AP Abogados & Consultores is a Dominican law firm with deep roots and more than 50 years of experience in civil and penal practice. The firm derives its expertise from two revered jurists, Dr. R. R. Artagnan Pérez Méndez and Dr. Persiles Ayanes Pérez M., who have shaped legal doctrine, presided over key commissions, and taught at leading universities. Based in Santo Domingo, the firm is recognized for rigorous advocacy, precise legal analysis, and a commitment to safeguarding clients' interests.

AP Abogados & Consultores offers a broad suite of practice areas aligned with business and personal legal needs, including Corporate & Commercial, Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property and related areas. The team supports clients through governance matters, sophisticated transactions, cross-border work, and regulatory considerations, with a focus on practical, risk-adjusted solutions that enable strategic growth and investment.

Client service at AP Abogados & Consultores is anchored in a client-first approach, with individualized attention, discretion, and efficiency. The human capital comprises senior lawyers, notaries, and a multidisciplinary team who bring public and private sector experience to every engagement, ensuring timely, clear, and responsible legal guidance. The firm’s values, including fidelity, discretion, honesty, efficiency, security, flexibility, and seizing opportunities, guide every client interaction from initial assessment to resolution.

About AP ABOGADOS & CONSULTORES

11 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Family
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

AP Abogados & Consultores provides strategic corporate and commercial counseling, including governance, contract drafting and review, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance for local and international clients. The team supports clients through cross-border transactions and capital market considerations, aligning legal strategy with business objectives while managing risk.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Criminal Defense

AP Abogados & Consultores offers experienced criminal defense representation in the Dominican Republic, drawing on the founders' long track record in penal law and their involvement in national penal code reforms. The firm represents clients in criminal proceedings, designs procedural strategies, and seeks favorable outcomes through skilled advocacy and careful case management.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

AP Abogados & Consultores provides employment and labor law services including contract negotiation, workforce compliance, and representation in labor disputes. The team utilizes broad civil and labor experience to help clients minimize risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect workforce interests.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Family

AP Abogados & Consultores handles family law and estates with sensitivity and discretion, including matrimonial matters, child custody, and succession planning. The firm focuses on individualized service, clear communication, and efficient resolution of family matters to protect clients' interests and preserve family harmony.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Intellectual Property

AP Abogados & Consultores protects intellectual property rights through trademarks and copyrights, licensing strategies, enforcement actions, and IP portfolio management. The team works with clients to develop IP strategies aligned with business goals and to resolve disputes efficiently.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

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