Real Estate & Tourism
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
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+1 (809) 255-0980About
Provided by Guzmán Ariza Abogados
Guzmán Ariza is the largest law firm practicing real estate and tourism law in the Dominican Republic, and the only one with a large nationwide clientele, divided among the island’s three major tourist destinations, and the city of Santo Domingo. We advise more clients in more transactions and locations than any other firm in the Dominican Republic.
It is important to note that most real estate and tourism-related transactions on the island take place outside of the city of Santo Domingo, which is not a major tourist destination. For this reason, the fact that we have offices not only in Santo Domingo but also in every developed tourist destination – where we are the largest law office in existence – gives us a decisive competitive advantage since we can provide clients in those regions with more cost-efficient and timely service than our competitors, not to mention that our lawyers are abreast of many local issues ignored by our colleagues from other firms.
Our capabilities span all aspects of the real estate industry, including the following:
- Due diligence
- Purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties
- Purchase and sale of developments and hotels
- Condominiums and Homeowner Associations
- Tax incentives for real estate developments
- Rental / lease agreements
- Brokerage arrangements
- Timeshare projects
- Condominiums and owners’ associations
- Foreclosures and evictions
- Title insurance
- Boundaries, easements and rights of way
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Construction contracts
- Property management
Chambers Review
Guzmán Ariza Abogados boasts a powerhouse practice group with a longstanding tradition of advising on complex real estate transactions and the development of tourism projects. Its strong team of highly experienced lawyers stands out for the lawyers' breadth of expertise, which ranges from counselling hotel groups on day-to-day operations to project financing and land and asset acquisition deals. Guzmán Ariza Abogados provides further counsel on permitting and licences, as well as environmental compliance.
Work Highlights
- Guzmán Ariza Abogados assisted Noval Properties with the acquisition of land, environmental and tourist permits, sales and condominium formation processes for a tourism-residential real estate project of 6.500 units.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Guzmán Ariza Abogados is trustworthy, responsible and has vast legal expertise. They have a thorough understanding of the international landscape, handling a wide range of foreign clients."
"Guzmán Ariza Abogados are everything we look for in a law firm. They are very serious and organised, and we have complete trust in their work."
"The team at Guzmán Ariza Abogados is trustworthy, responsible and has vast legal expertise. They have a thorough understanding of the international landscape, handling a wide range of foreign clients."
"Guzmán Ariza Abogados are everything we look for in a law firm. They are very serious and organised, and we have complete trust in their work."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Fabio Guzmán Ariza is regarded as a highly experienced and respected real estate practitioner.
"Fabio Guzmán Ariza is a well-known academic and prominent figure in the legal area of real estate and tourism."
Julio Brea-Guzmán has a strong track record of assisting with real estate transactions in the tourism sector. He is the head of the firm's real estate department for the Puerto Plata-Sosúa-Cabrera area.
"Julio Brea-Guzmán is a team leader who is characterised by his focus and sharp mind. He has exceptional management skills and a special ability to instill confidence in the client."
Partner Alfredo Guzmán-Saladín boasts expertise advising key clients in the real estate and tourism sphere.
"It gives me comfort to know that Alfredo Guzmán-Saladín is always reachable and responsive. He is always present, overseeing the strategy underlying each case."
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