JOHN P. SEIBEL

John P. Seibel is one of the leading Sports Law attorneys in the Dominican Republic. Throughout his years of practice, he has acquired extensive experience, primarily focused on litigation, covering civil and commercial law, criminal law, labor law, land disputes, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

His practice also encompasses advising companies on business law, with an emphasis on labor and social security matters.

His cross-cultural background, combined with his professional competence, places him in a privileged position to serve the needs of both local and foreign clients within the framework of Dominican law. This diversity of experience allows him to provide his clients with comprehensive counsel, delivering precise and effective legal solutions.

Associations

• Member, Bar Association of the Dominican Republic.
• Founding Member and Vice President, Dominican Esports Federation.

EXPERIENCE

Participated in the due diligence process of one of the leading Dominican banks acquired by a Canadian bank, and in the negotiation and drafting of branch transfer agreements and corporate and credit card loan portfolio contracts.

Assisted a pool of American and European financial institutions in the registration of collateral for a US$90,000,000.00 credit facility granted to a local hotel group.

Advised an international auditing firm on the termination of representation agreements for the Dominican Republic.

Represented a Trinidad and Tobago bank in regulatory matters, criminal, civil, and labor litigation involving clients and former employees.

Represented a major real estate development company in a mortgage foreclosure proceeding and eventual settlement agreement of a US$160,000,000.00 mortgage.

Represented several prominent telecommunications companies in regulatory matters, criminal, civil, and labor litigation involving users and former employees.

Advises professional sports leagues and teams on corporate, labor, tax, litigation, and administrative matters in the Dominican Republic.

Advises a major American fuel distribution company on civil, commercial, tax, and labor matters.

Represented an international aggregates and mining company in the acquisition of distribution and real estate rights from a major cement company. Represented an international financial institution in the mortgage foreclosure proceedings of a major hotel located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic.

Represents several Major League Baseball teams in the planning and construction of baseball academies located in the Dominican Republic.

Represents a Dominican rum producing company in civil, commercial, foreign trade, and other matters.

Represents one of the leading Dominican producers of series and reality shows in civil, commercial, corporate, and other matters.

Place of birth: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic