Russin, Vecchi
& Heredia Bonetti

Attorney Luis Heredia Valenzuela has participated in numerous cases and transactions in areas such as administrative law, civil aviation, corporate law, real estate law, tax law, maritime law, monetary, foreign exchange and banking matters, insurance, environmental law, mining, telecommunications, and tourism.

Additionally, he has been involved in negotiations, management, and preparation of documentation related to mining, agribusiness, and telecommunications contracts and concessions; drafting of civil and commercial documents, both domestic and international; drafting Joint Venture and Investment Agreements; Mergers and Acquisitions; legal audits and opinions on corporate matters; Foreign Investment; Real Estate matters; Legal opinions and assistance in banking, monetary, tax, insurance, and environmental matters for foreign investors and entities; and Local and International Litigation.

He has also been recommended by Legal 500 Latin America in the areas of corporate and finance, litigation, real estate, and tourism.

Ariel Jáquez Núñez joined Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti in 2003 as a paralegal and was appointed partner in 2019. With over 18 years of experience, his practice focuses on business, corporate, contract, labor, regulatory, and real estate law, specializing in the negotiation of distribution agreements and public procurement. He advises national and international companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, engineering, healthcare, technology, insurance, food and beverage, energy, and free trade zones.

He is an advisory member of the Inter-American Bar Association (IABA) and served as president of its Young Lawyers and Law Students Section from 2020 to 2022. Recognized by The Legal 500 2024 as a "Next Generation Partner" in Corporate and Financial Law and as a leading lawyer in Labor Law, he is also a professor of Commercial Law and Business Management Law at PUCMM University and has participated as a facilitator in national and international courses and conferences.

Dr. Maldonado Stark has been part of the firm's business department since 2001, becoming a partner in 2009 and managing partner in 2025. His practice focuses on transactions, international finance, project development, mergers and acquisitions, as well as energy, government procurement, agency, and distribution. He has advised local and foreign investors in sectors such as commerce, real estate, infrastructure, and financial services, working with the Dominican government, multinational corporations, and investment funds.

Throughout his career, Mr. Maldonado has led significant transactions, such as the award of the electromechanical works for Line 2-B of the Santo Domingo Metro and advising the State Energy Holdings Corporation on the construction of power plants. He has also advised on asset acquisitions, including the purchase of a stake in a major steel and construction materials producer. Recognized by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 Latin America, his clients highlight his extensive knowledge and experience in the energy sector.

Georges Santoni-Recio has spent his entire professional career at RV&HB, starting as a paralegal in 1980, becoming a partner in 1990, and later the firm's managing partner in 2000. He has developed a strong practice in foreign investment law, international trade, and civil and commercial litigation.

Due to his fluency in English and French, Mr. Santoni-Recio is uniquely qualified to assist foreign clients with their business and litigation matters in the Dominican Republic.

For several consecutive years, he has been internationally ranked by Chambers and Partners (Band 1 for Corporate/Commercial; Band 2 for Dispute Resolution; Band 2 for Labor & Employment). According to Chambers and Partners: “Clients describe him as one of the best lawyers to work with; resourceful and focused on our needs.” He is also an active member of MERITAS and EDUCA (a Dominican non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the Dominican education system).

Dr. Rosa Campillo joined Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti in 1983, becoming the partner in charge of the Intellectual Property and Family Law Department in 1992. She led the firm's practice areas, including Estate Planning, Immigration, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Counseling, and Divorce, among others, providing comprehensive support to both domestic and international clients.

She has a solid track record in International Law and Intellectual Property, areas in which she has been recognized for her expertise and strategic vision. She is a Notary Public in the National District and has represented the firm in important international forums such as the International Trademark Association (INTA), of which she has been an active member for over four decades, and the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), where she has served as national delegate. She is also a founding member and past president of the Dominican Association of Intellectual Property (ADOPI) and a member of the Hispanic-Luso-American Institute of International Law (IHLADI), where she also serves as national delegate. She has also served as a Mediator for the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce and Production.

