Tomás Hernández
Partner. Specialist in the areas of litigation and arbitration, with a focus on labor matters, banking law, insurance law, civil liability and telecommunications.
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
More informationHeadrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘ sizeable labour and employment team is led by Tomás Hernández, who has expertise in the full spectrum of matters in this area, including the structuring of benefits, drafting of contracts, internal procedures and negotiations with employees' unions. The team is also extremely active in labour litigation and arbitration, with a strong track record in cases before the Supreme Court. Sector strengths for the team include telecoms, financial services, sport (where the firm acts for a number of Major League Baseball teams), and tourism. Litigation practice head Julio Camejo is an important contact for contentious employment matters, as is senior associate Federico Pinchinat.
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‘Tomás Hernández is key.’
'Tomás Hernández offers exceptional employment advice. He gets involved, knows the dynamics of the business, makes recommendations and provides incredible follow-up on his cases. None of them are too simple - all cases receive the same level of attention and care.'
'They stand out for their personalised service and great expertise in labour matters. In addition, they stay up-to-date on the case. We feel confident and secure.'
Key clients
- New York Yankees
- Philipp Morris Dominicana
- LA Dodgers
- MercaSID
- GBM Dominicana
- American Móvil Teleservices (AMOV)/OPITEL
- Isla Dominicana De Petroleo Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted American Móvil Teleservices (AMOV) with labour matters and social security law issues.
- Assisted Copac Global Packaging with labour claims filed by employees, as well as ongoing advice on day-to-day labour matters.
- Represented Transporte Lizandro/United Petroleum in a claim by approximately 28 workers who are requesting salary allegedly not paid, as well as damages.
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Tomás Hernández