Gustavo Membiela

Practice Areas

Gustavo Membiela is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and multinational disputes, including arbitration and investigations, with a particular focus on Latin American disputes.

Gus has over 20 years of experience handling a wide variety of commercial arbitrations matters around the world. He has successfully represented consumer product companies, financial institutions and corporations, developers, and investors in multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Gus also represents institutions in various litigations, multinational investigations, and sanctions compliance. He counsels clients both pre-and-post litigation on matters of corporate significance, which includes advising boards and other business leaders. 

Gus also maintains an active pro bono practice. He currently serves on the boards of Amigos for Kids and Area Stage Company and Theater Conservatory.

Professional Memberships

Member, International Bar Association

Board Member, Amigos for Kids

Member, Area Stage Company and Theatre Conservatory

Publications

Co-author, “OFAC Settles With Digital Currency Services Provider for Apparent Violations of Multiple Sanctions Programs,” Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law (July- August 2021)

Co-author, “Cuba: Amazon Wins Helms-Burton Case,” Latinvex (February 24, 2021)

Co-author, “Helms-Burton Lawsuits: A Status Overview ̶ A year and a half of Helms-Burton claims: “Where do things stand?”, Latinvex (October 14, 2020)

Co-author, “Cuba: Carnival Loses Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit,” Latinvex (September 23, 2020)

Personal

Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial – Florida, 2019–2022

The Legal 500 Latin America, City Focus: Miami, 2021–2022

The Best Lawyers in America, International Trade and Finance Law, Florida, 2017–2022

AV-Rated and named among South Florida’s “Top Rated Lawyers” and “Top Rated Litigators” in Legal Leaders by Martindale-Hubbell and ALM, 2015–Current

South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyer,” 2015, 2016, 2021

Florida Theater Guild, Remy Award for Outstanding Board Member, 2020

Super Lawyers “Rising Star” – Florida, 2009–2016

South Florida Business & Wealth, Up & Comer for Law for Miami-Dade County, 2016

Daily Business Review, “Rising Star,” 2014

South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Up and Comers,” 2012–2014

South Florida Business & Wealth, Up & Comer Law for Miami-Dade County (finalist), 2014

Brickell Magazine, “Top 20 Professionals Under 40,” June 7, 2013

Daily Business Review, “Most Effective Lawyer” (finalist), December 12, 2012

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, South Florida Chapter, “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers” of Miami-Dade County, June 19, 2012

South Florida Business Journal, “Up & Comer” – South Florida, 2006