Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
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Provided by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández
Headrick has a premier Litigation Department that handles civil, commercial, labour, administrative, constitutional, regulatory, banking, sports, telecommunications, consumer, intellectual property, criminal and real estate disputes and litigation, as well as being a recognized leader in arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. This department currently has four partners and approximately 14 associates, in addition to 4 paralegals dedicated to this area.
The Firm has a portfolio of over 740 active litigation cases, which is likely to be the largest litigation portfolio in the country. In addition to the high volume of active cases we must point out the elevated number of cases that have reached the Supreme Court of Justice and we have obtained favourable decisions for our client.
Chambers Review
Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández is a powerhouse full-service firm that houses an outstanding team in the dispute resolution field. Its highly regarded contentious practice encompasses a wide range of areas, including administrative, commercial and criminal law litigation. The deep bench of noted practitioners boasts additional expertise assisting clients with international arbitration proceedings as well as debt recovery and property disputes. The firm's depth of practice allows the team to represent clients hailing from diverse industries such as banking and finance, telecommunications and life sciences, attracting both foreign and domestic clients, including governmental agencies.
Work Highlights
- Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández assisted Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica with the recognition and enforcement in the Dominican Republic of a foreign arbitral award granted in Panama.
Strengths
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"Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández's team is very attuned to commercial trends and brings a 360-degree perspective. They are also diligent and have a sense of urgency."
"The lawyers at Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández are clear, transparent, highly accessible and always there to help with quality service. They make us feel like we are their only client."
"Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández's team is very attuned to commercial trends and brings a 360-degree perspective. They are also diligent and have a sense of urgency."
"The lawyers at Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández are clear, transparent, highly accessible and always there to help with quality service. They make us feel like we are their only client."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Francisco Álvarez continues to garner ample praise from the market. He is an experienced lawyer able to take part in judicial cases, as well as in arbitration mandates.
"Francisco Álvarez is one of the most experienced lawyers when it comes to dispute resolution in the Dominican Republic."
Highly regarded practitioner Julio César Camejo Castillo is regularly sought out by clients to assist with a wide range of contentious mandates, including criminal actions, commercial disputes and civil proceedings in the Dominican Republic.
"Julio César is an excellent disputes lawyer. He is totally committed to our goals, hard-working and creative."
Notable partner Tomás Hernández Metz is frequently seen advising clients on civil claims, criminal actions and arbitration proceedings in the Dominican Republic.
"Tomás Hernández Metz pays close attention to detail and goes beyond mere legal advice for his clients."
Up-and-coming partner Juan Jose Espaillat is often seen representing clients in civil litigation regarding contractual disputes.
"Juan Jose Espaillat has profound knowledge and is deep and detail-oriented in his approach. He is a specialist in civil litigation."
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