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

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández has a deep bench of lawyers who stand out for their ability to assist both local and major global banks as lenders on a range of financial matters, such as syndicated loans, project finance, acquisition finance and asset-based lending, as well as fintech. Clients note the ‘deep commitment, technical ability and impeccable professional ethics‘ on the part of practitioners. Jaime Senior, Sarah De León and firm co-founder Roberto Rizik lead the team; Senior in particular has strong expertise in project finance in the energy sector, as well as the tourism industry. Mary Fernández, who also co-founded the firm, is experienced in matters at the intersection of corporate and banking law. Other notable names include Fernando Marranzini, energy sector expert Carolina Silié and senior associate Elizabeth Silfa, who has a strong recent track record of representing lenders in high-value transactions.

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández advises leading banks and financial institutions and major multinationals such as Johnson & Johnson on the full array of corporate matters. The team can be highlighted for its work in the energy sector – for which Carolina Silié stands out – but is also increasingly active in assisting clients in the fintech and insurtech industries. In addition to advising on complex M&A transactions, which range from local to cross border, the group wins praise for its ‘great handling of corporate due diligence issues’. The practice is headed by Sarah De León, Jaime Senior and Marisol Vicens, all of whom are versatile corporate lawyers. Mary Fernández, Roberto Rizik, Fernando Marranzini and Eileen Jiménez are also key members of the sizeable team.