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About the Team

We are a team committed to our clients. We try to become the legal “doctor” of the clients, always present and ready to assist, provide legal counseling, and accompany them in any legal process they need. We are always open to solve any situations and problems that arise in the client’s daily life and/or businesses.

Partners

Elaine W. Senra

Founding Partner

 esenra@legalframedr.com

Juan Carlos González

Partner

 jgonzalez@legalframedr.com 

Carolina Sánchez

Partner

csanchez@legalframedr.com

Lawyers

Joaquín González

Lawyer

cjgonzalez@legalframedr.com

Francis F. Montás

Lawyer

fmontas@legalframedr.com

Joaquín González

He is an attorney at the firm. His practice focuses on civil, commercial, corporate, and family law, as well as litigation and regulatory proceedings related to the development and operation of projects.

He is part of the firm’s Litigation Division, where he assists in handling civil, commercial, and family disputes, providing support in the preparation and follow-up of judicial and extrajudicial proceedings.

He also works with the Corporate Business and Tourism practice, particularly in managing permits, authorizations, and administrative procedures required for the development and operation of projects. He has experience in processing tax incentives and exemptions under special regimes applicable in the Dominican Republic, including those established under Law No. 158-01 on Tourism Development Promotion.

His corporate practice also includes assisting with corporate matters, preparing and reviewing corporate and contractual documentation, and following up on proceedings before governmental and administrative authorities.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, graduating Cum Laude, from Universidad del Caribe (2017). He has completed specialized courses, diploma programs, and workshops in real estate law, civil law, anti-money laundering, and legislation applicable to the promotion of the tourism sector.

He also holds a degree in Systems and Computer Engineering from Universidad Dominicana O&M (2009), an academic background that complements his legal practice with a technical and analytical perspective.

He is a member of the Dominican Republic Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana – CARD).

Pedro Báez

He is a Senior Associate and a member of the firm’s Corporate Business and Tourism Division.

He has more than ten years of experience in corporate and commercial law, advising domestic and international companies on complex matters relating to their operations and business activities in the Dominican Republic.

His practice includes corporate structuring and reorganizations, corporate governance, the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and legal support in the development and execution of business transactions.

He has extensive experience in the preparation, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements of various types, as well as in identifying and managing legal risks associated with contractual relationships and corporate transactions.

He is also actively involved in matters related to the tourism sector, including the management and follow-up of permits, authorizations, and administrative procedures required for the development and operation of projects, working in coordination with government authorities and other stakeholders involved in these processes.

His professional background includes experience at both law firms and in in-house legal management positions, enabling him to combine a strong legal foundation with a practical understanding of companies’ operational, commercial, and strategic needs.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) (2012) and has completed additional studies and specialized diploma programs in Corporate Law, Labor Law, Tax Law, Compliance, Contracts, Intellectual Property, Anti-Money Laundering, and Public-Private Partnerships, among other areas.

He is a member of the Dominican Republic Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana – CARD).

Languages: Spanish and English.

Jhonny Aristy
Received his Law degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo -UASD (2004). Master in Labor Law and Social Security - UASD (2015), Master in Defense and National Security, from the Higher Institute for Defense (2017), specialty in Civil Procedural Law-UASD (2007). He has completed different studies and diplomas in Public Management and Transparency, Political Communication, and Electoral Campaign Design. He has developed his professional career practicing as a lawyer specializing in labor law, social security, civil law and electoral law. Active member of the Bar Association of the Dominican Republic (CARD) and the Dominican Bar Association (ADOMA).
Carolina Sánchez
Lawyer specialized in immigration law. Degree in Law from the University of the Third Age, 1995-2000. Diploma in Civil Procedure Law from the Universidad Autónoma of Santo Domingo, 1999-2000. Carolina Sánchez exercises her main practice in Immigration Law, being a specialist in the jurisdictions of the Dominican Republic, the United States, and Spain. Her practice encompasses Civil Law and Family Law. She belongs to the Association of Immigration Lawyers (ASOMIGRA) of the Dominican Republic and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) as an International Associate or associated international lawyer. She worked for more than 14 years in the Legal Office of Dr. Yadira Morel as an associate lawyer until she joined Legal Frame, González-Senra & Consultants as a partner in June 2012. Active member of the Bar Association of the Dominican Republic. Carolina is currently in charge of the Immigration Law Division of this Firm.
Juan Carlos González

He is a partner at the firm and heads the Litigation Division.

His practice focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, with particular experience in commercial, real estate, and civil disputes, including matters involving the commercial and tourism sectors. He represents companies, institutions, and private clients in the strategic protection and defense of their interests.

He has been recognized by the international legal directory Chambers and Partners in the area of Dispute Resolution for several consecutive years. This recognition reflects his professional track record and established position in the Dominican market, particularly in handling complex and significant dispute resolution matters.

His practice combines extensive litigation experience with an in-depth knowledge of commercial, real estate, banking, financial, and tourism law, enabling him to approach disputes from a comprehensive perspective that takes into account both their legal and commercial implications. He has handled corporate disputes, contractual breaches, real estate disputes, enforcement of security interests, litigation involving registered property rights, disputes arising from financial transactions, and litigation concerning the protection and defense of consumer rights, among other matters.

He also has extensive experience in the recovery and restructuring of loan portfolios, both secured and unsecured, as well as in civil and labor disputes.

