We have successfully represented national and foreign companies in product liability claims before the Dominican courts. We also offer consultancy services on relevant consumer protection legislation; professional assistance in the handling of claims and administrative proceedings before the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor) and ordinary jurisdiction bodies; processing the registration of contracts of adhesion, advertising, review of labelling and other elements of the product, legal audit of commercial, marketing policies and business practices.

Although this is still a very new branch of law for our country, our specialised professional qualification in competition matters and a network of international contacts in this field allow us to remain at the forefront of current trends and the most notorious incidents in the field of international competition law. Thus, based on the legislation in force in our country and our international experience, we offer local and foreign companies legal advice on the regulation of competition in general, as well as on unfair competition due to the improper use of distinctive signs, among others.

Due to the impact that aviation has on the economy of any country, its nation and the defence of the State, there is a complex regulatory system in force. At Ulises Cabrera Abogados we advise, manage and represent our clients in obtaining permits for aeronautical actors or operators in Dominican territory, aeronautical titles, registration of security rights, contracting and claiming insurance, civil liability and other legal actions.

We advise financial intermediation and foreign exchange entities on compliance with and application of the special market regulations contained in the Monetary and Financial Law and applicable regulations, as well as representation in administrative and judicial actions.

We offer legal advice on the various regulatory aspects applicable to the establishment and development of real estate, tourism and industrial projects according to environmental standards; we also work on the following matters:

• Environmental permits and licences.
• Environmental impact assessment studies and environmental audits.
• Legal representation in administrative proceedings, criminal proceedings and civil claims for environmental damage.
• Structuring and implementation of sustainable or “green” projects in the Dominican Republic.

We have provided legal advice to foreign reinsurance companies in claims processes generated in the Dominican Republic. We also provide advice on the current insurance regulatory framework and legal representation in judicial and administrative proceedings for insurance claims.

We provide comprehensive advice to foreign investors on all legal aspects to be taken into account for the start-up of a business in the Dominican Republic, including the evaluation of the most appropriate corporate vehicles for the type of investment to be made and the applicability or not of special regimes, including taxation, incorporation of companies, registration of the investment with the Dominican Republic Export and Investment Centre (CEI-RD), among others.

We have extensive experience in the field of energy law. We were advisors to the Dominican State in the drafting of the current General Electricity Law and we have provided external consultancy services to regulatory bodies of the electricity system.

Our experience in this area also includes legal advice on current regulations; negotiation of concession contracts with the State; drafting of bidding proposals for energy concessions; legal infrastructure for the establishment of energy projects and representation in administrative proceedings.

We also offer legal assistance in obtaining concessions before the National Energy Commission and in the design of the most appropriate corporate structures for the development of wind projects and other renewable energy sources, taking into account the special regulatory framework created by Law No. 57-07, of 07/05/2007, on Incentives for Renewable Energies and Special Regimes.