Maria Portes Goris

Senior Associate

Ms. Portes has broad-based experience advising established companies on corporate, energy matters, intellectual property, real estate, and tourism; including permits for development and execution of projects, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, transfer of shares, and due diligence.

She also advises on concessions for renewable energy projects and matters related to the generation, distribution, and commercialization of energy and oil.

Ms. Portes’ legal advice in relation to the first gas pipeline of the East region of the country is notable. This groundbreaking project allowed the Dominican Republic to become the country with the most diversified energy matrix in Central America and the insular Caribbean.

In addition, Ms. Portes represents international companies in tenders participation related to the purchase of energy and coal. Chambers recognizes her as a notable practitioner for real estate and tourism matters. A client describes her as a “well-organized lawyer who is knowledgeable of the area and whose work provides you with peace of mind.”