Mr Rubén García > Guzmán Ariza > Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic > Lawyer Profile

Guzmán Ariza is well known for advising on major real estate and tourism-related transactions in the Dominican Republic, while clients also benefit from its presence in the key locations of Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samaná. The firm stands out for its expertise in project financing and acquisitions, acting for prominent multinationals including Club Med. The sizeable team is led by experienced managing partner Fabio Guzmán Ariza, Alfredo Guzmán Saladín (an expert in corporate and commercial matters in the real estate and hospitality sectors), Julio Brea Guzmán (who plays a key role in real estate and condominium projects), Rubén García and César Calderón. The team was further strengthened at top level by the addition of senior counsel Patricia Guzmán from DMK Abogados in October 2022 and the promotion of Marianne Olivares in June 2023.

Guzmán Ariza‘s team labour and employment team is frequently instructed by international clients, including the New York Mets and Club Med. The group leverages the firm’s full-service offering and ‘one of the best reputations in the country‘ to handle significant employment litigation before the Dominican courts, going as far as the Supreme Court, and is also highlighted for its mediation ability. Other key elements of the firm’s recent workload include complex contract negotiations, and payroll and compliance-related advice. The group is headed up by Rubén García, who is well regarded for his experience in collective bargaining agreements, and litigator Rhadaisis Espinal.