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.

Medina Garnes Abogados‘ ‘exceptional’ litigation practice represents clients across a broad range of contentious issues, specialising in administrative claims, commercial litigation, competition disputes and public procurement matters. Fabiola Medina Garnes is well regarded as a seasoned tax, administrative and civil litigation attorney and has been described as a ‘mastermind’ by clients. Jesús Francos Rodríguez is a key member of the department and has noted expertise in administrative law and civil litigation. Senior associate Jansy Castro leverages her background as a criminal specialist to handle general and business criminal cases. Leydi Aracena and Marianne Castro Coste support the team across a variety of matters.

Pellerano & Herrera‘s dispute resolution team is active in high-stakes and complex litigation, representing corporations and private individuals in commercial, civil and criminal cases before all judicial levels. The firm’s client list features multinational corporations across a range of industries, including the tourism, mining, logistics and real estate spaces. The broad practice is led by Lucy Objío, Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, and Sheila Oviedo. Mejía Ortiz has over four decades of litigation experience, while Objío has a strong reputation in arbitration proceedings, and claims in the logistics and free zone sectors. Oviedo, who was promoted to partner in 2023, manages complex cases for some of the firm’s high-profile clients. Associates Lucas Gómez and Marcos Peralta support the team.

Pereyra & Asociados‘ litigation department, which has noted expertise across key industry sectors, acts for companies and individuals in all types of dispute resolution procedures, including contractual breach claims, damages litigation, liability and tort cases, criminal cases, family litigation, labour litigation and commercial claims, among others. The ‘versatile, and well-prepared’ Luis Miguel Pereyra is highly regarded in the regional litigation market, regularly taking on complex cases and arbitration proceedings before a variety of bodies.

DMK Abogados‘ dispute resolution team, led by Enrique De Marchena and Iván García Elsevyf, represents national and international clients in civil, commercial, real estate, labour, and administrative cases, with notable work in the tourism, energy, and construction sectors. The firm, led by Marchena, represents Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este (CAE) in litigation relating to the Bávaro International Airport (AIB) project by the ABRISA Group. The team also handles a variety of disputes, including contract termination issues. Senior associates Lisa O’Reilly and Yaritza Robles along with associate Daniel Zavala, support the team’s efforts.

Jiménez Peña‘s litigation practice is highly regarded for handling of a wide range of commercial, civil, and regulatory disputes before all levels of Dominican courts. The firm represents local and international clients in complex foreclosure, civil liability, shareholder, and distribution-related claims, and has a strong track record in employment litigation and cross-border disputes. Founding partner Marcos Peña Rodríguez handles litigation and arbitration proceedings with a focus on economic regulation, energy, project finance and government-related claims. Rosa (Lisa) Díaz heads up the litigation department and represents clients in civil and commercial cases, including contractual disputes, corporate conflicts, debt collection litigation and real estate issues. Díaz is supported by Laura Medina Acosta, who focuses on commercial litigation, and senior associate Víctor Santana.

JJ Roca & Asociados has a strong track record in litigation, led by founding partner Jaime Roca, who has vast experience in the Dominican market. The firm handles complex cases spanning bank fraud claims, labour disputes, commercial disputes, tort issues, and criminal actions. The firm has seen increased instructions in intellectual property litigation, representing well-known trade mark owners such as Swatch in high-profile cases, as well as acting BRAVO before the Supreme Court of Justice. Felicia Santana is a litigation specialist and has notable experience as a trial attorney.

OMG’s dispute resolution department handles a broad range of cases, fielding a team experienced in both domestic and international cases. The team works across various roles, representing plaintiffs, defendants, creditors and debtors, spanning local and international corporations, and individuals. Areas of work include administrative claims, arbitration proceedings, civil and family law issues, collection and foreclosure proceedings, commercial and shareholder disputes and labour litigation. Corporate specialists Esperanza Cabral and Leonel Melo are active in the space, while Luis Pantaleón, Tristán Carbuccia and Michele Hazoury are key members of the firm’s conflict management team.

Pellerano Nadal’s dispute resolution department represents clients across a broad spectrum of civil and criminal cases, with noted expertise in regulatory and administrative proceedings. The practice is led by Gustavo Mena, whose experience covers civil, commercial, labour, administrative, constitutional, and regulatory matters. Luis Rafael Pellerano has experience in ADR methods, and the addition of Gilberto Objío to the team brings a wealth of experience in tort litigation. Senior associate Belkys Génesis Rodríguez works closely with Pellerano.

