ECIJA DVMS’ dispute resolution team is active in civil and contractual disputes with particular expertise in the baseball sector, handling arbitration cases involving MLB clubs and players in the Dominican Republic; the team recently successfully represented the Texas Rangers in a breach of contract and damages claim. The practice handles a wide range of disputes, including defamation issues and agent-dealer claims under Dominican law. Edward Salcedo is head of the litigation department and has a notable reputation in foreclosure matters and issues in the Major League Baseball market. Associates Erika Gomez and Arístides Victoria regularly support Salcedo.
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- ‘Excellent command, clarity and focus in handling the issues, professional work and assertiveness of the advice.’
- ‘They have extensive experience defending baseball teams in civil, labour and arbitration disputes.’
Key clients
- Mercantil Farmacéutica
- St. Louis Cardinals
Work highlights
Successfully represented the Colorado Rockies in a $5m arbitration claim filed by a former player, claiming damages for allegedly been terminated while being injured.
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Practice head
Edward Salcedo