Torres worth to the firm, for his performance and leadership in De Camps Vásquez Valera.
About the Camps Vásquez Valera
Founded on 2005 by a group of engaged and experienced lawyers to satisfy the demand of specialized and complex legal services for local and international clients.
To fulfill this purpose, the firm has gathered a group of exceptional professionals, highly skilled and strongly committed to excellence, making of De Camps Vásquez & Valera one of the leader in the market and a mandatory reference in the legal practice in the Dominican Republic.
For more information, please contact, contacte a De Camps, Vásquez & Varela.
100 Gustavo Mejía Ricart Avenue
Business Tower MM, Suite 201
Santo Domingo, D. N. Zip Code: 10127
Dominican Republic
T: 809-567-8444/809-567-8440
F: 809-567-8200
December 31, 2020
De Camps Váquez Valera promoted Nathalie Abreu Mejía, currently general manager of the Busines and Corporate Department, as the new partner of the firm.
Ms. Abreu Mejía is an attorney with more of 14 years of experience, joining the firm in 2012. Ms. Abreu Mejía graduated from Pontificia Católica Madre y Maestra (PCUMM). Her broad and extended practice includes Project finance, merge and acquisitions, regulatory consult for licenses and permits, contracts drafting and negotiations. Ms. Abreu Mejia participated in large and important transactions for the mining and energy industry.
Theis promotion is a recognition of Ms. Abreu Mejia worth to the firm, for her performance and leadership in De Camps Vásquez Valera.
About the Camps Vásquez Valera
Founded on 2005 by a group of engaged and experienced lawyers to satisfy the demand of specialized and complex legal services for local and international clients.
To fulfill this purpose, the firm has gathered a group of exceptional professionals, highly skilled and strongly committed to excellence, making of De Camps Vásquez & Valera one of the leader in the market and a mandatory reference in the legal practice in the Dominican Republic.
For more information, please contact, contacte a De Camps, Vásquez & Varela.
100 Gustavo Mejía Ricart Avenue
Business Tower MM, Suite 201
Santo Domingo, D. N. Zip Code: 10127
Dominican Republic
T: 809-567-8444/809-567-8440
F: 809-567-8200
August 17, 2020
On August 16, 2020 through Decree 324-20, Luis Miguel De Camps García, founding partner of the firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, was designated as Minister of Labor of the Dominican Republic.
Due to his designation as Minister of Labor, Mr. De Camps García has put on pause his private practice during his term as Minister of Labor and will cease all of his functions within the firm, in order to dedicate himself full time and exclusively to his new tasks as a public servant.
De Camps Vásquez & Valera is proud of the professional achievement of our founding partner, who is known for his sense of service and calling for public commitments. We wish him a successful tenure as Minister of Labor.
Acerca de Luis Miguel De Camps García
Luis Miguel De Camps García started his professional career in New York, United States of America, as an international lawyer at Fox Horan & Camerini LLP. In 2005 he founded the Law Firm De Camps, Vasquez & Valera, where he was co-leader of the Business and Corporate Law practice group at the Firm until August 16, 2020 when he was designated as Minister of Labor of the Dominican Republic. He was the Executive President of the Dominican Association of Trustee Companies (AOSFIDOM), from April 2014 until August 2020.
Mr. De Camps García completed his law degree at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, (PUCMM), and has been a professor of Introduction to Law and Securities and Guarantees Law at his alma mater. He also received an LL.M. Master of Laws with a specialization in Business Law from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and completed postgraduate studies at Harvard University, Massachusetts, focused on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.
About the law firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera was founded in 2005 by a group of experienced lawyers, to meet the growing demand for specialized and complex legal services from local and international clients.
To achieve this goal, the firm put together a talented team of highly trained legal professionals with a strong commitment to excellence, making De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, a leading law firm and mandatory reference in the Dominican Republic.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera works with prestigious law firms around the world, which allows it to provide comprehensive legal advice on complex international issues.
For further information please contact De Camps, Vásquez & Valera.
Gustavo Mejia Ricart No. 100
Torre Empresarial MM, Suite 201
Santo Domingo, D. N. 10127
Dominican Republic
T: 809-567-8444/809-567-8440
F: 809-567-8200
W: www.dcvlex.com
E: info@dcvlex.com
August 6, 2020
Amaury A. Reyes Torres, head of the litigation department, participated in an introductory workshop for newly elected legislators for the constitutional term of 2020-2024. Mr. Reyes-Torres lectured on the status, immunities, privileges, and prerogatives of congresspersons under the Dominican Constitutional and the general theory of constitutional law. The workshop was organized by FINJUS (Fundación Institucionalidad y Justicia) as an educational space to prepare newly elected representatives and senators on the constitutional and legal issues surrounding their new public service mandate.
