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Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 was engaged by ICA Fluor Daniel to represent Dominican Republic Combined Cycle in a US$15.05 million construction payment dispute with Prinel.

Strengths

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  • Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández is outstanding. The team has deep command of Dominican procedural law and incredible litigation expertise.

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  • The firm takes care to thoroughly investigate each matter, providing relevant jurisprudence and applicable regulations in the Dominican Republic. Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández delivers a personalised service that adds significant value.

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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.

    • Francisco Álvarez is a point of reference and has significant influence in the industry.

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  • Tomás Hernández Metz
    Tomás Hernández Metz

    Tomás Hernández Metz

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

    • Tomás Hernández Metz delves deeply into the details of each matter and provides a comprehensive approach. He brings considerable experience and prudence to his work.

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    • Tomás Hernández Metz has in-depth knowledge of dispute resolution legislation in the Dominican Republic, providing the clients with great support.

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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 great lawyer who is very active in corporate and finance dispute resolution in the Dominican Republic.

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  • Juan Jose Espaillat
    Juan Jose Espaillat

    Juan Jose Espaillat

    Respected partner Juan Jose Espaillat is often seen representing clients in civil litigation regarding contractual disputes.

    • Juan José Espaillat is an outstanding professional who remains up to date with relevant developments in dispute resolution legislation and consistently provides high-quality advice.

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