Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández's prominent litigation department handles civil, commercial, labour and administrative disputes, and acts in arbitration proceedings and other ADR methods. The firm’s clients span the cross-section of the local economy, including the banking, consumer, sports and telecoms sectors. The team acts across the full lifecycle of a dispute, from prevention and risk assessment work to representation before public bodies. Founding partner Francisco Álvarez has developed a practice in both judicial and arbitral claims regarding banking, corporate and telecoms issues. Álvarez and Tomás Hernández are acting for the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic in a fraud claim before the criminal courts, while Julio Camejo is director of the litigation department and focuses primarily on criminal cases relating to economic or financial fraud and litigation relating to civil liability issues and contractual conflicts. Tomás Hernández and Juan José Espaillat are also key partners in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their services are of high quality. Attention is paid to details, and cases are approached with a specific strategy. The care of the partner in charge is crucial to the success of each case.’
- ‘HRAF is a top-tier firm, with highly trained teams, excellent technological support, and a rapid and responsive approach to clients. These are the traits that set it apart from other firms.’
Key clients
- Inversora Internacional Hotelera/Hotel Occidental Punta Cana
- Barceló Gestión Hotelera/Occidental Caribe Hotels & Resorts/Barceló Bávaro Occidental Caribe All Inclusive
Work highlights
Successfully defended Zoetis in a multi-million dollar claim for alleged unjustified breach of contract brought by Veterinaria del Norte.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Juan José Espaillat
Practice head
Tomás Hernández; Francisco Álvarez; Julio Camejo