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About
Provided by Jaime M. Senior
Practice Areas
Senior Partner at Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández and member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Mr. Senior practices in matters of civil, commercial and business organizational laws generally, with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, banking and financial transactions and foreign investment. Mr. Senior has been recognized by several international publications. Chambers & Partners distinguishes Mr. Senior as among the top lawyers in the country in its most recent Corporate/Commercial guide, noting that clients state that “he is an impeccable lawyer with great legal skills. He is a professional who inspires respect and trust." In its Real Estate & Tourism guide, notes that he "is instrumental when working with international counterparts," adding "he has a lot of experience and knowledge and also pays a great deal of attention to his clients".
Career
Mr. Senior holds a law degree of Doctor en Derecho, Summa cum Laude from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, and a Juris Doctor from Cornell University Law School, and is admitted to practice in the State of New York. Prior to joining Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández as a partner, Mr. Senior worked for six years as an associate in the New York office of Sidley Austin LLP.
Professional Memberships
• President of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Young Business Leaders (Asociación Nacional de Jóvenes Empresarios - ANJE).
• Member of the Board of the National Council of Business (Consejo Nacional de la Empresa Privada – CONEP), the umbrella organization for business in the Dominican Republic, and coordinator of its Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee.
• Member of the Board of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo.
• Chair of the Dominican Republic Country Chapter of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.
• Member of the Executive Committee of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.
• Weekly columnist for the “El Dinero” financial newspaper regarding legal and financial matters (“Econolegales”).
Chambers Review
Latin America
Distinguished partner Jaime Senior moves into the top band this year following impressive market plaudits. He regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance transactions, and foreign investment. He is able to advise on cross-border matters.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Jaime Senior is a very experienced lawyer with a thorough understanding of commercial and legislative issues in the country."
"Jaime Senior's wealth of experience and his proficiency in the US and the Dominican law help him handle cross-border transactions with ease."
"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."
"Jaime Senior is a very experienced lawyer with a thorough understanding of commercial and legislative issues in the country."
"Jaime Senior's wealth of experience and his proficiency in the US and the Dominican law help him handle cross-border transactions with ease."
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