Mr Tomás Hernández > Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández > Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic > Lawyer Profile

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.

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘ sizeable labour and employment team is led by Tomás Hernández, who has expertise in the full spectrum of matters in this area, including the structuring of benefits, drafting of contracts, internal procedures and negotiations with employees’ unions. The team is also extremely active in labour litigation and arbitration, with a strong track record in cases before the Supreme Court. Sector strengths for the team include telecoms, financial services, sport (where the firm acts for a number of Major League Baseball teams), and tourism. Litigation practice head Julio Camejo is an important contact for contentious employment matters, as is senior associate Federico Pinchinat.