Guzmán Ariza fields a strong restructuring and bankruptcy practice, which takes on a vast caseload of work following changes in the country’s bankruptcy and restructuring laws. The multilingual team advises on project finance issues and complex transactions across the energy, real estate, infrastructure, and tourism spaces. With knowledge of local regulations surrounding financing structures, the firm is trusted by multinational banks and institutions for its integrated legal, tax, and business advisory services. Regularly supported by counsel Pamela Benzan Arbaje, the experienced Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín is the driving force behind the firm's bankruptcy work and jointly leads the practice with Alfredo Guzman Saladin and Alberto Reyes Báez.
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Testimonials
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- 'Guzman Ariza is an excellent firm in Dominican Republic. The team is very professional and always available to assist us.'
- 'We work with Fabio Guzman and his team. Excellent lawyers with thorough knowledge of legal provisions in Dominican Republic. They have a great availability to help us with drafting and reviewing documents of credit transactions we do in the country.'
Key clients
- MetroBank/Global Bank
- BANESCO USA
- Scotiabank
- Warburtons International
- Blue Orchard
- PAWA Dominicana (Pan Am World Airways Dominicana)
- POSCO Engineering
- 12Tree Finance
- UBS Group Investment Bank
- General Cocoa Company - Coffee America
- Distinct Investment Holdings - Renova Expert
- Arconim Constructora
Work highlights
Engaged by Banesco USA to provide legal assistance and advice regarding a secure loan of over $15m to be disbursed to AG Investment Partners – a Panamanian company.
Providing legal assistance and advice on the drafting and registration of local collateral and security agreements for a financing operation in the Dominican Republic, between Scotiabank and Continental Sports.
Hired by Warburton International to provide legal assistance and advice pertaining to a secured loan transaction to Wiric Dominicana.
Practice head
Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín; Alberto Reyes Báez; Alfredo Guzmán Saladín