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.’
‘They have very good customer service.’
‘Overall, a high-quality service, with good follow-up and communication, and the results of the processes were as expected.’
‘Very eloquent service, attentive to the team's needs and, above all, warm and professional.’
Key clients
- Mercantil Farmacéutica
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Atlanta Braves
- Eurofresh
- DHL
- Helidosa Aviation Group (now Panorama Jets)
- Minnesota Twins
- Houston Astros
- San Diego Padres
- Grupo Lácteo del Caribe Gruplac (Dos Pinos)
- New York Mets
- Colorado Rockies
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.
Successfully represented SANOFI in a $4m+ complex claim under Law 173 (Dealers’ Law), with respect to certain registrations before the Central bank that are being challenged before local courts.
Successfully represented the Texas Rangers with a $250m+ breach of contract and damages claim filed by a prospect, who claims to have been discriminated against and has a widely publicised documentary relating to alleged abuses in the baseball industry in the Dominican Republic.
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Practice head
Edward Salcedo