About

Provided by Ecija Abogados

ECIJA in the Dominican Republic is lead by Gabriel Dejarden working along with a team of 20 specialised lawyers working on matters such us: 

  • Protection of fundamental laws: honour, privacy and own image.
  • Intellectual property: laws relating to musical and audiovisual works. Infringement of intellectual property rights. Plagiarism.
  • Electronic fraud. Internet fraud. Leakage of information. Trademark misuse.
  • Proceedings to recover domains before the WIPO.
  • Industrial property: Protection and claims for the infringement of brands, with their implications in terms of unfair competition. Industrial espionage, disclosure of confidential information.
  • Corporate disputes: Challenging of corporate agreements: Accountability of the directors. Bankruptcy proceedings. Misrepresentations in company documentation, unfair agreements.
  • Complaints: breaches of contract. Executions. Scams and misappropriation. Asset stripping.
  • Sanction procedures. Sanctions relating to telecommunications, consumers and users and data protection. Administrative sanctions. Fiscal proceedings.
  • Liability: Liability for defective products. Pecuniary liability of public administrations. Non-contractual liability.
  • Real estate and business: construction defects. Construction faults. Proceedings in terms of licenses, sanctions, sealing of establishments, etc.
  • Arbitration proceedings (Civil and Commercial Court of Arbitration, Chamber of Commerce, Institutional Arbitration, etc.)



Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Dominican Republic

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

ECIJA is an expanding international firm that houses a solid dispute resolution practice in the Dominican Republic that is known for assisting pharmaceutical companies, real estate developers, hotel groups and baseball teams in a range of administrative, civil and commercial disputes. The team regularly handles damages claims, breach of contract cases and bankruptcy proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • ECIJA represented Grupo Lácteo del Caribe Gruplac in a dispute against SERQUIMSA, the construction company responsible for building the client’s new manufacturing plant, and its insurer, over a breach of the construction contract.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward Salcedo
4
Edward Salcedo
4
Band 4

Head of department Edward Salcedo leads the firm's practice handling contentious matters. He is frequently seen representing clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Edward Salcedo is very precise and punctual. He provides comprehensive advice and great client service, and has good availability. His client disposition has been incredible, and we are very pleased.

Erika Gómez
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Associate-to-watch Erika Gómez continues to receive noteworthy praise from market observers for her activity in the Dominican Republic dispute resolution arena. She often advises clients on damages claims and breach of contract mandates.

Erika Gómez is highly committed to her clients. She offers excellent follow-up throughout proceedings up to the final results.

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Dispute Resolution

Edward Salcedo
4
Edward Salcedo
4
Band 4
Erika Gómez
Associates to watch

Members

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