Latin America Guide 2027 : Dominican Republic
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The Real Estate & Tourism Department is a key department of the firm; with tourism being an important economic factor in the country and with increasing foreign investment in this area, the department has seen a growth in the work load and projects. The firm offers our clients an added value as its partners and associates have hands on information regarding legal reforms in course. Furthermore, by being a full-service firm it can provide its clientele not only the most advanced and updated advice on these areas, but also in other related areas that have implications over real estate matters, such as Tax Law, Environmental Law, Social Security Law, Labour Law, etc.
Grupo Punta Cana, one of the largest tourism groups in the country and owner/operator of the international airport at Punta Cana is client of the firm. The firm also represents Playa Grande Golf Resort, a large tourism project on the country’s north coast, in its development. Tropicalia, a development by the Cisneros Group anchored by a Four Seasons Resort, is a key client of the practice.
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Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández boasts a notable real estate and tourism team that receives strong praise from market onlookers. The firm is known for handling complex transactional mandates, including advising on financing, asset acquisitions and lease agreements. Its client portfolio features well-known local and international developers, as well as investors in the hospitality sector.
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Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández assisted Inversiones Costa Elocuente with a syndicated credit facility and the legal requirements for the development of the Tropicalia project, including the drafting and negotiation of real estate purchase and sale agreements and construction agreements for the Four Seasons Resort located in Miches, Dominican Republic.
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Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández’s strength lies in the quality of its team: tenacious, agile and committed lawyers who are capable of finding practical solutions quickly and efficiently.
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Experienced practitioner Jaime Senior is well reputed in the market and continues to represent important clients in a variety of real estate transactions. He complements his real estate capabilities with corporate, commercial, and banking and finance expertise.
Jaime Senior has a strong knowledge of real estate legislation in the Dominican Republic and provides practical, business-oriented solutions.
Head of Real Estate & Tourism
Provided by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández
Global 2026
Practice area: Real Estate & Tourism
Location: Dominican Republic
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