Guzmán Ariza

Guzmán Ariza is a full-service firm with eight locations countrywide. The firm was founded in 1927 and has offices in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Las Terrenas, Casa de Campo, Samaná and Cabrera. It is a part of the SCG Legal and GGI Geneva Group International networks.   

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm is known for its work in the financial and corporate and project development practice areas. Many of its clients are international and represent a variety of industries. The team advises clients in matters relating to acquisitions, financing, restructurings and project financing and development.  

Key clients  

The firm’s key clients include Blue Orchard, Knauf Gips, Wells Fargo and UBS.  

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)  

Over the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate and project development.   

The financial and corporate team had a presence in the aviation, mining, banking, agriculture and investment funds sectors, among others. The team participated in complex transactions including restructurings, loan agreements and due diligence for various funds.  

The projects team worked on renewable energy, telecommunications, mining and various other projects. 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)  

ARENDAL $1.2 billion gold mine project  

PAWA restructuring  

POSCO $200 million natural gas infrastructure project 

Schrader Camargo $2 billion thermoelectric power plant project