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Commercial & Corporate Law
End-to-end legal support for businesses — formation, governance, contracts, and growth transactions. Particular depth in M&A for banking and insurance.
A boutique Dominican law and notary firm advising domestic and international clients across corporate, real estate, foreign investment, and dispute resolution — with more than three decades of partner-level service.
Oficina Bisonó, S.R.L. is a Dominican law and notary firm founded in 1993 by Dr. Marcos Bisonó R. Haza. With offices in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana-Bávaro, we provide comprehensive legal services to domestic and international clients across civil and commercial law, real estate, corporate transactions, arbitration, intellectual property, and foreign investment.
Our commitment is to deliver not just legal advice — but results: maximized opportunities and solutions built to last.
From corporate formation to cross-border investment, our work covers the full legal architecture our clients need to operate and grow in the Dominican Republic.
End-to-end legal support for businesses — formation, governance, contracts, and growth transactions. Particular depth in M&A for banking and insurance.
Property acquisitions, title certification, and condominium law — under Law 108-05 and Condominium Law 5038.
Legal structuring for international investors entering the Dominican market with full compliance and protection.
Dispute resolution before Dominican civil and commercial courts and before domestic and international arbitration tribunals — with a preference for negotiated resolution and robust advocacy when required.
Trademark registration, copyright, and IP protection in the DR and internationally — via ONAPI.
Legal setup and compliance for operations within Dominican free trade zones, under Law 8-90 and CNZFE.
We do not measure ourselves by volume. We measure ourselves by the depth of focus we bring to every engagement — and by the outcomes our clients can point to.
Founded in Santo Domingo in 1993, we have more than 30 years of experience navigating Dominican law — including the regulatory frameworks that matter most to investors, developers, and corporations.
We serve clients from across the Americas, Europe, and beyond — with the cultural fluency to bridge legal systems and the language fluency to do it in Spanish or English.
Every client engages directly with experienced attorneys, not junior associates. You receive the depth of attention your matter deserves — and a single point of accountability.
Oficina Bisonó guided our company through a complex acquisition in Santo Domingo with remarkable clarity and professionalism. We would not have navigated the process without them.
We have trusted Oficina Bisonó with every real estate transaction in the Dominican Republic for the past eight years. Their knowledge of local property law is unmatched.
From company incorporation to ongoing commercial contracts, Marcos Bisonó and his team have been an indispensable part of our business in the DR.
Send us a note about your matter and we'll respond within one business day. Spanish and English. Initial conversations are confidential.