Department profile
Guzmán Ariza

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Dominican Republic


Guzmán Ariza

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About

Provided by Guzmán Ariza

At Guzmán Ariza, we have a large team of lawyers with extensive litigation experience to handle all disputes our clients may find themselves involved in before local courts, once all negotiations and alternative solutions have been explored, expended or discarded.  Our litigation team has a reputation for fast and cost-effective service and for exploring and providing helpful strategies to better reach the client’s goals in a litigation scenario.

We also believe that Alternative Dispute Resolution is a very important part of our law practice and we counsel our clients on procedural issues and negotiation strategies to enable them to achieve the best results, whether within the dispute process or through negotiation tactics and settlements. 

It is important to note that Guzmán Ariza was primarily a litigation firm for the first 60 years or so of its existence. Our founder, D. Antonio Guzmán, was nationally recognized as one of the most accomplished litigators in the country. Fabio J. Guzmán Ariza, his son and name partner of the firm, followed the family tradition in litigation. 

Guzmán Ariza can provide legal assistance and represent clients in the following areas:

  • Civil and commercial litigation
  • Real estate litigation
  • Labor litigation
  • Criminal litigation
  • IP litigation
  • Insurance claims
  • Family practice dispute resolution
  • International and local arbitration
  • Expert witness
  • Mediation
  • Local and international debt collections

Industries (16)

  • Real Estate
  • Tourism
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Oil and Gas
  • Natural Resources
  • Banking
  • Mining
  • Film
  • Sports
  • Agroforestry
  • Telecommunications
  • Aviation
  • Insurance
  • Securities
  • Free Zones

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Dominican Republic

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Guzmán Ariza possesses an experienced conflict resolution team that is usually found representing real estate developers, as well as tourism and hospitality clients, in civil and commercial litigation, in addition to bankruptcy proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Guzmán Ariza represented Club Med in a lawsuit filed by a cigar producing company concerning an alleged illegal eviction from the group's Punta Cana resort.

Strengths

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  • Guzmán Ariza demonstrates strong legal and litigation skills, providing high-quality service. The team is knowledgeable, has a strong local presence and is results-oriented.

    Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alberto Reyes
    Band 4Alberto Reyes

    Alberto Reyes

    Notable partner Alberto Reyes continues to garner praise from interviewees for his work handling corporate disputes.

    • Alberto Reyes understands the arbitration space very well, and working with him is always a good experience.

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Dominican Republic

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