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Jiménez Peña

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Dominican Republic


Jiménez Peña

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Provided by Jiménez Peña

Jiménez Peña has one of the leading labor and employment practices in the Dominican Republic, excelling in both labor advisory and litigation. The team regularly assists local and multinational companies with hiring and terminating local and foreign employees, creating and implementing internal labor policies and regulations, complying with labor and social security laws, as well as managing relationships with labor unions, including the negotiation of collective agreements. The lawyers are equally comfortable providing labor advice linked to transactions such as acquisitions and incorporations, as they are providing day-to-day advice and assessments.

The attorneys have broad industry experience representing companies from sectors such as tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, free zones, major league baseball, civil aviation, mining, and construction, among others.

Strength in labor litigation, our team litigates extensively for clients and has an outstanding success rate, including in precedent-setting labor claims brought against employers. We have notable experience handling investigations and criminal cases involving violations incurred by workers. 

Leading the way in preventative consultation, the firm was one of the pioneers in developing a preventative consultation practice and our advice has proved extremely effective in helping clients avoid conflicts. 

Clients (7)

  • American Airlines
  • Hotelera Natura, S.A. (Blau Hotels)
  • Washington Nationals Baseball Club
  • JC Decaux
  • Sirenis Hotels
  • Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Préstamos
  • Eaton Corporation

Industries (13)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Dominican Republic

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Jiménez Peña's established labour and employment department boasts a strong offering in the Dominican Republic's contentious employment space. The firm's solid bench of practitioners frequently handles high-profile individual and collective labour conflicts, providing counsel on wrongful termination claims and severance pay disputes. Jiménez Peña services an outstanding roster of foreign and domestic clients hailing from an array of industries ranging from aviation to banking.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Jiménez Peña advised Alimentos RAAG on the employment aspects of the acquisition of five McDonald’s restaurants and dessert centres from Operadora de Servicios Macajo, including the transfer of employees.

Strengths

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  • Jiménez Peña's main strengths lie in the excellence of their work, the agility with which they respond to our requests, and, above all, their ability to offer strategic legal solutions aligned with the specific needs of our business.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Jiménez Peña has a strong ability to meet clients’ needs. The firm has extensive experience in labour law and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in responding to client requirements.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rosa Díaz Abreu
    Band 2Rosa Díaz Abreu

    Rosa Díaz Abreu

    Partner and head of department Rosa Díaz Abreu comes recommended by clients for her outstanding activity in the labour and employment sphere. She is often seen handling labour disputes and negotiating collective agreements.

    • Rosa Díaz Abreu has great commercial awareness and we can always rely on her to address our needs in a timely manner.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Laura Medina Acosta
    Band 3Laura Medina Acosta

    Laura Medina Acosta

    Skilled partner Laura Medina Acosta is well regarded by market commentators for her work on contentious matters in the labour sphere. She primarily advises clients in the telecommunications and aeronautical services sectors.

    • Laura Medina Acosta is excellent: very dynamic and knowledgeable about labour law and all the essential processes in the Dominican Republic.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Jiménez Peña (2)

Dominican Republic

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