April 17, 2020
The head of the firm’s litigation department, Amaury A. Reyes Torres, participated as a panelist in the International Symposium “Diseases, pandemics and epidemics in the history of the law”, organized by the University of Externado of Colombia.
Mr. Reyes Torres spoke about the rise of biopolitics within the context of emergency powers to cope with COVID-19 and how this circumstances places all the state’s regulation regarding the body of a person, as part of the population o habitants, in the spotlight.
April 17, 2020
Amaury A. Reyes Torres participated in the panel “The postponement of elections considering the constitutional provisions and its implications”, celebrated by the School of Postgraduate Studies of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) on April 17, 2020. The panel was formed by the experts in constitutional law Cristóbal Rodríguez Gómez, Nassef Perdomo Cordero, Amaury A. Reyes Tores, Patricia Santana and Pedro Montilla.
April 14, 2020
The School of Postgraduate Studies of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) celebrated a Webinar regarding the legal implications of the declaration of the State of Emergency due to COVID-19, in which De Camps, Vásquez & Valera’s head of the litigation department, Amaury A. Reyes Torres participated. Mr. Reyes Torres spoke about the legal rules of the states of exception in the Dominican constitutional system, as well as its implications due to COVID-19.
April 9, 2020
Founding Partners, Luis Miguel De Camps and Amauris Vásquez Disla, and the head of the litigation department, Amaury A. Reyes Torres, were invited as panelists to the Webinar organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic. Said Webinar approached the subject “Contractual Compliance: force majeure clauses” in the context of COVID-19.
They presented current aspects and particularities of certain sectors considering the health crisis caused by COVID-19. Likewise, the panelists presented the judicial practice in the Dominican Republic, France and New York, as points of analysis regarding force majeure as an affirmative defense against possible breaches or faulty compliance of contracts.
See Webinar video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdNYgW5l2Ks
March 23, 2020
Dear clients and collaborators
During the quarantine decreed by the government as the result of the COVID-19, our legal and administrative team will be present remotely and our telephone network has been redesigned to receive your calls or any requirements.
Although we are not physically present to receive you in our offices, we will continue providing our legal services promptly and effectively. If there is any inconvenience to reach out to us by ordinary means, please write us an e-mail to info@dcvlex.com and a member of our staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
From our part, we will be monitoring the situation and taking care of any development that may impact your interests.
November 20, 2019
Amauris Vásquez, founding partner at the firm, attended as guest speaker of the 7th Investment Forum of the Latin American Trade and Investment Association (LATIA), held in London. LATIA coordinates and implements strategies to attract foreign direct investment, boost trade and promote the internationalization of Latin American companies, contributing to socio-economic development and the commercial commitment with the United Kingdom.
Watch a video of the activity on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL9d8yBYzYVBR283Gt5ElpRU8EPs4cB5CW&v=OGycYM509VQ&feature=emb_title
October 23, 2019
Amauris Vásquez, Nathalie Abreu and Benjamín Vásquez, from the firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Canoa Solar renewable energy park. The act took place in the province of Barahona and was attended by the president of the Dominican Republic, Mr. Danilo Medina.
The Canoa Solar Park will have a capacity of 25 megawatts in its first phase and an annual production capable of supplying electricity to close to 10,000 homes.
October 15, 2019
Amauris Vásquez participated on behalf of the Firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera Attorneys at Law, in the Successful Business and Investment Cases between the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic workshop, organized by the Round Table of the Commonwealth Countries in the Dominican Republic. The workshop presented cases of foreign companies with successful investments in the country and their investment policy towards the Caribbean.
October 7, 2019
The partners of the firm attended the inauguration ceremony of the Larimar Wind Farm, organized by the Haina Electricity Generating Company (EGE Haina). The project, located in the province of Barahona, has 15 wind turbines with a capacity of 3.3 MW each, generating clean energy and avoiding the emission of 130,000 tons of CO2 each year.
September 9, 2019
Amauris Vásquez, founding partner of law firm De Camps Vasquez Valera, and Nathalie Abreu attended the II International Congress of Legal Strategy (CIEL), held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. CIEL is a biennial conference, leader in the discipline of legal strategy, which brings together experts from the academic and professional legal community.
December 12, 2018
Santo Domingo, D. R., Wednesday, December 12, 2018. - The National Council of the Magistracy, headed by President Danilo Medina, appointed lawyer Miguel Valera Montero, founding partner of the firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, as new judge of the Dominican Constitutional Court, in a formal ceremony held at the National Palace.
