Lawyers in Santo Domingo
Comprehensive legal advice in the Dominican Republic
Comprehensive legal advice in the Dominican Republic FDE Legal is a firm capable of offering companies, investors, and institutions practical and strategic legal solutions, backed by a team of attorneys with diverse talents and backgrounds. We excel in key areas such as Public Law, Corporate and Business Law, and Intellectual Property, which are essential pillars for business development and institutional management in the Dominican Republic.
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Administrative Law
Administrative law regulates the relationship between citizens, businesses, and the public administration, establishing rules for the exercise of public power and the defense of the rights of those being administered.
Corporate Law
We advise companies at every stage of their life cycle. Our approach combines legal soundness and strategic vision to drive business development safely and efficiently.
Constitutional Law
We offer specialized advice and representation in administrative proceedings, tenders, and concessions, as well as in constitutional review proceedings and appeals for constitutional protection.
Foreign Investment
The Dominican Republic is an attractive destination for foreign investment thanks to its strategic location, macroeconomic stability, and tax incentive regimes.
Intellectual Property
We assist and advise on the registration and defense of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs before ONAPI and ONDA, ensuring that our clients' creations are legally protected and generate the value they deserve.
Compliance
We advise companies and institutions on compliance with sectoral, regulatory, and competition rules, ensuring that their operations are conducted with legal certainty and in accordance with government regulations.
Corporate Governance
Our approach combines strategic advice and regulatory expertise to strengthen decision-making, prevent legal risks, and protect corporate reputation.
Agribusiness
The food and beverage sector in the Dominican Republic is one of the most dynamic and regulated, with strict health, labeling, and import/export regulations.
Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets
We advise companies and developers on public and private construction projects. We guarantee regulatory compliance, well-structured contracts, and comprehensive support in tenders, permits, and public-private partnerships.
Construction and Infrastructure
We advise companies and developers on public and private construction projects. We guarantee regulatory compliance, well-structured contracts, and comprehensive support in tenders, permits, and public-private partnerships.
Energy
The Dominican energy sector is undergoing a complete transformation, driven by the diversification of sources, the modernization of infrastructure, and growing interest in renewable energy.
Entertainment and media
Our firm advises artists, production companies, advertising agencies, technology companies, digital platforms, and content creators who require solid legal support to develop, license, distribute, and protect their works.
Government
Our team combines expertise in public law, administrative contracting, sector regulations, and public-private partnership mechanisms. This allows us to provide comprehensive solutions at every stage of the process.
Real estate
At FDE Legal, we advise developers, financial institutions, local and international investors, owners, builders, and companies linked to the real estate market.
Mining and Natural Resources
The mining industry operates within a demanding regulatory framework, where environmental, technical, and economic aspects must be managed with extreme legal rigor.
Technology and Telecommunications
Our team combines expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, telecommunications, data privacy, and technology regulation to advise clients who develop, finance, license, or commercialize advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Transportation and Logistics
At FDE Legal, we advise airlines, maritime operators, freight companies, carriers, logistics agents, fleet operators, autonomous transport companies, and technology platforms that provide mobility services.
Tourism
Tourism is one of the pillars of the Dominican economy, contributing steadily to GDP and generating opportunities for national and international investment.
Free trade zones
Free trade zones are one of the driving forces behind the Dominican economy, representing a key platform for manufacturing, international trade, and job creation.
Flavio Darío Espinal: professional career
Flavio Darío Espinal is the founding partner of FDE Legal. Throughout his professional career, he has combined private law practice, academia, national and international consulting, and public service.
He has worked both in private practice and in the civil service on drafting laws, regulations, international agreements, diplomacy, and reports on relevant legal issues.
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