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Sylvio Hodos

Sylvio Hodos

Latin America 2026

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About

Provided by Castillo y Castillo

Latin America

Practice Areas

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Tax

Career

Sylvio provides advice on tax, corporate, intellectual property and media/IT legal issues for a wide range of international and domestic clients, offering 15 years of experience to his clients. His background in computer science and economic also enables him to understand the specific challenges faced by clients in these sectors.

Chambers recognized him as Foreign Expert for his expertise and extensive knowledge of the French market, as he is qualified to practice law in the Dominican Republic, France, and Canada. In addition, Sylvios is a key contact for clients looking to invest in the Dominican Republic and in France.

Sylvio is the founder of the Tax Law Masters, IP and IT Law Masters at PUCMM and a professor in Tax Law, Media Law, Sports Law, Telecoms Law and Contract and Tort Law at PUCMM. He lectured in New Technologies Law and Tax Law at UNIBE; and in Telecoms Law, New Technologies, Computers Law and IP at APEC, and Economic and Financial Law in UASD. He is also a law professor at Escuela Nacional de la Judicatura.

He was previously a judicial expert at Hubert BITAN in Paris, France and an editorial board member on Lexis Nexis’ E-Communication & E-Commerce law magazine. Furthermore, Sylvio is a judicial interpreter authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Dominican Republic.

Clients value Sylvio for his direct, honest nature, paired with his extensive knowledge and ability to win clients litigations and tax benefits with his unmatched tax strategies and structures. When he’s not serving clients, you can find him playing Japanese video games, enjoying sports, and traveling.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Canadian Bar Association

Dominican Bar Association

International Trademark Association (INTA)

Mensa International

Paris Bar Association

Sports Lawyers Association (SLA)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Tax - Dominican Republic

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Head of department Sylvio Hodos of Castillo y Castillo continues to earn recognition for his activity in the Dominican Republic. He boasts expertise assisting clients with tax structuring mandates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sylvio Hodos is a skilled professional with full knowledge and understanding of our cases. He is very communicative and attentive in following up on our matters.

    TaxChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Castillo y Castillo (10)

Dominican Republic

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