ECIJA DVMS leverages its position as ‘one of very few truly international firms in the Dominican Republic’ to represent a range of foreign clients in both litigation and arbitration. The team is particularly adept at handling disputes in the sports industry, counting various Major League Baseball teams among its clients; its recent caseload includes representing the Texas Rangers in a breach of contract and damages claim. In addition, the firm is active in litigation in the financial services industry, in particular in debt collection and foreclosure proceedings. Practice head Edward Salcedo has ’an excellent reputation in the market, particularly in sports disputes’.
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- 'Edward Salcedo has an excellent reputation in the market, particularly in sports disputes.'
- 'ECIJA is one of very few truly international firms in the Dominican Republic.'
- 'Edward Salcedo is very competent and has in-depth knowledge.'
- 'A proactive and diligent team.'
Key clients
- Mercantil Farmacéutica
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Atlanta Braves
- Eurofresh
- DHL
- Helidosa Aviation Group
- Minnesota Twins
- Houston Astros
- San Diego Padres
- Grupo Lácteo del Caribe Gruplac (Dos Pinos)
Work highlights
Defended Rangers Baseball against a breach of contract and damages claim filed by prospect Fraidel Liriano.
Represented Mercantil Farmacéutica in a case regarding breach of the Dominican Republic's competition law.
Represented Italbank in a case regarding foreclosure proceedings on real estate as a result of outstanding debt.
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Practice head
Edward Salcedo