Anthony Fernandez
Greenberg Traurig LLPGreenberg Traurig LLP has a broad-based Latin America corporate and M&A practice, driven in large part by its very sizeable team in Miami. The group handles deals in a wide variety of sectors, notably in renewable energy, digital infrastructure and technology (including fintech); the firm has made a further impression in start-up, growth company and venture capital work, including in the blockchain and cryptocurrency fields. It has experienced additional growth in education transactions and maintains a strong focus on the entire region through its impressive client list of Latin America-based corporates and North America headquartered multinationals, along with private equity funds and other financial sponsors. Long-nurtured connections to the region ensure it continues to land numerous inbound and outbound engagements, including cross-border capital flows into South Florida. The firm houses considerable M&A talent, including standout Latin America practitioners Yosbel Ibarra, who co-heads the Miami office; and Antonio Peña, Latin America group co-chair. Carol Barnhart, Arnaldo Rego, Henry Roque and Geiza Vargas-Vargas are also key members of the Latin America M&A team. Anthony Fernandez is a prominent corporate and transactional associate. All named individuals are based in Miami. Moreover, in addition to the firm's strong on the ground presence in Mexico, since research concluded the firm has announced the opening of a new office in Sao Paulo -with effect from September 2024; unlike the Mexico office which practices local law, the Sao Paulo team will operate as foreign legal consultants.
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‘I cannot stress more, the amazing work Geiza Vargas-Vargas does. She is at the top of her game and always ready to provide business-wise responses. Carol Barnhart is a key player in the industry, she always provides the best advice, we rely on her for our key decisions.’
‘What surprised me is the project management they have. In a transaction that involved six countries and more than 12 offices and a lot of information, the ability to manage the project and follow up on all points was very good.’
‘The team is very friendly and has charisma, they have very good customer service and are very professional.’
‘It has excellent professionals with an excellent disposition. The fact of having comprehensive advice means that any case that is presented to you will be able to be solved within the same firm is super important.'
‘Both partners and associates are excellent at their jobs and know how to work as a team with the in-house lawyer. Antonio Peña and Henry Roque as partners give 100% and are available at all times to move deals forward.'
‘The team is very close to its clients, creating quality relationships that allow them to understand the business in order to guide it correctly. In addition, it is a team that has specialists in almost all areas, which allows them to attend to all the legal needs of a company. Their support and commitment is exceptional.’
‘Yosbel Ibarra is a lawyer with an incredible ability to give legal form to complex businesses.'
‘Availability, expertise and prompt attention, understanding the real situation of clients.'
Key clients
- Procaps Group
- VIVA AIR
- Rose Hill Acquisition Corporation
- Grupo Hame
- Grupo Lucalza
- Stellex Capital Management
- Recognize Partners
- Hugo Technologies
- Mutuelle Generale de l'Education Nationale (MGEN)
- LLYC
- Sanitas
Work highlights
- Represented Procaps Group in its attempted acquisition of Grupo Somar (including Grupo Farmacéutico Somar and Química y Farmacia) from Advent International.
- Represented Viva Air in its attempt to integrate with Avianca Airlines.
- Advised Rose Hill Acquisition Corporation on its business combination with Chilean fruit producer Prize.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Antonio Peña, Marc Rossell, José Raz Guzmán