Guzmán Ariza's dispute resolution practice has a long history of acting in high-profile disputes, and is particularly prolific in disputes in the tourism industry and in bankruptcy litigation, including representing international airline Pawa Dominicana in an ongoing bankruptcy case. This is also a key strength of Fabio J. Guzmán Ariza, who leads the team alongside Rhadaisis Espinal, Julio Brea Guzmán, and Alberto Reyes Báez; Brea Guzmán is well known for his expertise in real estate disputes, while Espinal and Reyes Báez are frequently active in civil and commercial litigation. Fabio J. Guzmán Saladín is often called upon to handle labour and medical malpractice litigation.
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- ‘It is a well-rounded team that coordinates litigation strategies very well. They are very detail-oriented and observant, which gives them an advantage in structuring their defence or claims.'
‘Their dedication to the study of law is good. They are very well trained lawyers. Alberto Reyes is both a lawyer and an academic. He is very up to date with jurisprudence and current legal issues.'
Key clients
- Pawa Dominicana
- Club Med (Club Méditerranée)
- JJH Capital Inversiones Extranjeras
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Sunwing Travel Group
- TreviGalante
- Meliá Hotels International
- Nicholas Tawil
- Edesur Dominicana
- Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
- Consorcio de Construcciones Planificadas
- Dominican Government (Bahía de las Aguilas)
- Acun Medya
- Bartolo Colón Morales
- Mesa Investment
- Francisco Mazzarella
- Dream City
Work highlights
- Represented Pawa Dominicana in the restructuring court in Santo Domingo in relation to a bankruptcy filing request.
- Represented Palace Resorts in a lawsuit pursuing the annulment of a certificate of title over a portion of the hotel’s land.
- Successfully defended Club Med against a $6m lawsuit filed by a cigar producing company for an alleged illegal eviction from its supposedly rented premises in the resort.
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Fabio J Guzmán Ariza, Rhadaisis Espinal, Julio Brea Guzmán, Alberto Reyes Báez