At Guzmán Ariza, a firm which is praised for its ability to advise on ‘all key legal areas for both the local and international markets’, the group’s work spans from non-contentious matters such as the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, contract drafting, and payroll issues, to labour and employment litigation, with experience in cases before the Supreme Court. Indeed, Elvis Roque and Rhadaisis Espinal can be singled out for their litigation expertise. On the regulatory side, the group is skilled in advising on labour and immigration law compliance. Rubén García and Fabio J. Guzmán Ariza, the firm’s founding partner, are also leading figures in a group which has major international clients such as the New York Mets and Club Med on its roster. Julio Brea Guzmán is also a key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Guzmán Ariza is a firm with an impeccable reputation in the country, with branches throughout the Dominican Republic and specialists in all key legal areas for both the local and international markets. Excellent communication.'
  • 'Elvis Roque can simultaneously handle several areas of law, is available 24/7, works to a high level, manage communication with the client well, provides quick responses, and is excellent in litigation.'
  • 'Julio Brea Guzmán has excellent management skills and good connections and interpersonal relationships.'
  • 'The technical assistance is unbeatable, the responses are fast and the management of communication about the case sets the firm apart.'
  • 'The easy access and availability of the firm's lawyers is a determining factor for me, especially in labour matters because the deadlines are short. Needless to say, their technical knowledge is of the highest level, otherwise they would not be our lawyers, but in addition, they are able to give us a commercial perspective of the case, in terms of its feasibility, which we have not found in other firms.'

Key clients

  • Nexus Tours
  • Varsity Brands
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Canadian Beso
  • Americano Source Fit
  • Robledo Competitive Intelligence Market Search
  • American Icon EB
  • Saladin Boxes
  • Sabiry
  • Club Med
  • Pawa Dominicana
  • New York Mets
  • Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
  • SH Cacao CO Partners
  • Sosúa Ocean Village
  • Orica Dominicana
  • Grupo Laugama
  • Global Pre Meds (formerly Gap Medics)
  • TravelSmart
  • Meliá Hotels International
  • Blue JackTar Hotel & Golf
  • Digital Works

Work highlights

  • Acting for Nexus Tours in almost a dozen lawsuits filed by tourist guides from the eastern and northern areas of the Dominican Republic, who claim to have worked for the client for years, seeking benefits of close to a million dollars.
  • Advising Varsity Brands on the employment aspects of the acquisition of the shares and assets of All-Sports Apparel in the Dominican Republic, including on the transfer of employees.
  • Advising the Walt Disney Company on labour issues relating to the production of a television series to be filmed in the Dominican Republic.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rubén García, Rhadaisis Espinal, Fabio J. Guzmán Ariza