Redefining excellence in the caribbean
Learn more about us and What we do.
We are proud to blend over 60 years of experience with an innovation and forward-thinking approach to the practice of law in the Caribbean. We are constantly looking for ways to elevate our clients’ experience. By incorporating modern, dynamic, and innovative structures into our workflows and processes, we are able to provide legal services that are not only effective but also efficient. We are passionate about changing paradigms and setting new standards in the legal industry in the Caribbean, and we would love to show you what we can do for you.
Services
What we do
Intellectual Property
The Intellectual Property practice of the firm is one of our core practice areas. Our team, with its unique combination of local and international experience and expertise, is recognized as one of the leading IP practices in the Dominican Republic.
Intellectual Property in the Caribbean
Through its Caribbean practice, MINIÑO offers a “One-Stop-Shop” for protecting clients’ IP rights in the area traditionally referred to as the Caribbean.
IP Regulatory
IP regulatory is also an important aspect to protecting, enforcing, and commercializing Intellectual Property rights. We advise and assist our clients in relation to labeling and packaging compliance and regulations, as well as in respect to health authorizations and health claims before the corresponding local authorities.
Entertainment and Media
Our firm has a long-established practice in the Entertainment Industry. We advise and assist our clients in regulatory compliances, negotiations, advice and litigation issues in the entertainment industry.
Corporate and Commercial
Since the foundation of our firm over 60 years ago, we have been assisting clients in all aspects of corporate and commercial law in the Dominican Republic. We assist both local and international clients from a variety of industries including, tourism, real estate, entertainment, pharmaceutical and retail, among others.
Information Communication and Technology
We play ahead of the game and are constantly exploring our clients’ needs as they arise. In today´s global world, information communications and technology are essentials to all businesses and industries.
Customs and Import Trade in the Caribbean
In today’s global and highly regulated environment, organizations must comply with customs laws in multiple jurisdictions with many different regulations, the Caribbean region is no exception.
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our local experience and reputation at the highest international standard guarantees creative and efficient solutions to your legal needs in the Dominican Republic.
Our litigation team handles contentious matters in the areas of civil, commercial, intellectual property and employment and labor law.
Values
What can you expect from us?
International Perspective
Meets Local Expertise
We are fluent in English and have international work experience and education. Our international perspective means that we understand the expectations and pressures of global business and we deliver services that meet the highest standard. We combine this unique perspective with over 60 years of local experience, expertise and reputation.
Fresh, Innovative
Approach
Firmly rooted by local experience and reputation, MINIÑO prides itself on its fresh and innovative approach to the practice of law in the Dominican Republic. We are constantly evolving as a firm and expanding our practice into new areas as they arise in the Dominican Republic and become important for our clients.
We are part of
Your Team
At MINIÑO, we consider ourselves to be a partner to our clients and it shows. We take advantage of the range of expertise and experience among our professionals to ensure that the client always has the right team for the job. We work together strategically and collaboratively to find the most cost effective and efficient solutions and to provide the best results for our clients; just as we would for any member of our team.
The caribbean market at a glance
27 Jurisdictions
where we provide our services
14,000 Files
managed by our firm
1,500 Clients
rely on our services
112 Millions
of tourists anually
43 Million Residents
currently living in the Caribbean
100 Companies
of the most innovative in the world are present in the region
Recognitions
We pride ourselves in being ranked as one of the top firms in the Caribbean.
Articles & Publications
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Urko Ochoa appointed member of the INTA Global Advisory Group (GAG) for Latin America and Caribbean
Congratulations to Urko Ochoa on his appointment as member of International Trademark Association (INTA) Global Advisory Group (GAG) for...
Chambers and Partners Latin America 2023
Thank you to our clients, collaborators, and colleagues for making this recognition possible. Congratulations to the team for the hard...
International Trademark Association (INTA) TMAP 2022 in Arlington Virginia
Pamela Hernandez and the rest of the TMAP project team have worked very hard these past months in putting up a dynamic program with...
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Telephone: 809-566-7414
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