November 2, 2026
The acquisition of Playa Resorts Holding B.V., completed in 2025 and led by Pellerano Nadal Partner Marielle Garrigó, received the Impact Deal of the Year – Tourism award.
Pellerano Nadal is proud to have acted as legal counsel to Tortuga Resort, in its capacity as the buyer, in the acquisition of Playa Resorts Holding B.V., a transaction completed in 2025 that was recognized in 2026 with the Impact Deal of the Year – Tourism award at the IFLR Americas Awards, presented by International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
The transaction, which involved US$1.475 billion in senior secured financing through Turquoise Topco Limited, represents a significant milestone for the tourism and financial sectors in the region.
Legal counsel in a transaction of international significance
As part of this transaction, Pellerano Nadal provided legal counsel in the Dominican Republic to Tortuga Resort, advising the buyer throughout the acquisition of Playa Resorts Holding B.V.
The transaction was led by Marielle Garrigó, Partner at Pellerano Nadal, who headed the firm's team involved in this significant transaction, alongside Génesis Rodríguez, Partner, and Eduardo Pellerano, Associate.
The acquisition underscores the importance of specialized legal counsel in large-scale financing and asset acquisition transactions, particularly in strategic sectors such as tourism, which continues to play a fundamental role in the economic development of the Dominican Republic.
Recognition of the transaction's significance
The Impact Deal of the Year – Tourism award, presented at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026, recognizes the significance of the transaction within the financial and corporate sectors, highlighting its impact on the tourism industry.
For Pellerano Nadal, this recognition represents an opportunity to celebrate the work carried out alongside its client and reaffirm its commitment to providing high-quality legal services in complex, cross-border transactions.