Real Estate & Tourism
Latin America Guide 2025 : Dominican Republic
Band 3
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Provided by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández
The Real Estate & Tourism Department is a key department of the firm; with tourism being an important economic factor in the country and with increasing foreign investment in this area, the department has seen a growth in the work load and projects. The firm offers our clients an added value as its partners and associates have hands on information regarding legal reforms in course. Furthermore, by being a full-service firm it can provide its clientele not only the most advanced and updated advice on these areas, but also in other related areas that have implications over real estate matters, such as Tax Law, Environmental Law, Social Security Law, Labour Law, etc.
Grupo Punta Cana, one of the largest tourism groups in the country and owner/operator of the international airport at Punta Cana is client of the firm. The firm also represents Playa Grande Golf Resort, a large tourism project on the country’s north coast, in its development. Tropicalia, a development by the Cisneros Group anchored by a Four Seasons Resort, is a key client of the practice.
Chambers Review
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández's solid real estate and tourism team is known for handling transactional mandates, including advising on financing, asset acquisitions and lease agreements. Its client portfolio features well-known local and international developers, as well as investors in the hospitality sector.
Work Highlights
- Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández advised Inversiones Cuatro Estaciones on the legal requirements for the development of the Tropicalia project, including drafting and negotiation of real estate purchase and sale agreements and construction agreements as well as on the financing for the development of a Four Seasons Resort in the Dominican Republic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge with a keen understanding of social, economic and business trends allows them to deliver legal advice that is sound, strategic and realistic."
"The firm's ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge with a keen understanding of social, economic and business trends allows them to deliver legal advice that is sound, strategic and realistic."
Notable Practitioners
Experienced practitioner Jaime Senior is well reputed in the market and continues to represent important clients in a variety of real estate transactions. He complements his real estate capabilities with corporate, commercial, and banking and finance expertise.
"Jaime Senior possesses a business-oriented mindset that aligns seamlessly with our corporate objectives. He understands the importance of finding practical solutions to legal challenges."