Guzmán Ariza is a law firm based in the Dominican Republic founded in 1927 and recognized as a top-tier firm by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, the premier guides to the world’s leading law firms. The Firm is positioned to help clients mine the business opportunities present in the country, the largest and fastest growing economy in Central America and the Caribbean, and its most visited tourist destination.
We are the first and only national law firm in the Dominican Republic, with 10 offices strategically located to serve you in every major business and tourism center in the Dominican Republic. Our attorneys live with the local issues that matter to you, and work regularly with local government offices and courts in each particular city or region. We are right where you need us.
Estrella & Tupete, Abogados is a full-service Dominican law firm with offices in Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Punta Cana with a track record on some of the most complex and high-value transactions in the country.
The firm's client base includes energy companies, financial institutions, foreign investors, and business development groups operating across the Dominican Republic and the broader Caribbean region. Its work spans large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, cross-border investment structuring, banking transactions, and significant real estate and tourism developments.
Estrella & Tupete holds ISO 9001 certification — the only Dominican law firm to have obtained this standard — reflecting a genuine commitment to process quality and continuous improvement. This framework allows the firm to handle sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters with consistency and precision, making it a reliable partner for clients navigating complex legal and regulatory environments in the Dominican market.