Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Dominican Republic
Band 1
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+1 809 473 4500About
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 clients.
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. Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández'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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a highly trained and experienced team in its corresponding areas, which under the leadership of the partners guarantees a deep and broad analysis of each case."
"Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández's team quickly grasped the important elements of the matter and gave practical, commercial advice in an international context."
"The firm has a highly trained and experienced team in its corresponding areas, which under the leadership of the partners guarantees a deep and broad analysis of each case."
"Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández's team quickly grasped the important elements of the matter and gave practical, commercial advice in an international context."
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.
"He is a great, first-rate consultant and adviser who usually transcends beyond the legal on account of his holistic view of the issues and his strategic capacity."
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 Camejo Castillo is an excellent professional, very committed and a litigator with vast experience in various matters."
Tomás Hernández Metz is frequently seen advising clients on civil claims, criminal actions and arbitration proceedings in the Dominican Republic.
"Tomás is a very efficient and talented lawyer, always committed to the client, who can count on his assistance and advice at all times. He handles the arbitration procedure excellently."
Juan José Espaillat joins the rankings this year as an up-and-coming practitioner. He is often seen representing clients in civil litigation regarding contractual disputes.
"Juan José Espaillat is excellent."
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Dominican Republic
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