ECIJA advises the New York Mets on the expansion and modernization of their academy in the Dominican Republic

The New York Mets have inaugurated a fully renovated and state-of-the-art high-performance sports center at their Boca Chica academy in the Dominican Republic, representing a significant investment in the player's development infrastructure of the organization.

Ecija Dominican Republic represented the New York Mets in the expansion and modernization project, which involved an investment of approximately 10 million dollars. The Ecija team provided comprehensive advice throughout the process, managing the drafting and negotiation of the construction contract, as well as legal assistance in contractual, tax, construction law and insurance matters, ensuring the smooth development of the project from both a legal and business perspective.

The transaction was led by Gabriel Dejarden, partner and director of the NOLA Region of Ecija, alongside Edward Salcedo, partner of Ecija Dominican Republic.

The Mets have had a presence in the country for several decades. With this flagship project, they reinforce their long-standing commitment to developing elite international talent trained within the organization.

The new facilities include a 10,000 square-foot gym with a nutrition area, 18 suite-style rooms with individual workspaces, two new classrooms, offices, and an expanded training area with hot and cold plunge pools. Other enhancements include a 60-yard agility track, a 5,200 square-foot expansion of the batting cages, and a completely renovated locker room. The project also incorporated 12 new player rooms within the existing complex.

This operation reinforces Ecija's expertise in advising on international investment projects and developments related to the sports sector, consolidating its position in the regional market and in high-impact operations.

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