For over 10 years, Ricardo was an associate lawyer at one of the leading law firms in the Dominican Republic, specializing in energy law and project finance, as well as arbitration, antitrust, and agency and distribution. He has significant experience in the civil, commercial, and real estate litigation before the Dominican courts and in commercial arbitration proceedings before the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Production of Santo Domingo (CRC-CCPSD).
In his professional practice, Ricardo has advised domestic and foreign investors, financial institutions, development banks and multilateral organizations in large-scale investment projects, including mergers and acquisitions and project financing, particularly in conventional and renewable energy (wind, solar), oil and gas projects. He has also successfully represented major local and international companies in antitrust matters, including investigation and sanctioning proceedings before the regulatory authority (Pro-Competencia).
Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic.
Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic.
London, United Kingdom.
Revista Dominicana de Ciencias Jurídicas No. 5, Jan-Dec. 2022, p.p. 33-55.
Overview of the legal and regulatory regime governing the electricity subsector in the Dominican Republic, for both conventional and renewable energy, including history, market structure, competition models, licensing requirements, relevant governmental regulatory entities and their respective roles, and recent legal developments.
View publicationThe Oil and Gas Review, 9th edition, October 2021, p.p. 101-110.
Overview of the legal and regulatory regime governing the upstream oil and gas industry in the Dominican Republic, including licensing requirements, tax, corporate, and environmental matters, and recent market developments.
View publicationWorld Bank Group, 2021.
Questionnaire containing analysis of collateral and bankruptcy laws for the protection of borrowers and lenders in the Dominican Republic.
Revista de la Cámara Americana de Comercio, No. 65, August 2020, p.p. 42-44.
Analysis of the keys to the success of the upcoming international public tenders to be launched for the allocation of renewable energy PPAs.
View publicationRevista Jurídica del Grupo de Estudiantes de Derecho de la Universidad Iberoamericana (GRED-UNIBE), No. 7, 2018, p.p. 16-18.
Analysis of the validity and application of arbitration clauses in adhesion contracts under Dominican Law.
View publicationRevista de la Cámara Americana de Comercio, No. 53, Sept.-Oct. 2017, p.p. 56-57.
Commentary to Resolution No. 013-2017, issued by the Board of Directors of the National Commission for Defense of Competition (Pro-Competencia), which approved the “General Guidelines for Compliance Plans of Economic Agents in Antitrust Policy.”
View publicationRevista Jurídica del Grupo de Estudiantes de Derecho de la Universidad Iberoamericana (GRED-UNIBE), No. 4, 2015, p.p. 23-27.
Analysis of the applicability of the non adimpleti contractus defense (contractual non-performance) in the framework of public procurement, considering the principle of continuity of administrative contracts.
View publicationRevista Gaceta Judicial, Year 19, No. 339, April 2015, p.p. 40-44.
Analysis of the validity and relevance of the capacity of the Civil Courts of Appeals, to hear appeals against resolutions handed down by the General Director of the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI), in the context of the 2010 Dominican Constitution.
View publicationLATINLAWYER, 2015.
Analysis of the cartel enforcement legal framework of the Dominican Republic, including relevant agencies, penalties for cartel conduct, raids, and leniency/amnesty programs.
View publicationRevista Gaceta Judicial, Year 18, No. 330, May 2014, p.p. 40-43.
Analysis of the origin, evolution, and reach of the Legitimate Expectations Principle and its application under Dominican Law, considering the Principle of Legality.
View publicationAcento Newspaper, 20 May 2012.
Opinion article regarding the Dominican Republic's electoral process for the year 2012.
View publicationRevista Jurídica del Grupo de Estudiantes de Derecho de la Universidad Iberoamericana (GRED-UNIBE), No. 1, Jan-Apr. 2010, p.p. 48-57.
Evaluation of the Dominican Republic's educational system, policies, and challenges.
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