Previously, she headed the Legal Studies Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1962-1983) and has been a university professor of public and private international law, as well as intellectual property, at various Dominican universities for over three decades. She was Rector and co-founder of the Institute of Higher Studies in Business Law (IDEMPRESA), now known as the Luis Heredia Bonetti Higher Institute of Specialized Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities.

For her distinguished career, Dr. Campillo has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as a “Senior Statesperson,” considered a pioneer in the field of intellectual property in the Dominican Republic, and by Legal 500 Latin America as a “Leading Individual” in her practice.

Dr. Román Medina Diplán has been the managing partner of the Puerto Plata office since 1993, where he has acquired extensive experience representing individuals and international corporations in contracts, corporate law, foreign investment, real estate, tourism, casinos, and tax incentive programs.

Dr. Medina Diplán represents clients in negotiations related to real estate transactions and assists them in obtaining available tax incentives under Dominican law for certain projects, as well as in acquiring licenses and permits for the construction and operation of condominiums and tourism projects.

He has been recognized by Chambers Latin America as a leading lawyer in real estate and tourism, and by Legal 500 Latin America and Latin Lawyer.

Attorney Fiallo Paradas has been a partner at Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti since 2019, with over 20 years of experience in Intellectual Property, Business, Immigration, Labor Law, and Family Law. She has been an active member of the Dominican Association of Intellectual Property (ADOPI), where she served as president from 2020 to 2022, and represents the firm on the International Trademark Association (INTA), participating in various committees. Throughout her career, she has advised leading companies in diverse industries, helping them protect their intellectual property rights before entities such as ONAPI, ONDA, the Ministry of Public Health, and local courts.

Her experience encompasses cases involving product counterfeiting, copyright infringement, regulatory compliance, licensing, labor law, and immigration permits. In Family Law, she handles international adoptions, divorces, inheritances, and child custody cases. She has been consistently recognized by Chambers and Partners Latin America as an "Intellectual Property Associate to Watch" since 2015 and by Legal 500 Latin America as a "Next Generation Partner." She is also a professor of Intellectual Property at PUCMM and the National School of the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Angélica Noboa is a partner at Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti, leading the Foreign Trade, Competition, and Telecommunications departments. With over 30 years of experience, her practice focuses on competition, commercial arbitration, telecommunications, customs law, logistics, airport law, international taxation, data privacy, and administrative litigation and arbitration.

Throughout her career, she has held key roles such as Knowledge Manager at Baker McKenzie Mexico (2017-2021), Executive Director of the Mexico-Dominican Republic Binational Chamber of Commerce and Services (2020-2021), and Legal Counsel at the General Directorate of Customs (2007-2009). She was also an honorary member of the Drafting Committee for the Preliminary Draft of the Market Regulation Code (1997-1999) and participated in the Telecommunications Institutional Framework Reform Project (1995-1997). She also served as a pro bono collaborator with the Secretary of State for Industry and Trade in the drafting of the "Draft Law on the Defense of Competition" in 2006.

She has been recommended by Legal 500 Latin America for her work in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.

Laura Fernández-Peix is ​​a partner and coordinator of the corporate department at Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti, where she provides legal assistance to companies and investors in areas such as Commercial, Regulatory, Corporate, and Contract Law. Her experience spans a wide range of sectors, including private banks, pharmaceutical companies, free trade zones, fintech, airport operators, energy and telecommunications companies, among others. She has worked on company formation, dissolution, mergers and acquisitions, obtaining permits and special licenses, and joint ventures. She also has experience advising non-profit organizations.

Recommended by Legal 500 for several years, Ms. Fernández-Peix leads the Dominican jurisdiction of the Global Anti-Corruption Project, in which Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti has participated pro bono since 2014, covering 125 jurisdictions. Her approach encompasses both the private and public sectors, offering comprehensive consulting services that address the legal needs of diverse sectors and organizations.