DMK Abogados is proud to announce its outstanding positioning in the Chambers Global 2026 ranking, one of the most prestigious international publications evaluating the performance of law firms and practitioners worldwide.
The firm has once again been recognized as a leading law firm in the Dominican Republic, maintaining its top-ranked status for 18 consecutive years, with rankings in Real Estate & Tourism (Band 1), Corporate / Commercial (Band 4), Labour, and Environmental Law.
This recognition further consolidates DMK Abogados’ trajectory as a benchmark firm in the Dominican and regional markets, reaffirming its commitment to technical excellence, strategic counsel, and results-driven legal solutions.
Real Estate & Tourism – Band 1
The Real Estate & Tourism practice once again achieves Band 1 status, reinforcing its leadership within the sector.
Chambers highlights:
“DMK Abogados’ excellent practice group is consistently recognized for advising prestigious national and multinational players in the tourism sector across a wide range of transactions related to large-scale real estate and hotel developments, as well as for its involvement in contentious matters within the real estate and tourism industries.”
The firm is also recognized for its advisory role in regulatory mandates, permitting processes, tax incentive structures, environmental considerations, and in the negotiation and structuring of franchise agreements for renowned international hotel chains.
Client testimonials included in the ranking state:
“The DMK Abogados team supports us in complex matters with a practical, close, and execution-oriented approach, standing out for its highly efficient response times.”
“DMK Abogados demonstrates a clear orientation toward international clients and strong capabilities in handling cross-border matters. The firm distinguishes itself through its extensive experience and its leadership position in the real estate market.”
Individual Recognitions
Enrique de Marchena Kaluche – Band 1 (Real Estate & Tourism)
The distinguished partner is the only lawyer ranked under the individual category within this practice area.
“He is recognized by market sources as a leader in the tourism sector and possesses extensive and proven experience advising top-tier clients.”
Patricia Read Schott – Band 4
In both Real Estate & Tourism and Corporate / Commercial, the partner continues to strengthen her Band 4 positioning.
Chambers notes:
“She enjoys strong recognition for her real estate and tourism practice, providing comprehensive advice on the transactional components of real estate matters.”
“She stands out for her high level of dedication to her work and her clients, consistently exceeding expectations and delivering strategic counsel focused on achieving favorable outcomes.”
Sustained Commitment to Excellence
DMK Abogados’ positioning in Chambers Global 2026 reflects the strength of its team, the trust of its clients, and its ability to deliver strategic legal solutions aligned with the highest international standards.
The firm expresses its sincere gratitude to its clients and partners for their continued confidence and reiterates its commitment to providing high-level legal counsel grounded in technical rigor, commercial vision, and an international perspective.
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