DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Guillermo Estrella Ramia, Yamel Llenas Lajud, Mariela Santos Jiménez and Valentina Gallo Botero Estrella & Tupete
Estrella & Tupete is a leading full-service firm recog- nised for its strong environmental and project devel- opment practice. Founded in 2001 in Santiago, it is now also established in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. With a multidisciplinary team of more than 40 lawyers and 30 administrative and support pro- fessionals, the firm integrates legal, technical and strategic capabilities to advise on environmental compliance, permitting, sustainability strategies, and the structuring of energy, tourism and infrastructure projects. It is the first Dominican law firm certified
under ISO 9001:2015, underscoring its commitment to quality standards and responsible business prac- tices. Estrella & Tupete has played a key advisory role in major national projects, including conventional and renewable energy plants, large-scale transmission lines, and environmental authorisation processes for tourism and port developments. Through its com- prehensive approach, the firm provides clients with solutions that balance development goals with envi- ronmental stewardship.
Authors
Guillermo Estrella Ramia is managing partner at Estrella & Tupete, leading the firm’s strategic vision and execution, and driving initiatives that strengthen its business development, collaboration and professional
Yamel Llenas Lajud is a senior attorney and director of corporate and commercial at Estrella & Tupete.
A specialist in corporate law and regulatory compliance, she has extensive experience in designing and managing multi-jurisdictional corporate structures, corporate reorganisation, and developing comprehensive compliance programmes. Recognised for her expertise in building robust systems to prevent money laundering, Yamel ensures the legal conformity and operational integrity of organisations. Her work reflects a deep mastery of corporate law and a practical understanding of today’s evolving regulatory and governance challenges.
excellence. With over two decades of successful legal practice, he has focused on corporate and commercial law, international business, commercial arbitration, administrative law, constitutional law and consumer law. Guillermo’s leadership has positioned the firm among the most respected in the Dominican Republic, recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation and integrity, and supported by a team of highly qualified professionals and a broad network of national and international clients and partners.
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