Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández is one of the leading law firms in the country, distinguishing itself as one in which its experienced partners provide hands-on service to clients of every size. The firm’s attorneys are known for their practical experience, responsiveness and commitment to providing high-quality legal services at cost-effective rates. The firm currently has about 43 attorneys, 13 of whom are partners.
Corporate transactional practice: The firm provides legal counsel to its clients in all aspects related to corporate and securities laws. The firm is continually involved in a number of national and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, real estate and tax matters. The firm represented the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (NORFUND) in its first capital investment in the Dominican Republic, whereby it subscribed and paid for new shares issued by financial institution Banco Múltipe BDI, equivalent to 20% of the entity’s capital, and the firm advised EGE Haina and Fiduciaria Popular, as settlor and trustee, respectively, in structuring the first of its kind issuance of “green bonds” in the Dominican securities market, for a total amount of US$100 million.
Banking and finance: The firm has served as counsel to some of the largest banks in the Dominican Republic and many of the international banks and financial institutions with operations in the country. It has extensive experience in international finance, syndicated loans, medium-term note programmes, project finance and other financing techniques, and provides legal assistance to local and foreign financial institutions in a wide array of such matters. The firm regularly participates in loans and other financial transactions (such as both domestic and cross-border bond issuances) in the country. The firm served as counsel to l to CIFI (Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura) and the Fondo de Inversión Cerrado Libre para el Desarrollo de Infraestructuras Dominicanas in a US$73 million loan, with a second phase of up to US$270 million, for the construction and development of the SIBA Energy thermal plant. Finalist for the “Latin America Banking & Finance – Project Finance Deal of the Year 2023 – Latin Lawyer” and to The Bank of Nova Scotia and other lenders in a US$463 million project finance loan extended to Phoenix Tower International and Phoenix Tower Dominicana, winner of the “Latin America Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2023 – Latin Lawyer.”
Litigation: The firm's litigation practice is widely considered to be the most prominent and successful litigation department of all of the large law firms in the country, boasting over 700 active cases and a roster of blue-chip clients. Its litigation department has extensive experience in litigation before the courts and administrative tribunals of the Dominican Republic, as well as in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution methods. The firm successfully defended at the appellate level the international oil manufacturer Nynas in a products liability case related to a transformer explosion. Likewise, the firm is representing the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic in claims and litigation arising out of the fraudulent bankruptcy of Banco Peravia.
Other areas: As a full-service firm, the firm has specialists who provide legal services related to foreign investment, tax, intellectual property and regulatory matters, telecommunications, energy, international commerce, industrial free zones, employment and labour, real estate, administrative law, sports law, aviation, and trusts and estates.
Ave. Gustavo Mejía Ricart No. 106, esq
Ave. Abraham Lincoln
Torre Piantini, 6th floor
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Tel: +1 809 473 4500
Fax: +1 809 683 2936
www.headrick.com.do
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