As a result of his swearing-in on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, Mr. Valera Montero announced that he will cease his participation within the firm that he helped found, to focus all his attention to pursuing this new professional challenge to the benefit of the Dominican judicial system.
About Miguel Valera Montero
Miguel A. Valera Montero is a founding partner of the law firm De Camps Vásquez & Valera. His professional practice focuses primarily on litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes, with emphasis on civil and commercial litigation, constitutional law and administrative matters.
Mr. Valera also has extensive experience representing and advising clients in mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, labor law, investment and real estate development and real estate projects, tax planning and consulting, as well as corporate law.
He is an arbitrator of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Santo Domingo and was a member of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Valera is a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, where he has been a professor, at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, since 2004, and is a Fulbright scholar, obtaining his Master's Degree (LL.M.) from the Center of Law of the University of Houston.
He has published several books, as well as articles and research papers in books and specialized magazines.
Since 2012 he is a founding member and member of the Board of the Dominican Institute of Constitutional Law (IDDEC).
About the law firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera was founded in 2005 by a group of experienced lawyers, to meet the growing demand for specialized and complex legal services from local and international clients.
To achieve this goal, the firm put together a talented team of highly trained legal professionals with a strong commitment to excellence, making De Camps, Vásquez & Valera, a leading law firm and mandatory reference in the Dominican Republic.
De Camps, Vásquez & Valera works with prestigious law firms around the world, which allows it to provide comprehensive legal advice on complex international issues.
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For further information please contact De Camps, Vásquez & Valera.
Gustavo Mejia Ricart No. 100
Torre Empresarial MM, Suite 201
Santo Domingo, D. N. 10127
Dominican Republic
T: 809-567-8444/809-567-8440
F: 809-567-8200
W: www.dcvlex.com
E: info@dcvlex.com
November 20, 2018
Amauris Vásquez Disla, founding partner of Law Firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera participated as a panelist in the Latin American Investment Forum UK 2018 on Energy. The event was held on October 19th the by the Latin American Trade and Investment Association and it focused on the future of traditional and renewable energy.
November 20, 2018
Luis Miguel De Camps García, founding partner of the law firm De Camps, Vásquez & Valera acted as one of the main panelists on the COLAFI Conference on September 5th, 2018 in Colombia. The main topic was Trust as the instrument that generates confidence in big projects. The topic discussed by Mr. De Camps was based on the Development and Overview of the Trust Industry in the Dominican Republic, in his role as the Executive President of the Dominican Association of Trusts.
June 3, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago in the Dominican Republic appointed the new members of their board, headed by Mr. Ricardo Hernandez Marchena, and consisting of Alvaro Sousa of Diesco, Amauris Vasquez of De Camps Vasquez & Valera Lawyers; Edmundo Gil of GTC Intl; Braulio Brache, of Pasteurizadora Rica; Gerardo Simon of Sunix Petroleum and Gustavo Tavares of Dominican Maritime.
Hernandez Marchena, along with all other members, will head the Chamber of Commerce for a term of two years. During the inauguration ceremony, he called for an increase in trade between the two nations, under the agreement of CARICOM, to maximize the benefits of subregional integration.
He said that the new board will continue the strengthening of exchanges between our countries and address the challenges that still exist in the free trade agreements.
October 11, 2011
A little more than 300 kilometers from the city, in the community of Juancho, Pedernales, was inaugurated the first wind farm in the country and the Caribbean, which in its first phase will provide 33 megawatts of electricity to the country, with an investment $ 100 million.
The wind farm Los Cocos and Quilvio Cabrera, has 19 wind turbines of 125 meters each, higher than the Acropolis tower building.
The park will mean a saving of 700 thousand barrels of oil per year for the country and 1,700 tonnes of CO2 into the environment. One of the most used is wind energy obtained from the placement of large towers with blades like the windmills of old, that run the rotor of a generator and produce energy which is then distributed across networks.
The country should be proud of having started this bet with the opening of Los Cocos wind project, and others that are currently being installed.
March 1, 2011
The Special program Justice and Constitution presented by Servio Tulio Castaños, who is the executive vice president of the Institutionalism and Justice Foundation, Inc., (FINJUS), presented as special guest Mr. Miguel Valera Montero, partner of the firm De Camps, Vasquez & Valera, where he developed the theme of “Constitutional Tribunal as the Guardian of Human Rights”, which discusses the role to be played by the Constitutional Tribunal to ensure the effective protection of fundamental rights and how it will integrate into its decisions the precedents of the courts and agencies of human rights protection than include the Dominican State as part of their jurisdiction.
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