Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores is a multidisciplinary law firm based in the Dominican Republic that offers a broad range of corporate, business, and advisory services. The firm draws on the deep local and international experience of its founders, who have served in premier Dominican firms and in the legal departments of Fortune 500 companies in the United States, shaping a sophisticated approach to complex transactions and cross border matters. The practice is distinguished by precise legal craft, strategic foresight, and a client centered service model that aligns with each client’s objectives.

Clients receive responsive and accessible service, with a strong emphasis on availability and continuous support whenever needed. The firm maintains offices in Santo Domingo and Santiago, enabling coordinated representation for local and multinational clients and ensuring timely assistance in urgent matters across locations. This client service philosophy extends to a proactive approach to risk management, compliance, and dispute avoidance, reflecting the firm commitment to protecting client interests at every stage of a matter.

Its practice areas include Corporate & Commercial, Business, Employment & Labor, Lawsuits & Disputes, and Criminal Defense, with a clear focus on corporate transactions, governance, compliance, litigation, and dispute resolution. The partners have substantial experience handling complex corporate matters, due diligence, and governance for major clients, including work with Fortune 500 enterprises in the United States. The firm also emphasizes anti money laundering compliance and proactive risk management across advisory and litigation engagements.

About Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Business
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores counsels on corporate structures, transactional matters and governance for Dominican and international clients. Building on the founders experience with Fortune 500 companies in the United States, the firm supports complex deals with drafting, negotiating and due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions, while tailoring governance and compliance programs to client needs.
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

Business

Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores provides strategic business counsel and advisory services for projects and ongoing operations, aligning corporate and commercial considerations with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Employment & Labor

Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores delivers employment and labor law guidance, including contract review, workplace compliance and representation in labor matters, leveraging extensive experience in labor issues across Dominican industries.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores handles litigation and alternative dispute resolution, focusing on preventive strategies to reduce litigation risk and effective representation in civil, administrative and labor disputes, as well as criminal matters when relevant.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

Criminal Defense

Canela Contreras - Abogados Consultores provides criminal defense rooted in a strong background in criminal law; the founders hold advanced credentials in criminal law and bring long standing experience representing clients in labor and criminal matters.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition
International Criminal Law

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