Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Dominican Republic
Band 1
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Provided by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández
Headrick has one of the most complete and distinguished corporate departments in the country. The department sets itself apart not only for the capacity and experience of its members, but also for the diversity of matters handled for a significant client portfolio, both national and international with presence in the Dominican Republic. This department currently has 7 partners and approximately 15 associates, in addition to 4 paralegals, exclusively dedicated to this area.
From its inception, the Firm has focused on building a strong asset finance and banking practice, and currently provides legal assistance to local and foreign financial institutions in a wide array of such matters. The firm provides ongoing assistance to local banks Banco BHD León, Banco Santa Cruz and Scotiabank, as well as the local branch of Citibank. It has also served as local counsel to international financing institutions, including Citibank, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, the Royal Bank of Canada, BNP Paribas, the Exim Bank of the United States, BNDES (the Brazilian Development and Export Bank), the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) among others.
Chambers Review
Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández is a distinguished multidisciplinary firm benefiting from a deep bench of talented practitioners who are well versed in a range of commercial matters. The team is routinely instructed by key domestic and international clients to advise on major M&A transactions and corporate finance mandates. The department boasts additional expertise assisting notable financial institutions with loan agreements and securities offerings.
Strengths
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"In all industries and transactions we have felt continuously advised and protected by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández, who have always provided top-notch talent to cater to our needs."
"All of the lawyers we have worked with at Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández aim to be business allies, going further than mere legal advice and seeking solutions that are advantageous for the company from a commercial standpoint."
"In all industries and transactions we have felt continuously advised and protected by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández, who have always provided top-notch talent to cater to our needs."
"All of the lawyers we have worked with at Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández aim to be business allies, going further than mere legal advice and seeking solutions that are advantageous for the company from a commercial standpoint."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Roberto Rizik is a founding partner and co-head of department at the firm. Clients benefit from his extensive experience in the Dominican Republic's corporate and financial spheres.
Pre-eminent partner Mary Fernández Rodríguez continues to garner stellar praise from interviewees. Clients also benefit from her market-leading intellectual property practice.
"Mary Fernández Rodríguez has swift answers. She also shows technical ability to deal with the matters. She solves everything."
"Mary Fernández Rodríguez is very proactive, responsive and professional."
Jaime Senior regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance transactions, and foreign investment. He is able to advise on cross-border matters. Senior is also qualified to practise in New York, as well as the Dominican Republic. He worked at Sidley Austin's New York office for six years.
"Jaime Senior is very pragmatic and solution-oriented. He is extremely responsive."
Well-regarded partner Marisol Vicens Bello is frequently seen advising clients on their energy projects, as well as handling key acquisition deals.
"Marisol Vicens Bello has great expertise in corporate matters. She is very experienced and gave us really good solutions. She demonstrated really good corporate lawyer knowledge."
Noteworthy partner and co-head of department Sarah De León Perelló is well versed in advising notable multinational clients on the divestment of assets and the negotiation of commercial agreements. She is also well placed to assist with M&A transactions.
"Sarah De León Perelló's keen business acumen and willingness to go the extra mile for the client has been an asset for everybody at the negotiating table."
Active partner Eileen Jiménez Cantisano frequently assists key clients in the corporate and financial sectors with acquisitions and investment processes.
"Eileen Jiménez Cantisano is very quick and a fast learner."
Up-and-coming partner Fernando Marranzini continues to receive strong praise from interviewees for his work in the corporate and financial spheres.
"Fernando Marranzini is very good and has high standards. Fernando speaks English perfectly. He is responsive, smart and hard-working."
Associate-to-watch Naomi Rodríguez Manzueta continues to receive endorsement for her work assisting with key corporate and financial transactions.
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