ECIJA SBGB

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The corporate team at ECIJA SBGB leverages the bench strength of its global network to assist multinational corporates, commercial banks, government entities, non-profits and investors across such sectors as real estate, energy, financial services, manufacturing and logistics with day-to-day corporate operations, and high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm’s full service covers matters ranging from M&A, joint ventures, corporate finance and estate planning to corporate governance and tax exemptions, as well as filings, reporting and regulatory compliance. The team is headed by managing partner Fernando Berio, who brings expertise to real estate pre-development activities, tax credit equity procurement and deal negotiation. Jorge Fernandez-Reboredo specialises in corporate advice and compliance monitoring, as well as real estate M&A at the retail and distribution level. The practice is supported by senior associate Milimar Landrón-Acevedo, who assists with the drafting of legal memoranda, contracts, agreements and opinions, utilising a background in risk management.

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Key clients

  • The Michaels Organization
  • Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
  • PRISA
  • Hispanic Housing Development
  • Acruva Capital Partners
  • Bahia Apartments
  • Montblanc PR Associates
  • Luis Ayala Colón & Sucres
  • New Fortress Energy
  • Aon Risk Solutions of Puerto Rico
  • Anthony Veder Group
  • GeneraPR
  • Caribe Pharmacy Management
  • IOR Partners
  • Aspen Surgical Puerto Rico
  • IQTek Solutions Puerto Rico
  • Capitol Bridge
  • Energeólica de Puerto Rico
  • Money Group

Work highlights

  • Facilitated access of New Fortress Energy to international markets to acquire capital for the development of infrastructure facilities and a micro fuel handling facility for liquified natural gas in the Port of San Juan.
  • Guided The Michaels Organization through establishing operations in Puerto Rico and identifying opportunities for the development subdivision.
  • Engaged to represent Caribe Pharmacy Management in the acquisition of the assets and operations of a locally owned retail pharmacy chain.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Fernando Berio
Partner

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Berio, Jorge Fernández-Reboredo