Oliver A. Álvarez Cruz

Senior Attorney

Legal strategist in corporate law, regulation, and international projects A senior corporate attorney focused on results, Oliver A. Álvarez Cruz has consolidated a legal career focused on structuring large investment projects, mitigating regulatory risks, and facilitating the expansion of domestic and international businesses in the Dominican Republic. His expertise combines the technical precision of public law with a strategic vision of the business world. He has more than 13 years of experience and a solid background in Administrative Law, Economic Regulation, and Compliance. He has transformed his time in the public sector into a highly specialized private practice, focusing on strategic legal advice, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance under international standards. He has led the legal structuring of high-impact projects in the tourism, luxury hotel, energy, and global franchising sectors. His achievements include his role as lead counsel in framework agreements with multinational companies and a world-renowned hotel operator, comprehensively managing the contractual, regulatory, and corporate aspects of these developments.

Practice Areas

• Corporate and Commercial Law • Administrative Law and Strategic Litigation • Business, Foreign Investment, and International Alliances • Hotel Projects, Franchises, and Framework Agreements • Regulatory Compliance and Anti-Bribery Systems (ISO 37001/19600) • Public Procurement and Contracting

Academic Training

• Bachelor's Degree in Law – Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) • Master's Degree in Administrative Law and Economic Regulation – PUCMM • Postgraduate Degree in Tax Planning and Management – INTEC • Certifications in ISO 37001 Compliance and Public Law.

Relevant Publications

• Speaker on compliance and regulation for NGOs and public entities. • Implementer of compliance and anti-bribery programs in public institutions. • Responsible for the first ISO 19600 certification for a Dominican public entity.

Memberships and Affiliations

• Member of the Dominican Bar Association. • External legal consultant in compliance. • Participant in international training programs in regulatory governance.