LAWYER PROFILE

Tomás Hernández Metz

Latin America 2026

Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Labour & Employment

Dominican Republic

15 years ranked

Dispute Resolution

Dominican Republic

18 years ranked

About

Provided by Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández

Latin America

Practice Areas

Partner at Headrick since 2003. His professional practice is focused in the areas of litigation, labor matters, banking law, contractual law, commercial law, insurance law, civil responsibility, arbitration, the execution of contracts that involve public or private entities and telecommunications.

Tomás Hernandez Metz has been a professor at the Schools of Law and Business Administration of the Iberoamericana University (UNIBE), in the area of Labor Law.

Dr. Hernández Metz collaborated with the drafting of the section on Labor Legislation for the “Guía del Inversionista 2009” published by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR).

Dr. Hernández Metz received his Bachelor of Laws, Magna Cum Laude, from Universidad Iberoamericana in 1991. In 1994, he obtained his Master’s Degree in Business law and Economic Legislation from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. He is fluent in Spanish and English, and has a basic knowledge of French.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Labour & Employment - Dominican Republic

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Market-leading practitioner and head of department Tomás Hernández Metz continues to boast a front-running practice representing multinational companies across a full range of contentious labour mandates, including advising clients on dispute resolution.

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Dispute Resolution - Dominican Republic

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Experienced practitioner Tomás Hernández Metz is frequently seen advising clients on civil claims, criminal actions and arbitration proceedings in the Dominican Republic.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tomás Hernández Metz is a widely recognised labour law professional, very successful and refined in his judgment.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America
Tomás Hernández Metz is a sharp practitioner with a particularly strong strategic vision in labour matters. His years of experience with us give him a deep understanding of our company culture.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America
Tomás Hernández Metz is a very sharp professional and adds, above all, a strategic vision to matters. He understands our company culture and what we value, which is reflected in his recommendations.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America