Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández is noted for its transactional work in the real estate space, including financial transactions in the sector. The group has been engaged to advise on real estate purchases, construction agreements, permitting and other issues relating to some of the country’s most significant tourism developments; in particular, it has continued to advise on the development of the Playa Grande Golf Resort in the north of the country. Jaime Senior runs the team and is a key contact for the group’s advice on investments in tourism and industrial free zones. Founding partners Mary Fernández and Marisol Vicens are also significant team members when it comes to assisting tourism and real estate companies looking to invest in the Dominican Republic. César Ledesma is a key name to note at associate level.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The Headrick Rizik Álvarez & Fernández team stands out for its professional excellence, business approach and commitment to legal ethics. Their reputation and track record speak for themselves.'
- 'Headrick has an extensive transactional practice covering both domestic and international operations. In our case, they stand out for their great objectivity in assisting with the management of real estate contracts.'
Key clients
- Playa Hotels and Resorts
- Atlantic Free Zone
- Maverick Foods
- Playa Grande Holdings
- Cisneros Group
- Industrias Nigua
- Consorcio Azucarero Central (CAC) Barahona Sugar Mill
- Grupo Punta Cana
- Vinci Airports
- Imperial Tobacco La Romana
Work highlights
Advised Maverick Foods on its acquisition out of bankruptcy of various assets, notably real estate properties housing manufacturing facilities and warehouses previously owned by Munné, as debtor-in-possession.
Assisted Industrias Nigua with an agreement and a promise to barter agreement for the development of the WellMed International Health, Wellbeing, and Business Centre, a health and tourism real estate project to be developed by LAFE Development Company.
Assisted Playa Hotels and Resorts with a number of projects related to the review of the operations of the hotels in the Dominican Republic and assisting the client in the review of policies and procedures related to the same.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jaime Senior