DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: John Seibel, Fernando Henríquez, Patricio Silvestre, Cerjossy Tapia, Yeison Henríquez and Banahí Márquez Seibel Henríquez
Seibel Henríquez is a full-service Dominican law firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santo Domin- go. Widely recognised for its ethical standards, cli- ent loyalty, and personalised service, the firm advises leading domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of dispute resolution. Its dispute resolu- tion practice encompasses commercial litigation, ar- bitration before the principal chambers of commerce, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms including mediation and conciliation, enforcement of foreign
judgments and arbitral awards, and interim relief pro- ceedings. The team brings deep knowledge of the Dominican procedural framework and substantive law, providing practical, results-oriented counsel to corporations, financial institutions, developers, and foreign investors navigating complex disputes. Seibel Henríquez is uniquely positioned to represent clients in cross-border disputes involving Dominican inter- ests, providing strategic advocacy that consistently achieves strong results.
Authors
John Seibel is a founding partner of Seibel Henríquez, based in Santo Domingo. He is one of the leading sports law practitioners in the Dominican Republic, advising professional leagues and Major
Fernando Henríquez is a partner at Seibel Henríquez, based in Santo Domingo. He advises clients on M&A, project finance, energy, telecoms and banking transactions, as well as on complex dispute resolution across
League Baseball teams on corporate, labour, tax and regulatory matters, including the planning and construction of baseball academies. His broader practice encompasses civil and commercial litigation, criminal law, labour disputes, real estate and corporate advisory for domestic and international clients across the banking, telecoms, fuel distribution and entertainment sectors. His multicultural background and training across multiple jurisdictions position him to effectively serve both local and foreign clients.
civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional matters. With over 30 years of experience, Fernando has represented leading companies in the Dominican electricity, telecoms, fuel distribution and construction sectors in some of the country’s most significant transactions and in high-profile litigation. He regularly works alongside leading US, European and Latin American law firms on cross-border matters, and has acted as an arbitrator at the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce.
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