Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández fields one of the Dominican Republic’s leading corporate and M&A teams, which regularly advises domestic and international clients on both buy-side and sell-side mandates. The firm is increasingly active in representing foreign investors buying into a wide range of industries, particularly acting for medical equipment manufacturers. Jaime Senior acts for foreign and domestic clients on a range of corporate matters, including M&A, commercial agreements and tax matters, and Sarah De León has led on several notable transactions, including assisting Ecolab with the sale of its operations in the Dominican Republic. Marisol Vicens, who co-leads the team alongside Senior and De León, acts on the implementation of investment projects. Eileen Jiménez and Fernando Marranzini are key members of the corporate team, and founding partner Mary Fernández continues to assist clients across various economic sectors. Carolina Silié is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team all have analytical skills that help us greatly in identifying and mitigating risks in the company.'
- 'They have a very good M&A team.'
- 'Headricks stands out for its responsiveness, consistent service quality, and collaborative approach. The team combines deep technical knowledge with a clear commercial vision, allowing them to anticipate risks, structure efficient operations, and close transactions quickly.'
- 'The Headrick team stands out for its professionalism, practical approach, and commitment to clients. What truly sets them apart is their ability to combine technical excellence with interpersonal skills, which builds trust and lasting relationships with their clients.'
- 'The team is very well-rounded. They have lawyers who are experts in every area.'
Key clients
- Ecolab
- Sika
- Eurelius
- Arkham Intelligence
- Cox & Company
- Nexgen Capital – Generadora San Felipe Limited Partnership
- Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo (AERODOM)
- CIFI Services
- Advanced Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised Ecolab on the sale of its operations in the Dominican Republic through a local subsidiary, Microtek Dominicana, established under the free zone regime, as part of Ecolab’s sale of its global surgical solutions business to Medline Industries.
Advised Regional Restaurants on its acquisition of PEQUEÑO CAESARMEX and its subsidiaries, which hold franchising rights for the operation of Little Caesars pizza shops and operate over 200 restaurants throughout the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia and Puerto Rico.
Advised Sika on its acquisition of Vinaldom.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sarah De León; Jaime Senior; Marisol Vicens