The ‘ethics, commitment, availability and objectivity’ of Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘ dispute resolution team is praised by clients. The team is able to handle the full range of litigation, covering the key pillars of civil, commercial and criminal law, and has a strong track record of representing clients in Supreme Court cases. Arbitration and mediation are also core areas of the practice. Founding partner Francisco Álvarez (who has notable niche expertise in telecoms disputes) leads the team alongside Tomás Hernández, a specialist in labour litigation (although his practice also extends to acting in administrative and criminal cases). Julio Camejo focuses on criminal litigation, where senior associate Rafael Santana is also a go-to practitioner. Juan José Espaillat is another name to note, with experience in civil, commercial, administrative and labour litigation.

Medina Garnes Abogados is hailed for providing ‘excellent recommendations in addition to positive results in court‘. The team, which has been involved in a number of precedent-setting cases in the Dominican Republic, covers the gamut of administrative, civil, commercial and constitutional litigation and also has strong suits in white-collar criminal cases and arbitration. Firm founder Fabiola Medina Garnes, who is especially proficient in arbitration and in tax, administrative and civil litigation, oversees with team with Jesús Francos, who is well regarded for his specialism in administrative disputes. The pair are well supported by senior associates Jansy Castro, whose past experience as a public defender puts her in a strong position to handle criminal cases, and Víctor León Morel, who joined from Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández in January 2022.

Pellerano & Herrera‘s dispute resolution practice remains the first port of call for plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile criminal cases – something which is reflected by its representation of former Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz in ongoing criminal and civil proceedings – and also stands out for its strength in shareholder disputes, distribution-related litigation, and administrative and tax cases. At the head of the practice, Vitelio Mejía Ortiz has a wealth of experience in litigation (with significant expertise in tax and sports-related disputes) and Lucy Objío is a key name for commercial, criminal and labour litigation. Sheila Oviedo, who was promoted to partner in April 2023, and senior associate Yolemny Cruz are also skilled in the full range of litigation.

Pereyra & Asociados' dispute resolution practice wins praise for its ‘timely and effective opinions and recommendations’. The team handles the full range of civil, criminal and administrative litigation (and also has an emphasis on alternative dispute resolution); recently, its broad caseload has included breach of contract claims, financial crime cases, and constitutional, tax and labour disputes. The firm also stands out for its impressive roster of international clients. At the helm of the practice is ‘prepared and competent‘ founding partner Luis Miguel Pereyra, whose experience spans civil, criminal, commercial and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration. Gregorio García Villavizar is another key name at top level, and is noted for his expertise in real estate litigation.

Biaggi Abogados has a stellar recent record in commercial, real estate, labour, constitutional and criminal litigation, including defending a client in a high-profile public corruption and money laundering case. Arbitration is another key aspect of the firm's work, particularly for Wanda Perdomo, who is also active in mediation and litigation. Perdomo leads the team alongside Heidy Guerrero, who was promoted to partner in 2022, bolstering the practice at senior level. Firm founder Gustavo Biaggi has a strong reputation for litigation and continues to take the lead on some of the firm's most significant cases.

Guzmán Ariza, whose ‘reputation in the local market‘, ‘integrity‘ and ‘ethics‘ are noted by clients, has a longstanding presence in the dispute resolution sphere in the Dominican Republic and is particularly prominent in bankruptcy cases (where Fabio Guzmán Saladín is a high-profile name). An experienced quartet of partners leads the practice – Fabio Guzmán Ariza, whose broad practice takes in labour and medical malpractice litigation, Rhadaisis Espinal and Alberto Reyes Báez, both of whom handle civil and commercial litigation, are all based in Santo Domingo, while real estate-focused Julio Brea Guzmán is the key contact in Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabrera.