Leveraging connections with the firm’s international network, the Santo Domingo-based litigation team at Squire Patton Boggs handles a variety of disputes with international elements, alongside its strong experience in the local legal market. Carolina Soto Hernández, who is described as ‘knowledgeable and experienced’, focuses her practice on commercial, civil and labour matters spanning international and local disputes, judicial issues and extrajudicial proceedings. Pedro Gamundi co-leads the international dispute resolution practice alongside Hernández.

Alburquerque Abogados – Consultores‘ department focuses on addressing conflicts that arise during the execution of contracts, using both litigation and ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration proceedings. The firm has been active in civil liability disputes arising out of the tourism sector, and also supports at all stages of conflict resolution, including representation before local and international bodies across the telecoms, investment, education, and aviation sectors. Managing partner José Manuel Alburquerque Prieto and Laura Polanco Coste, who is a partner in the dispute resolution team, handle the bulk of the workload.

ECIJA DVMS’ dispute resolution team is active in civil and contractual disputes with particular expertise in the baseball sector, handling arbitration cases involving MLB clubs and players in the Dominican Republic; the team recently successfully represented the Texas Rangers in a breach of contract and damages claim. The practice handles a wide range of disputes, including defamation issues and agent-dealer claims under Dominican law. Edward Salcedo is head of the litigation department and has a notable reputation in foreclosure matters and issues in the Major League Baseball market. Associates Erika Gomez and Arístides Victoria regularly support Salcedo.

Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti handles a range of litigation, including commercial, civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. Key areas of expertise include contractual disputes, particularly under Dominican Republic Law No. 173 , fraud claims, and tax litigation. The firm also handles consumer protection issues, labour and employment disputes, human rights claims, foreclosures, debt recovery work and family law matters. Georges Santoni Recio and Ariel Jáquez Nuñez are particularly active in contentious matters, and Joan Batista Molina specialises in property seizures.

Ulises Cabrera advises on a broad range of dispute resolution, including civil, commercial, labour, administrative, and criminal proceedings, and the team has experience across the real estate, telecoms, and regulated industries. Ulises Cabrera López focuses on inheritance and succession disputes, while managing partner José Cruz Campillo handles corporate and commercial litigation on a local and international scale. Freddy Zarzuela excels in civil disputes, and Iris Pérez Rochet is well-versed in labour litigation. Magdalena Almonte and Jeanny Aristy Santana also have significant litigation practices.

De Camps, Vásquez & Valera acts in a range of local disputes arising out of the real estate, retail and energy sectors, and the team regularly represents clients in contract termination, constitutional and succession disputes, acting for Dominican businesses or individuals. Diana De Camps Contreras heads up the dispute resolution team, while Paul Concepción Rosa specialises in debt collection matters, foreclosure and seize procedures, as well as lawsuits tending to condemnations. Miguel E. Jiménez Castillo specialises in claims relating to contracts and tort issues.

DMAC Despacho Juridico’s civil and commercial litigation department handles civil and commercial disputes, as well as contentious administrative matters against public bodies. The team, led by managing partner Gilbert Alberto Suero Abreu, is currently providing legal counsel to UTE in administrative litigation against The National Institute for Potable Water and Sewers (INAPA) of the Dominican Republic. Rafael Dickson has represented a wide range of clients, including public administration entities, financial intermediaries, aviation companies, telecoms corporations, and family business groups. Mariel Vilchez is also recommended.

Guzmán & Molina, Abogados‘ dispute resolution team fields experienced professionals who frequently act in bankruptcy disputes, contract breach claims and damage liability issues. Founding partner Lucas Guzmán López has acted in complex arbitration proceedings, civil procedure issues and criminal cases. Associate Carlos Camejo has a background in compliance work.

LMV Advisors - Central Lawadvises on a broad spectrum of contentious matters, including labour, real estate, criminal, and commercial litigation. The team is particularly experienced in breach of contract disputes, an area of expertise for César Joel Linares Rodríguez, who is described as ‘dedicated to his work, dedicated to perfecting his practice and expanding his knowledge’.

Sinerlex Dominicana, Abogados Consultores, SRL’s dispute resolution practice is noted for its strong track record in complex civil, commercial, real estate, and labour litigation, with additional expertise in family law, medical malpractice claims, and debt recovery. Oliver Peña Veras focuses on tourism and real estate matters. Alejandro O’Neal González Bona is also a key member of the team.

Valerio Jiminián Roa Abogados (VJR) offers a comprehensive range of litigation services to both domestic and international clients, spanning criminal and administrative law, consumer protection, civil and commercial litigation. The firm recently secured a landmark victory before the Supreme Court of Justice, successfully defending former Minister of Public Works, Eng. Víctor Díaz Rúa, in the Odebrecht case. Miguel Valerio Jiminián is the founding partner of the firm and handles contentious strategy work, while Yipsy Roa Díaz manages the private client side of the practice.