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About Us

¿How was

P & W born?

Victor Polanco, a practicing lawyer in the Dominican Republic, and Michael Wyss, a Swiss entrepreneur and investor residing in Santo Domingo for over 14 years, combined their legal expertise and business acumen to establish a law firm. This firm brings together a team of professionals proficient in various legal domains and complementary fields, aiming to provide individuals and businesses with a streamlined and effective platform. Their goal is to offer expert assistance in legal affairs and investments, addressing both local and international needs, while addressing common concerns regarding irregularities and lack of confidence prevalent in the Dominican legal landscape.

In this regard, Polanco & Wyss (P & W) serves as a platform where professionals from diverse backgrounds and specializations provide legal services, emphasizing adherence to international standards coupled with high ethical standards in service and practice. These services are characterized by reliability, transparency, and efficiency, bolstered by the esteemed reputation of its founders.

The team at P & W comprises full-time professionals with extensive experience and academic qualifications, specializing in various fields of law, including finance and foreign investments, with proficiency in Spanish, English, and German.

As a reputable law firm in the Dominican Republic, P & W offers an excellent choice to address your legal needs.

At P&W Legal Services, our clients are the focal point of our operations, and we customize our strategies to cater to their individual needs. We invest significant resources to ensure that our clients leverage our extensive market knowledge and have access to a skilled professional team. Furthermore, we aim to deploy efficient, cutting-edge processes to adeptly handle any legal or investment scenario.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients, meeting their needs and interests through our extensive array of legal services. We operate within the framework of the law and legal security, advocating for justice and ethics at all times. With a commitment to professionalism and dedication, we strive to provide an exceptional experience in our services, continuously improving our processes in the delivery of legal assistance.

Our Vision

Our vision is to establish ourselves as the premier law firm offering tailored, confidential, and comprehensive solutions for legal, financial, and investment matters in the Dominican Republic. We are committed to allocating our resources to ensure our team of professionals attains international recognition for delivering innovative and effective legal services. Our goal is to consistently exceed client expectations, providing exceptional value, and making a positive impact on their lives and businesses.

¿Why choose our services?

By choosing us, you will benefit from a team of dedicated legal experts who will ensure your peace of mind and success in all your legal needs. We stand out for our in-depth understanding of legal complexities and our client-centric approach. With us, you will not only get legal advice, but a strategic and trusted partnership to support you every step of the way.

SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
We have a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals in different areas, forming a multidisciplinary team in the legal, accounting, financial, real estate, securities, and immigration areas. Our experience allows us to navigate efficiently through the legal processes, providing peace of mind and security.
CUSTOMIZATION
We understand that each client is unique, and we tailor our services to your specific needs. Whether you're investing in local businesses, acquiring real estate, or enjoying retirement, we craft tailored legal approaches. Our goal is to ensure that foreign investors obtain the most suitable residency permit and leverage optimal opportunities presented by incentive laws, all while minimizing tax liabilities, mirroring the benefits enjoyed by our local clientele.
Efficient management
Recognizing the significance of time in decision-making and legal processes, our team is dedicated to managing your case promptly and minimizing waiting times. We prioritize seamless collaboration with our international clients, ensuring a smooth transition to your new residence and business landscape in the Dominican Republic.
COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELING
We provide extensive guidance on legal, tax, and financial concerns, considering the social and cultural context of individuals and businesses. Our approach extends beyond handling applications, procedures, or permits; we aim to offer a holistic view of the issues at hand. We ensure that clients are thoroughly informed and at ease with every aspect of their life in the country.
Our Philosophy

Our core aim revolves around delivering unparalleled legal services, distinguished by their quality and ease of access. We aim to be instrumental in realizing every client’s goals, while also fostering the growth of exceptional legal expertise. Building enduring partnerships with clients, internal team members, and external professional affiliates is paramount. Through such collaborations, we strive to offer comprehensive, integrated solutions tailored to our clients’ diverse legal needs.

Our Strategy

Our strategy centers on a profound understanding of our clients’ needs, delivering tailored legal solutions that are dynamically adjusted to each case’s intricacies and evolving legislative landscape. Our objective is to pursue the most optimal solutions through proactive adaptation and exceptional service quality, all in favor of our clients. Our strategy is based on the following pillars:

 

Understanding of the case:

We conduct a thorough investigation of the case presented by the client, aiming to comprehend all its intricacies, circumstances, as well as the client’s interests, motivations, and desires. The acquisition of accurate, reliable, and high-quality information is indispensable for formulating a spectrum of strategies that aim to be effective.

Extensive research and legal analysis:

We conduct a comprehensive legal research and detailed analysis of the situation. This includes the review of laws, jurisprudence and any other relevant aspects.

Clear objectives:

We work with the client to establish realistic and achievable goals, in order to align expectations and measure the success of the defined legal strategy.

Internal Collaboration:

We foster collaboration among lawyers, our diverse team of professionals, and support staff, aiming to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to strategy formulation. This approach allows for the integration of additional perspectives, diverse alternatives, and more comprehensive solutions to effectively address our clients’ needs.

Constant Updating:

Our team remains vigilant about changes in legislation and jurisprudence. We recognize that staying updated ensures that our legal strategy aligns with the latest legal developments.

Resolute approach and alternatives:

We pursue pragmatic and decisive solutions, incorporating the option of resolving cases outside of court or through amicable negotiation into our strategy. We prioritize these approaches over prolonged litigation in certain instances.

Continuos evaluation and adjustment of strategies:

While maintaining our objectives, we routinely assess the strategy’s effectiveness and make adjustments as needed, considering the unique aspects of the case, emerging situations, internal and external contexts, and the needs and desires of our clients. We recognize the importance of flexibility in a dynamic legal landscape and are dedicated to implementing the most beneficial alternatives and strategies for our clients’ well-being.

Efficient management of time and resources:

We optimize time and available resources. Efficient management is crucial to meet deadlines and provide an effective service.

Efficient communication:

We ensure ongoing and transparent communication with our clients. Our commitment includes providing clear explanations of the legal process, potential outcomes, and any significant developments in the case, ensuring full accountability throughout.

Ethics, Transparency and Confidentiality:

We are dedicated to upholding high ethical standards, transparency, and maintaining a strict level of confidentiality. Customer confidence and trust is our main concern.

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Christian J.
Since I’ve been living in the Dominican Republic, Victor Polanco’s law firm has been handling all my legal matters, and even after over 10 years, I’m very satisfied with his work. The entire team works with a quality that wouldn’t be better in my home country, Germany, which is why I especially recommend PW to foreigners looking for a trustworthy, multilingual law firm with fair prices.
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Erick R. P.
Customer

“¡Fueron excepcionales en mi caso y pudimos ganarlo! Estoy muy feliz con los resultados, demasiado profesionales. ¡Altamente recomendados!”

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Marvin d'O.
Client
Excelente experiencia con la oficina de abogados PW en Santo Domingo. Profesionales, conocedores y sumamente atentos, me guiaron con claridad y eficiencia a través de mi situación legal, respondiendo todas mis dudas. Destacan por su competencia y empatía. Altamente recomendados para quien busque servicios legales de primera en la RD. ¡Servicio 5 estrellas!