His practice further includes advising and representing clients in family law and succession matters, including estate determination and partition proceedings, the management and resolution of inheritance disputes, divorce proceedings, and other family matters requiring a combination of legal judgment, strategic thinking, and careful management of the relationships between the parties involved.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, graduating Cum Laude, from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) (1998), where he subsequently earned a Master’s degree in Business Law and Economic Legislation (2001). In 2025, he earned a Master’s degree in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, jointly offered by the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV).

Before joining Legal Frame, González-Senra & Consultants as a partner, he practiced for more than twelve years at Melo, Martínez & Contín Abogados (formerly GM Consultores Legales), where he developed extensive experience in litigation and real estate, financial, and corporate matters. Previously, he was a member of the team at Castaños & Castaños for more than four years.

He holds an Anti-Money Laundering Associate (AMLA) certification from Florida International University and FIBA, and is a member of the Dominican Republic Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana – CARD).

Languages: Spanish and English, both fluent.

Francis F. Montás

He is a Senior Associate and a member of the firm’s Litigation Division.

His practice focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, with particular experience in labor, civil, commercial, and family law matters, as well as debt recovery and accounts receivable collection.

Labor and employment law is one of his primary areas of practice. He has experience handling disputes arising from employment relationships and representing clients in contentious matters and proceedings related to this area of law.

For three years, he was part of the Dirección General de Trabajo (General Directorate of Labor), where he was responsible for coordinating attorneys within the labor system nationwide. This experience strengthened his practical knowledge of employer-employee relations and administrative labor procedures.

In litigation, he participates in the analysis and strategic management of disputes, the preparation of procedural filings, and the monitoring of cases before the courts. His approach combines judicial representation with the assessment of negotiation and dispute resolution alternatives tailored to each client’s interests.

He also has extensive experience managing and recovering credit portfolios and accounts receivable for commercial companies, including extrajudicial collection efforts, judicial debt recovery proceedings, and follow-up on outstanding obligations. This experience enables him to address contractual breaches and credit-related disputes from both a legal and commercial perspective.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) (2018) and has completed specialized studies and diploma programs in Labor Law and Social Security.

He is a member of the Dominican Republic Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana – CARD).

Languages: Spanish and English.

Ana Y. Soriano
Graduated in law from Universidad Organización & Método (O&M) (2015-2019). She has completed different studies in corporate law and money laundering law. Ana Soriano has developed her professional career practicing in the corporate and tourism sectors, obtaining licenses and permits for the tourism business. She is fluent in Spanish and English and is currently studying French and Italian at an intermediate level. She forms part of the Firm's Corporate Business and Tourism Division.
Elaine W. Senra

She is a founding partner of the firm and heads the Corporate Business and Tourism Division.

Her practice focuses on corporate and business law, with a particular emphasis on the hospitality and tourism industry, foreign investment, project development, and real estate transactions.

She has been recognized by Chambers and Partners for several consecutive years in the area of Tourism, reflecting her professional track record and established position in the Dominican market in providing legal counsel to developers, investors, operators, and other stakeholders in the tourism industry.

She has extensive experience advising on the development, structuring, negotiation, and operation of complex tourism and real estate projects.

Her practice includes asset acquisitions and development, corporate structuring, foreign investment, commercial contracts, financing, and the structuring and regulatory management of tourism-oriented residential condominium developments operated under internationally renowned hotel brands. She also advises on relationships between developers and operators, as well as regulatory matters related to the development and operation of hotel and tourism projects.

She also advises on the structuring and implementation of tax incentives for local projects, including processes involving special tax regimes applicable to the sector, as well as transactions involving the acquisition, transfer, and development of real estate assets.

Her experience includes providing legal counsel for commercial projects from their initial structuring and development stages through to their operation and commercialization.

Her corporate practice also encompasses corporate reorganizations, foreign investment, corporate governance, commercial contract negotiations, new business development, and strategic advisory services to domestic and international companies operating in the Dominican Republic.

Prior to founding Legal Frame, González-Senra & Consultants, she served for more than five years as Head of Legal Affairs for an internationally renowned tourism and real estate complex, where she oversaw in-house legal matters and was directly involved in domestic and international negotiations relating to its development, operations, financing, and promotion. This experience gives her first-hand insight into the legal, operational, and commercial considerations involved in the development and management of large-scale tourism projects.

Previously, she spent five years as an associate attorney in the Foreign Investment practice at Pellerano & Herrera, advising international companies and investors on establishing and developing their operations in the Dominican Republic.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) (1998). She earned a Master’s degree in International Trade Law from Universidad APEC (2001) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EUDE Business School, Spain (2021), specializing in Tourism and Sustainable Development. She has also completed specialized studies in consumer law, technology law, international trust law, compliance, tourism law, corporate governance, and anti-money laundering.

She is a member of the Dominican Republic Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana – CARD).

Languages: Spanish and English, both fluent.
Mayrenix Aquino

She is a Junior Associate and a member of the firm’s Corporate Business and Tourism Division.

Her practice focuses primarily on corporate, real estate, and regulatory matters related to tourism projects. She provides support in managing permits, authorizations, and administrative procedures associated with the development and operation of tourism projects.

Prior to joining Legal Frame, she completed a training program in the Legal Department of Las Américas International Airport (AILA), where she gained exposure to matters involving sanctions, penalties, and compliance with sector-specific regulatory obligations.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA), Santo Domingo Campus (2024). She has also completed additional training in Registry and Real Estate Law.