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Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández

Dominican Republic

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Quick facts
Partners

12

Number of lawyers

46

Network memberships

TAG Law

Languages

Spanish, English, French, Italian

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Banking and finance
Firm overview

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández is one the leading law firm in the country, distinguishing itself as one in which its experienced partners provide hands-on service to clients of every size. The firm’s attorneys are known for their practical experience, responsiveness and commitment to providing high-quality legal services at cost-effective rates.

Recent transactional highlights
  • The firm assisted Delivery Hero in the acquisition of "Delivery RD" a fast growing food delivery business. 
  • The firm served as counsel to Vinci Airports in the acquisition of Aerodom, the leading airports operator in the country, and the subsequent US$533 million international bond and bank financing undertaken by Aerodom;
  • The firm represented Tropicalia (Cisneros Real Estate) in connection with US$119.5 million financing extended by IDB and IFC;
  • The firm served as counsel to international investors in the acquisition of the Playa Grande Golf & Resort project and the subsequent legal matters related to the development of the project;
  • The firm served as counsel to The Blackstone Group in the acquisition of the Dominican Republic operations of gaming and leisure giant Cirsa;
  • The firm advised Aerodom in a US$533 million cross-border notes and bank debt financing;
  • The firm also served as counsel to the Bank of Nova Scotia in a US$484 million and Euro $18 million secured financing extended to Phoenix Tower, a Blackstone portfolio company;
  • The firm recently represented DEG in the financing of a renewable energy project in the Dominican Republic;
  • The firm served as counsel to Grupo Diesco, as borrower, in a US$75 million multi-jurisdictional credit facility extended by Goldman Sachs.
  • Represented The Prudential Insurance Company as sole investor in a USD$100m senior note issuance.
Sector expertise
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharm and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Tech and telecoms
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Utilities
Address:
Ave. Gustavo Mejía Ricart No. 106, esq. Ave. Abraham Lincoln
Torre Piantini, Piso 6
Santo Domingo
Tel:+809 473 4500 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.headrick.com.do
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
7 practice areas
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OMG
7 practice areas
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Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo & Castillo
5 practice areas
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Jiménez Peña
6 practice areas
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Medina Garnes Abogados
5 practice areas
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Russin Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti
4 practice areas
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Squire Patton Boggs
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

ECIJA DVMS
5 practice areas
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Guzmán Ariza
6 practice areas
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Pellerano & Herrera
6 practice areas
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Tier 4

Bobadilla Abogados
7 practice areas
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DMK Lawyers
7 practice areas
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De Camps Vasquez Varela
7 practice areas
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Estrella & Tupete Abogados
6 practice areas
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JJ Roca & Asociados
5 practice areas
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Ulises Cabrera
7 practice areas
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Dargam & Mañón
2 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
21 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
7 practice areas
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Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo & Castillo
5 practice areas
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Jiménez Peña
6 practice areas
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OMG
7 practice areas
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Russin Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti
4 practice areas
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Tier 3

EY Law
5 practice areas
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Guzmán Ariza
6 practice areas
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Pellerano & Herrera
6 practice areas
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Ulises Cabrera
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Alburquerque Abogados Consultores
3 practice areas
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Bobadilla Abogados
7 practice areas
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Cáceres Torres
3 practice areas
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DMK Lawyers
7 practice areas
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ECIJA DVMS
5 practice areas
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JJ Roca & Asociados
5 practice areas
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López Grullón Abogados & Consultores
4 practice areas
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Medina Garnes Abogados
5 practice areas
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Notable

De Camps Vasquez Varela
7 practice areas
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LMV Advisors - CENTRAL LAW
4 practice areas
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Squire Patton Boggs
7 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
12 firms ranked
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Tier 1

De Camps Vasquez Varela
7 practice areas
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Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
7 practice areas
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OMG
7 practice areas
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Pellerano Nadal Law & Consulting
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Guzmán Ariza
6 practice areas
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Jiménez Peña
6 practice areas
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Pellerano & Herrera
6 practice areas
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Squire Patton Boggs
7 practice areas
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Ulises Cabrera
7 practice areas
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Notable

DMK Lawyers
7 practice areas
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Estrella & Tupete Abogados
6 practice areas
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JJ Roca & Asociados
5 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Headrick Rizik Alvarez &  Fernández  

Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernándezis an experienced firm that was founded in 1985. The firm’s main office is in Santo Domingo. The firm is also a part of the legal network known as TAGLaw. The firm has focused its efforts on developing its asset finance and banking practices. The firm is also strong in project development, specializing in project acquisitions and projects in the mining and energy sectors    

Highlights  

Headrick demonstrated its cross-border and financing expertise in advising a regional conglomerate on a strategic acquisition in the water industry. The firm’s role encompassed coordination across jurisdictions, negotiation of key transactional documents, and support in structured financing tied to expansion. Its involvement also included handling complex security instruments and lender-side due diligence, reinforcing its reputation for managing sophisticated deals with precision and efficiency. The transaction showcases Headrick’s ability to deliver impactful legal solutions across industries and borders, aligning with clients’ long-term growth objectives. 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Grupo Diesco - Financing
2021-01-09
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
Financing
Eileen Jiménez
Grupo Diesco
Borrower
CIFI - Financing
2021-01-12
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
Financing
Jaime Senior
CIFI
Lender
Argico SAS - M&A
2021-01-11
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Fernando Marranzini
Argico SAS
Acquirer
STOA SA - M&A
2021-01-12
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Jaime Senior
STOA SA
Investor
Integer Holdings - M&A
2021-01-12
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Jaime Senior
Integer Holdings
Acquirer
Advanced Asset Management; Fondo Cerrado de Desarrollo de Sociedades Advanced Oportunidades de Inversión - M&A
2021-01-04
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Eileen Jiménez
Advanced Asset Management, Fondo Cerrado de Desarrollo de Sociedades Advanced Oportunidades de Inversión
Acquirer
Playa Grande Holdings - Real estate project
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
Real estate project
Jaime Senior Eileen Jiménez
Playa Grande Holdings
Developer
Fiduciaria Popular SA; Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina SA - Bond issue
2022-03-01
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
Bond issue
Jaime Senior
Fiduciaria Popular SA, Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina SA
Issuer
Imperial Brands - M&A
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Sarah De León, Jaime Senior
Imperial Brands
Seller
Isla Dominicana de Petróleo Corp - M&A
2021-01-07
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Jaime Senior
Isla Dominicana de Petróleo Corp
Merger party
Tabacalera de Garcia SAS - Project development
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
Project development
Sarah De León
Tabacalera de Garcia SAS
Developer
Isla Dominicana de Petroleo Corp - M&A
2021-01-07
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
Dominican Republic
M&A
Jaime Senior
Isla Dominicana de Petroleo Corp
Target
IFLR1000
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