Make sure what was promised is what you receive — and that the title ends up in your name.
Independent legal coordination from contract review through title registration. Whether you're closing on a pre-construction delivery or a ready property, we handle the legal process so nothing falls through the cracks.
Two ways CanaLaw supports your closing.
The right scope depends on where you are in the process. Both are handled directly by Gonzalo and fully independent from the seller, developer, or their attorneys.
Full Service: Due Diligence + Closing + Title
Complete legal protection from pre-purchase review through title registration.
Best for: ready properties and pre-construction deliveries where you need end-to-end legal oversight.
Closing + Title Transfer Only
For buyers who already completed due diligence and need legal support for the final stage.
Best for: pre-construction buyers whose project is approaching delivery.
How the process works.
Three phases, each coordinated by Gonzalo — from document review through title issuance.
Pre-Closing Legal Review
Before anything is signed, we verify the property's legal status and review all transaction documentation. This is where problems are caught — not after the money has changed hands.
Closing Coordination
We coordinate with the seller, developer, notary, and other parties to prepare and execute the closing — ensuring the documentation is consistent with the due diligence findings and the terms you agreed to.
Title Transfer & Registration
After closing, we handle the governmental process until the Certificate of Title is issued in your name. This phase involves coordination with the Registry of Titles and can take several weeks depending on the jurisdiction.
Why your closing attorney should be independent.
In most Dominican Republic real estate transactions, the closing attorney is selected and paid by the developer or seller. That creates a problem: the person managing the legal process has a relationship — and often a financial arrangement — with the other side of the deal.
That doesn't mean the closing attorney is dishonest. It means they have a structural incentive for the deal to close, and their primary obligation isn't to you.
CanaLaw sits on your side of the table. We don't represent the developer, the agent, or the seller. Our fee is the same whether the deal closes or not. If we find a problem during the review, we tell you — and we don't worry about preserving a business relationship on the other side.
Every closing engagement is handled directly by Gonzalo — not delegated to junior associates. You work with the attorney who signs the documents.
What clients say about the closing process.
"Gonzalo Sanchez is a rare gem. He is trustworthy, polite, patient, pleasant and easy to work with. Gonzalo has gone beyond his duties as a lawyer, helping us to complete a most difficult transaction with extreme patience and efficiency. We would recommend him without reservation."
— Leela Sitahal, Canada
"Cana Law offers a personalised superior service and they make you feel like one of the family. Gonzalo who I mainly deal with, he always goes that extra mile to help and I really appreciate his expertise, support and advice. They are always available when you need them."
— Stephen Henderson, United Kingdom
Ready to discuss your closing?
Tell us about your property and where you are in the process. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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Don't close without someone on your side of the table.
Independent legal oversight from an attorney who earns the same whether the deal closes or not.
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