Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
Band 3
Email address
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+1 809 289 2343About
Provided by Ecija Abogados
ECIJA in the Dominican Republic is lead by Gabriel Dejarden working along with a team of 20 specialised lawyers working on matters such us:
- Protection of fundamental laws: honour, privacy and own image.
- Intellectual property: laws relating to musical and audiovisual works. Infringement of intellectual property rights. Plagiarism.
- Electronic fraud. Internet fraud. Leakage of information. Trademark misuse.
- Proceedings to recover domains before the WIPO.
- Industrial property: Protection and claims for the infringement of brands, with their implications in terms of unfair competition. Industrial espionage, disclosure of confidential information.
- Corporate disputes: Challenging of corporate agreements: Accountability of the directors. Bankruptcy proceedings. Misrepresentations in company documentation, unfair agreements.
- Complaints: breaches of contract. Executions. Scams and misappropriation. Asset stripping.
- Sanction procedures. Sanctions relating to telecommunications, consumers and users and data protection. Administrative sanctions. Fiscal proceedings.
- Liability: Liability for defective products. Pecuniary liability of public administrations. Non-contractual liability.
- Real estate and business: construction defects. Construction faults. Proceedings in terms of licenses, sanctions, sealing of establishments, etc.
- Arbitration proceedings (Civil and Commercial Court of Arbitration, Chamber of Commerce, Institutional Arbitration, etc.)
Chambers Review
ECIJA is an expanding international firm that houses a solid dispute resolution practice in the Dominican Republic that is known forassisting pharmaceuticals, real estate developers, hotel groups and baseball teams in a range of administrative, civil and commercial disputes. The team regularly handles damages claims, breach of contract cases and bankruptcy proceedings. ItalBank is a new client win for the firm.
Work Highlights
- ECIJA represented Sanofi in a damages claim filed by a local distributor concerning the termination of a distribution agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ECIJA has an experienced, multi-dynamic teamthat can handle any situation with skill and competence. Its lawyers pay close attention to detail and keep us updated on each stage of the process."
"ECIJA has an experienced, multi-dynamic teamthat can handle any situation with skill and competence. Its lawyers pay close attention to detail and keep us updated on each stage of the process."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Edward Salcedo leads the firm's practice handling contentious matters. He is frequently seen representing clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
"Edward Salcedo acts in the best interests of his clients. He possesses a strategic mindset that aligns seamlessly with our company's vision."
Associate-to-watch Erika Gómez joins the rankings this year after eliciting noteworthy praise from market observers. She often advises clients on damages claims and breach of contract mandates.
"Erika Gómez is a very responsible lawyer who executes her duties flawlessly."