Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a significant presence in Miami where it houses an established Latin America team with a principal focus on growth company and venture capital transactions in Brazil and beyond. Moreover, it is noted for inbound and outbound M&A, and corporate restructurings. The practice continues to have a major focus on Brazil’s tech sector with a stream of venture capital financings and emerging company transactions, along with M&A activity and joint-ventures. The Miami team is prolific in seed financings, Series A and Series B financings for emerging companies and venture capital funds. A native Portuguese speaker, dual qualified (Brazil/New York) Leandro Molina is co-chair of the Latin America practice. Fellow co-chair John Haley brings extensive experience in cross-border transactions in the region, including M&A deals, joint ventures, private equity, infrastructure financings and project finance. Carlos Loumiet provides additional senior expertise in M&A and venture capital financings, while Rebecca Lester supports from the associate ranks. Luis O’Naghten has more than 30 years of experience in cross-border disputes, including both investor-state and commercial arbitrations. Jackson Hwu left the firm in February 2024.