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Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Dominican Republic

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Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

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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 client.

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Dispute Resolution - Dominican Republic

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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. The firm'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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández represented the two companies, Danosa Caribbean and Danosa, in connection with the alleged breach of a distribution contract with Selladores América.

Strengths

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  • Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández demonstrate a deep understanding of matters, offering comprehensive and detailed suggestions. Their advice is clear, well-founded and focused on mitigating risks.

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  • We value Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández's high commitment and response times. They are a very complete and profound team who complement each other well, which is helpful for complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Álvarez
    Francisco Álvarez

    Francisco Álvarez

    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.

    • I would highlight Francisco Álvarez's experience, his client service and his strategic vision. He provides us with a lot of support in finding satisfactory alternative dispute resolutions.

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  • Julio César Camejo Castillo
    Julio César Camejo Castillo

    Julio César Camejo Castillo

    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 a passionate lawyer, personally committed to each case and putting in great effort. He is always available and can be contacted at any time.

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  • Tomás Hernández Metz
    Tomás Hernández Metz

    Tomás Hernández Metz

    Experienced practitioner Tomás Hernández Metz is frequently seen advising clients on civil claims, criminal actions and arbitration proceedings in the Dominican Republic.

    • Tomás Hernández Metz is a very sharp professional and adds, above all, a strategic vision to matters. He understands our company culture and what we value, which is reflected in his recommendations.

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  • Juan Jose Espaillat
    Juan Jose Espaillat

    Juan Jose Espaillat

    Up-and-coming partner Juan Jose Espaillat is often seen representing clients in civil litigation regarding contractual disputes.

    • Juan Jose Espaillat is a very talented and disciplined lawyer. He is highly organised and efficient in the service he provides.

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