At Jiménez Peña, international arbitration is a core area of strength for the dispute resolution team, which has notable experience in investment treaty arbitrations (as well as handling the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards). On the litigation side of the practice, the team is well versed in commercial, civil, administrative, labour and real estate disputes. Founding partner Marcos Peña Rodríguez, who is at the forefront of the firm's arbitration cases, co-heads the practice with Rosa (Lisa) Díaz, an expert in civil, commercial, administrative and labour litigation. Laura Medina is also a key name to note for both litigation and arbitration.

At OMG, the dispute resolution team has skills across a wide range of areas, from commercial, civil and administrative litigation to arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards. The department is co-headed by senior directors Tristán Carbuccia, whose practice covers foreclosure and collection proceedings and international arbitration, and Luis Pantaleón, who was promoted in May 2023 and handles civil and commercial litigation. Esperanza Cabral is also able to bring to bear her significant corporate expertise to handle contentious matters in this space. Consultants Michele Hazoury and Carlos Bordas provide key support.

Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its ability to work with colleagues in the firm’s offices across Europe, as well as in Puerto Rico and the US, on cross-border cases. The team is heavily involved in commercial litigation, especially disputes over agency contracts, and has an impressive track record of representing states in international arbitration. Pedro Gamundi and Carolina Soto Hernández co-lead the practice; the former has expertise in civil aviation and labour-related cases, and the latter is highly active in both local and international disputes, appearing before courts of all instances. Senior associate Francisco Batlle is a key name for international arbitration.

Diana De Camps Contreras and Amaury Reyes Torres lead the dispute resolution group at De Camps, Vásquez & Valera; De Camps is an expert in public procurement litigation, while Reyes Torres has a broad litigation practice, frequently appearing before the Courts of Appeal. Areas of strength for the firm include civil, commercial, constitutional, administrative and election disputes. Founding partner Amauris Vásquez Disla also lends his expertise to the team.

Iván García Elsevyf leads DMK Abogados‘ dispute resolution group, which has diverse experience handling civil, commercial, real estate and administrative litigation for clients from a range of industries, including tourism, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy and construction. The group also has an enviable track record in labour litigation, which is one of García Elsevyf's key areas of expertise. Senior associate Eduardo Moreta is also a notable contact.

International firm ECIJA DVMS is especially active in litigation and arbitration in the sports sector, with an emphasis on the baseball industry; its recent highlights include representing the Texas Rangers in a breach of contract and damages claim. The team also has notable strong suits in foreclosure and debt recovery proceedings and in litigation relating to agency contracts. Practice head Edward Salcedo handles the full spectrum of litigation, ably assisted by senior associates Arístides Victoria and Erika Gomez.

Martínez, Peña & Fernández fields a diverse dispute resolution practice which particularly stands out for its representation of major banks and public bodies. Richard Martínez Amparo, Abraham Fernández Arbaje and Luis Ernesto Peña Jiménez share leadership of the team.

Pellerano Nadal, whose ‘best qualities are its in-depth knowledge and accessible team‘, handles a range of litigation, arbitration and mediation, including civil, tax, construction and distribution-related cases. Thanks to practice head Gustavo Mena's expertise in environmental law, the team also has robust experience in disputes in this sphere (Mena's wide-ranging practice also takes in commercial and labour litigation). Managing partner Luis Pellerano is prominent in alternative dispute resolution.

Alburquerque Abogados – Consultores is singled out as being ‘available to handle cases in different areas’, covering a wide range of litigation, although the team is particularly experienced in criminal cases and damages claims. José Manuel Alburquerque Prieto and Laura Polanco Coste co-head the practice and are experienced in civil, labour, real estate and criminal litigation. Associate Kendy Mariel García Acosta provides support, including in family law cases.

Ulises Cabrera has experience in disputes ranging from agency and distribution litigation to financial and cybercrime cases, and is also noted for its strength in high-family law cases and maritime litigation. Practice head and managing partner José Cruz Campillo has extensive litigation experience, while founding partner Ulises Cabrera is skilled in mediation. The group’s offering was bolstered by the additions of senior associate Iris Pérez Rochet from Michel Abreu Abogados in 2022 and associate Adonis Rojas from independent practice in 2023.