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. 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.   

Highlights 

Guzmán Ariza has been actively involved in significant cross-border deals, showcasing their expertise in corporate finance. In a $65 million PPP project, it advised Ridge Partners on the concession of a solid waste processing plant, facilitating its conversion to biofuel and bioproducts. Its role included negotiating financing and revising the final concession contract with the National Energy Commission.  

Additionally, Guzmán Ariza is advising on consortium negotiations with Barrick Gold for the $1 billion extension of the Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine, a project that will elevate Barrick’s total investment in the country to $7 billion. 

Key clients 

POSCO Engineering and Construction, Tyson Foods, MetroBank, The Walt Disney Company and Global Bank Corporation.