Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Puerto Rico
Band 1
Contact number
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Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz has a respected practice group with well-regarded strength advising clients on civil, commercial and bankruptcy litigation. The team is frequently seen assisting clients with collection and foreclosure, mass tort and lender liability disputes. The department also benefits from substantial experience acting on breach of contract and contentious insurance mandates, as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz represented The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as debtor in possession in its bankruptcy filing, whose claims exceed USD110 billion. This included managing claims and executory contract analysis, lift of stay negotiations and litigation, negotiations with creditors, prosecution of adversary proceedings and contested matters, strategy, advice and analysis on all aspects of the restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz’s team has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting our interests. Their professionalism and ethical standards have solidified my trust in the firm."
"With Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz we have won every single case we have brought to the table. Its team does not waste time or resources."
"Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz’s team has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting our interests. Their professionalism and ethical standards have solidified my trust in the firm."
"With Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz we have won every single case we have brought to the table. Its team does not waste time or resources."
Notable Practitioners
Leading light Luis Marini continues to be held in high esteem by market onlookers for his many years of experience in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution and bankruptcy arenas.
"Luis Marini is very easy to work with, has a breadth of experience and is very talented. His level of knowledge is the best in his field."
"Luis Marini is excellent. He knows how to explain complex matters in a simple manner and is highly respected in the bankruptcy space."
Distinguished partner Manuel Pietrantoni draws outstanding praise from interviewees for his presence in the Puerto Rican dispute resolution market. His track record in the field includes claims related to insurance, defamation, fraud and professional malpractice, construction defects and breach of contract, real estate disputes and mass tort litigation.
"Manuel Pietranton is a highly competent and knowledgeable lawyer. He is an exemplary litigator."
"Manuel Pietrantoni is a true business partner rather than just a legal consultant. He is extremely skilled, sensitive to our needs, humble and always willing to seek reasonable solutions."
Solid lawyer Carolina Velaz-Rivero steps up in the rankings after another year of excellent endorsement from clients for her activity on bankruptcy matters in Puerto Rico.
"Carolina Velaz-Rivero is hard worker, knowledgeable, reliable and always available."
Up-and-coming dispute resolution practitioner Karena Montes Berríos continues to receive significant market recognition in Puerto Rico.
"We have total confidence in Karena Montes Berríos and her business and legal knowledge. She has a friendly, open and service-oriented approach."