Fabio J Guzmán Ariza has a notable focus on the tourism and resort development industries in the Dominican Republic, advising major international hotel groups, including Club Med and Marriott, on project financings, acquisitions and regulatory compliance issues. Fabio J Guzman Ariza leads the team and has extensive experience in real estate work. Alfredo Guzman Saladin heads up the office in the Eastern regions of the island, while Julio Brea Guzmán leads in the Puerto Plata-Sosúa-Cabrera area. César Calderón, co-head of the Las Terrenas and Samaná offices, advises on real estate and condominium projects in the Samaná-Las Terrenas region.
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Testimonials
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‘As one of the most knowledgeable firms in the country in the real estate and tourism sector, GA is a benchmark in the sector, and putting the management in its hands is the best decision a company can make, from construction, permitting, and all aspects of due diligence.'
‘Seriousness, time management, and flexibility in negotiation points when warranted.'
This firm's practice has a long history and solidly covers the fundamental aspects of real estate and tourism transactions. The team offers a traditional and careful approach.'
'The lawyers have demonstrated commitment and a friendly approach. They are knowledgeable about the Dominican legal environment and provide peace of mind regarding compliance issues.'
Key clients
- Glisco Partners – Tropicalia – Cisneros
- Radisson Hotels
- Sanchez Business “Proyecto Maritima”
- Club Mediterranée (Club Med)
- Meliá Hotels International
- Anex Tours
- 12Tree Finance
- Aldea Miches
- Eden Roc
- NOVAL Properties
- Sunwing Travel Group (Nexus Tours, Royalton)
- Viva Wyndham Resorts
Work highlights
Advised SINERBA HOLDING on the acquisition of Radisson Blu Resort & Residence in Punta Cana.
Advised Glisco Partners on the due diligence for a project financing deal amounting to $30m for Tropicalia/Grupo Cisnero, a 540-hectare ultra-luxury resort in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic, which features a Four Seasons Resort, branded residences by Isay Weinfeld, and exclusive amenities.
Providing legal assistance with real estate matters (title work, subdivision, segregation procedures) and the complete technical work for obtaining and complying with the construction licenses and permits for Limon Hills is an ecological project consisting of luxury villas and apartments, located in Las Terrenas, Samaná, on the Northeast coast of the Dominican Republic
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Practice head
Fabio J Guzmán Ariza; Alfredo Guzmán Saladín; Julio Brea Guzmán; César Calderón