Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 1
About
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
» Advising banks and financial institutions on complex lending transactions and on M&A transactions in the financial services sector
Bank Regulatory:
» Capabilities include anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and OFAC, and regulatory and transactional expertise for domestic and international financial institutions and non-financial entities
Public Finance:
» Bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, issuer’s counsel, lender's counsel, borrower's counsel, trustee's counsel and other/multiple roles as counsel on public finance law and municipal finance transactions
Financial Investigations, Disputes and Litigation:
» Defend clients in any type of investigation and litigation, including those initiated by or involving the SEC, the Department of Justice, antitrust, RICO, consumer fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and regulatory compliance
Blockchain Technology:
» At the forefront of blockchain technology
» Member of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and its Legal Industry Working Group.
Chambers Review
Holland & Knight houses a highly proficient banking and finance group, with an impressively deep bench of transactional and regulatory attorneys. It is highly sought after by domestic and international financial institutions to advise on a range of complex issues, and the team possesses particularly notable expertise in the Latin American market. The firm also has a well-known real estate finance group, with a proven track record in many high-value deals in Florida. Additionally, Holland & Knight draws on its formidable litigation practice to advise on investigations and enforcement by an array of regulatory agencies and in commercial disputes.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight advised Leyline Renewable Capital on a project development loan for RAI Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Holland & Knight are very knowledgeable."
"It's a great firm."
"The team at Holland & Knight are very knowledgeable."
"It's a great firm."
Notable Practitioners
José Sirven has an outstanding reputation for his work in M&A and corporate finance. He regularly advises banks on cross-border matters involving Latin American parties, attracting clients with his fluency in Spanish and financing expertise.
"He is very intelligent and held in very high regard."
Andres Fernandez attracts particular praise for his expert handling of AML concerns, which form part of his broader financial services regulatory capabilities. He acts for both domestic and international banks, including those in Central and South America.
"Andres is a fantastic lawyer."
Charles Stutts represents wide-ranging financial services entities, including building societies and trust companies. He draws on former experience in government to advise on compliance concerns and enforcement actions.
Faisal Kraziem joins the rankings this year with a growing reputation in the market for his work representing clients including financial institutions and borrowers in both domestic and cross-border lending transactions.
"Faisal is an excellent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP
Florida
Members
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Elena Otero
Emil Infante
Gabriel Caballero
Gregory Baldwin
Juan Carlos "JC" Ferrer
Judith Mercier
Lara Rios
Leonard Gilbert
Michael Wiener
Norberto Quintana
Rebecca Leon
Richard Stephens
Roberto Pupo
Clients
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Bank of America
CA Indosuez Wealth (Miami)
City of Gainesville, Florida
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Jabil Circuit, Inc.
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
Ocean Bank
Pacific Premier Bank (PPB)
Saint Leo University (Florida)
Select Portfolio Servicing (a subsidiary of Credit Suisse)
Sun Trust Bank
TD Bank, N.A.
The Northern Trust
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