Department profile
Melo, Martinez & Contin Abogados

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : Dominican Republic


Melo, Martinez & Contin Abogados

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Melo, Martínez & Contín has a long-standing track record in the defense of key clients in both arbitration and traditional court proceedings, advising leading companies across a broad range of industries. The firm represents local and international clients in civil disputes, debt recovery claims, labour litigation, collective disputes, shareholder and corporate governance conflicts, disputes arising from commercial contracts, corporate arbitration, intellectual property litigation, real estate and land disputes, and administrative law matters involving public authorities.

The firm has a particularly strong presence in the banking and finance sector in the Dominican Republic, advising on sophisticated corporate disputes, including breach of contract claims, piercing the corporate veil, and the recovery of non-performing loan portfolios secured by mortgages, pledges, collateral arrangements, and joint guarantees.

Beyond the financial sector, the firm maintains a significant presence in a variety of industries. Melo, Martínez & Contín represents clients in the insurance, energy, real estate and construction, hospitality, retail, and food and beverage sectors, as well as high-net-worth individuals, in a wide range of complex disputes and contentious matters.

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Dispute Resolution - Dominican Republic

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Melo, Martínez & Contín Abogados fields an agile dispute resolution practice that manages a wide spectrum of civil and commercial litigation matters, including foreclosures, unlawful terminations and embargoes. The team is regularly engaged by clients across a variety of sectors, such as energy and hospitality.

Work Highlights

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  • Melo, Martínez & Contín Abogados represented Inversiones Rodier in a dispute arising from shareholder conflicts and claims relating to a USD20 million hotel development project and associated corporate and contractual matters.

Strengths

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  • Melo, Martínez & Contín Abogados combines in-depth legal knowledge with great case management. They consistently go the extra mile for their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingEddy Ureña
    Up and ComingEddy Ureña

    Eddy Ureña

    Up-and-coming partner Eddy Ureña attains client praise for his dispute resolution work in the Dominican Republic, as he specialises on real estate related disputes.

    • Eddy Ureña is a highly knowledgeable professional who consistently understands and responds to his clients' requirements.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

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