Holland & Knight LLP is a titan of the Miami legal market with a rich history of Latin America engagements. The Miami office has a background in corporate transactions, financings, project development and international arbitration. The firm has continued to advise on headline and high-value M&A and private equity transactions, with Latin America group head Roberto Pupo having a pivotal role in the firm’s cross-border deals. The team has achieved further prominence in inbound transactions into the US for Latin American clients, along with growth in intra-regional deals; its offices in Mexico and Colombia give it additional regional presence. Enrique Conde leads the emerging companies and venture capital practice in South Florida, while having a significant focus on Latin America. Aymee Valdivia is another key member of the cross-border transactional group and of the Cuba action team, with Jose Sirven and Alexandra Aguirre providing further senior credibility to the regional practice. In international arbitration, Adolfo Jimenez leads a team that has an extensive record in cases involving multiple Latin America jurisdictions and is further noted for its expertise in energy, infrastructure, transport and hospitality disputes. Katharine Menéndez de La Cuesta is also rated for international arbitration. Miami and New York-based Norberto Quintana has an outstanding record in infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy project financings.

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