DMK Abogados has a notable track record in advising on environmental issues relating to large-scale tourism and infrastructure projects. The group helps clients manage environmental risks and ensures projects align with regulatory and sustainability standards by advising on the mitigation of environmental risks. Recent work includes handling environmental permits and licenses, environmental management agreements and negotiations with public authorities. Group co-head Enrique De Marchena Kaluche recently represented Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este in a complex matter regarding the construction project of the Bavaro International Airport (AIB), which seeks the cancellation of the environmental license for the project. Fellow co-head Patricia Read Schott and Daniel Zavala are also key names to note.

Pellerano Nadal provides expert guidance on complex regulatory matters across a broad variety of industries. With extensive experience in real estate, M&A, tourism, and mining issues, the team, led by Gustavo Mena, is recognised for its role in major transactions, including foreign direct investments, and assists clients with navigating environmental risks and litigation. Luis Rafael Pellerano is advising on the environmentally significant Project Hostos, the Caribbean’s first subsea interconnection cable linking the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Santroni Parsons provides specialised legal and environmental advisory services for investment projects, including advice on permitting, due diligence, and compliance systems, and handles environmental assessments across a breadth of tourism and real estate projects. Romina Santroni, who is head of the environmental, real estate, and hospitality practice, has led the strategic development of several high-impact investment projects in the Dominican Republic, advising on environmental, regulatory, tax, and construction matters across the tourism, real estate, and industrial sectors. Guily Shemer is the managing director for the new Punta Cana Desk of the firm.

Guzmán Ariza‘s environmental practice is active in real estate and tourism-related environmental matters, with additional expertise in the hospitality, construction, and entertainment sectors. With a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance, the team provides end-to-end support, from advising hotel developers on land and asset transactions to securing construction permits and conducting environmental feasibility studies. Led by Giselle Perez Reyes and senior counsel María Virginia Ditrén, the practice handles environmental impact assessments, compliance records, permitting issues, and dispute resolution.

OMG‘s energy and infrastructure, and real estate departments, combined with its regulatory and finance team, have strong environmental capabilities. The group supports clients in navigating evolving international standards for green finance and ESG-driven investments, and recently advised a leading insurance broker on a legal structure aimed at optimising the management of private funds for disaster recovery. Esperanza Cabral and Emily Sucart are the key names in the practice.

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti’s team has in-depth knowledge of Dominican environmental regulations, advising a wide range of clients from local enterprises to Fortune 500 companies. With an active presence in Puerto Plata, the firm is active in tourism-related projects aimed at sustainable growth. Román Medina Diplán and José Maldonado Stark are active in the space.

SOP Legal Consortium is particularly recognised for its expertise in the mining sector and its role as external legal adviser to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. The practice, led by seasoned litigator Samuel Pérez, regularly handles high-profile environmental disputes, including cases before the Constitutional Court, and provides strategic advice on compliance, permitting, and regulatory matters.

Ulises Cabrera advises major corporations, energy companies, real estate clients, and tourism developers on environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability issues. The firm works closely with regulatory bodies like CONFOTUR and the Ministry of the Environment to advise clients on sustainable project developments. Heiddy Moronta is highly regarded for advising on environmental impact assessments, solid waste management issues, and regulatory compliance work for renewable energy, free zone, infrastructure, and industrial projects. José Cruz Campillo also contributes to the practice.