LAWYER PROFILE

Jaime M. Senior

Latin America 2027

Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial

Dominican Republic

11 years ranked

Real Estate & Tourism

Dominican Republic

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

Latin America

Practice Areas

Senior Partner at Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández and member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Mr. Senior practices in matters of civil, commercial and business organizational laws generally, with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, banking and financial transactions and foreign investment. Mr. Senior has been recognized by several international publications. Chambers & Partners distinguishes Mr. Senior as among the top lawyers in the country in its most recent Corporate/Commercial guide, noting that clients state that “he is an impeccable lawyer with great legal skills. He is a professional who inspires respect and trust." In its Real Estate & Tourism guide, notes that he "is instrumental when working with international counterparts," adding "he has a lot of experience and knowledge and also pays a great deal of attention to his clients".

Career

Mr. Senior holds a law degree of Doctor en Derecho, Summa cum Laude from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, and a Juris Doctor from Cornell University Law School, and is admitted to practice in the State of New York. Prior to joining Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández as a partner, Mr. Senior worked for six years as an associate in the New York office of Sidley Austin LLP.

Professional Memberships

• President of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Young Business Leaders (Asociación Nacional de Jóvenes Empresarios - ANJE).

• Member of the Board of the National Council of Business (Consejo Nacional de la Empresa Privada – CONEP), the umbrella organization for business in the Dominican Republic, and coordinator of its Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee.

• Member of the Board of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of Santo Domingo.

• Chair of the Dominican Republic Country Chapter of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.

• Member of the Executive Committee of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.

• Weekly columnist for the “El Dinero” financial newspaper regarding legal and financial matters (“Econolegales”).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Corporate/Commercial - Dominican Republic

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Distinguished partner Jaime Senior regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance transactions, and foreign investment. He is highly experienced in advising on cross-border matters.

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Real Estate & Tourism - Dominican Republic

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jaime is a trusted ally who contributes strategic insight that goes beyond purely legal considerations.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Latin America
Jaime Senior is exceptionally intelligent and analytical, consistently providing highly effective recommendations. He is open-minded, approachable, supportive and demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Latin America
Jaime Senior has a strong knowledge of real estate legislation in the Dominican Republic and provides practical, business-oriented solutions.
Real Estate & TourismChambers Latin America