The legislative reform proposal currently under discussion by the Dominican government for 2024, covering constitutional, tax, and labor issues, presents a critical scenario. While the intention to reform is theoretically positive, the danger lies in these modifications potentially being merely cosmetic, failing to address the country’s structural problems. Historically, superficial reforms have been a constant...
Download PDF version here: Constitutional Reform 2024 Habemus constitutional reform… The proposal to reform the Constitution of the Dominican Republic officially presented on August 19, 2024, is based on the need to adjust presidential reelection and prevent presidents from being reelected beyond a second term, reduce the number of deputies, strengthen the autonomy of the Public...
In 2024, Maricell Silvestre, senior associate at the firm, had the pleasure of talking to Latin Counsel about her personal and professional motivations, as well as her work in the field of Family Business, an area in which we stand out as a pioneer. Below, we share the original interview: Inspiring Women in Law: An Interview...
Download PDF version here: Dominican Labor Code Reform Proposal The proposal to reform the Labor Code of the Dominican Republic, officially presented on October 10, 2024, is based on the need to adapt the labor legal framework to the social and economic changes that have transformed the context of work in the country. With the aim of...
Download PDF version here: Tax Reform Proposal Brief We present a summary of the proposed changes in the draft Tax Modernization Law presented by the Executive Branch for discussion and approval. We highlight the modifications in taxes, elimination of tax incentives, new taxes and additional obligations for taxpayers. It includes specific details on how sectors...
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The law firm Ulises Cabrera is proud to announce, once again, its recognition in the 2025 edition of the prestigious Latin Lawyer 250 ranking. This distinction highlights decades of legal trajectory, driven by the firm leadership of Dr. Ulises Cabrera and our managing partner, José Cruz Campillo, who has been...
We are pleased to announce that we have been recognized in Tier 2 in the Tax category by the renowned ITR World Tax 2024 ranking. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence in the fiscal field. Additionally, our partners continue to be recognized for their outstanding performance. Heiddy Moronta has been distinguished as Highly...
In the Dominican Republic, a longstanding legal conflict persists regarding the Court’s competence to hear judicial appeals against decisions issued by the public authority overseeing industrial property. This jurisdictional uncertainty has lingered from the repealed Law 1450 of 1937 to the current Law 20-00 of 2000 on Industrial Property, despite the Supreme Court of Justice...
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The law firm Ulises Cabrera is proud to announce the recognitions obtained in Chambers and Partners Latin America 2025, highlighting the Business and Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate and Tourism departments. This achievement reflects the team’s unwavering commitment and dedication, always focused on providing excellent services. The Business and Corporate...
Dominican law firm Ulises Cabrera announces the appointment of its new partner, Attorney Mirna J. Amiama Nielsen, who brings over 35 years of experience in law to enhance and expand the firm’s practice in Energy (electricity and hydrocarbons), Mining, Competition Law, and Economic Regulation. Mirna J. Amiama Nielsen is a leading legal expert in the...
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