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Banking & Finance: Transactional | USA

Florida

This section covers lending transactions and recognizes those working on behalf of lenders and borrowers. Both banks and alternative lenders, such as credit funds, are recognized as lenders. Transactions may include acquisition financings, refinancings and general lending. All structures and methods of credit facility are relevant to this chapter. In states where Project Finance is not recognized separately, such work may be submitted to that state's Banking & Finance section. While the financing of property transactions may be relevant as part of a broad practice, firms or lawyers with a financing practice which revolves entirely around this should submit to the relevant Real Estate section. Where a specific Real Estate: Finance section exists covering the same geographical area, property work should not be included in Banking & Finance submissions.

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Eminent Practitioners

  1. José E Sirven
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    José E Sirven
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1

  1. Carlos Viana
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    Carlos Viana
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Carlos Viana regularly works on cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on matters involving project and acquisition finance.
  2. Emilio J Alvarez-Farré
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    Emilio J Alvarez-Farré
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Emilio Alvarez-Farré's transactional practice is highly respected by peers.He frequently acts on cross-border transactions involving Latin American parties, including leveraged buyouts and restructurings.
  3. Eric Klar
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    Eric Klar
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Eric Klar is well regarded for his expert representation of financial institutions in lending transactions.
  4. Fernando C Alonso
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    Fernando C Alonso
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Fernando Alonso regularly advises financial institutions and companies on cross-border transactions, offering particular experience in representing global entities.
  5. Stuart Ames
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    Stuart Ames
    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Stuart Ames acts for a range of financial institutions on transactions such as M&A and asset-based lending.
  6. Alcides Avila
    Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Carl A Fornaris
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    Carl A Fornaris
    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Winston & Strawn LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Carl Fornaris has substantial experience in advising a broad selection of financial services entities on matters ranging from sanctions compliance to cryptocurrency regulation. He also regularly represents lenders in financing deals.
    Key sectors
    Financial Investors|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  2. Robert M Siegel
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    Robert M Siegel
    Bilzin Sumberg
    Bilzin Sumberg | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Robert Siegel is held in high esteem for his extensive finance practice, which sees him regularly handle big-ticket commercial and real estate finance transactions.
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Band 3

  1. Emilio Saiz
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    Emilio Saiz
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Emilio Saiz is recognized for his experience representing major institutions in a range of corporate and structured finance matters. He is particularly noted for his expertise in aviation finance.
  2. Gregory K Bader
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    Gregory K Bader
    Gunster
    Gunster | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Gregory Bader advises on M&A in the financial services space, as well as regulatory compliance and securities offerings. He is sought out by private and public sector clients.
  3. Javier Alvarez
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    Javier Alvarez
    TA PLLC
    TA PLLC | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Javier Alvarez of TA PLLC has built a strong reputation in the Florida banking space. He handles a range of transactional and regulatory matters for a cross-border client base.
  4. Mark Denham
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    Mark Denham
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Mark Denham has a breadth of experience as an adviser to financial institutions and corporate clients. He is notably adept at providing counsel on acquisition financings and leasing transactions.
  5. Michael V Mitrione
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    Michael V Mitrione
    Gunster
    Gunster | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Michael Mitrione regularly acts on transactions such as financings and restructurings. He offers notable experience in advising Italian entities on cross-border work as a fluent Italian speaker.
  6. Susan Bennett
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    Susan Bennett
    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Susan Bennett has experience advising clients on complex syndicated loan transactions. Her client list consists of highly distinguished banks.
  7. William C Arnhols
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    William C Arnhols
    Akerman LLP
    Akerman LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    William Arnhols regularly advises both international and US-based borrowers on instruments such as revolving credit facilities. His practice also includes advising issuers.
  8. Zachary W Watt
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    Zachary W Watt
    Hill Ward Henderson
    Hill Ward Henderson | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Zachary Watt of Hill Ward Henderson acts on behalf of both lenders and borrowers across a range of matters. He demonstrates notable strength in advising clients on acquisition financing, loan facilities and commercial lending transactions.
  9. Arvin J. Jaffe
    Arvin J. Jaffe, P.A. | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Alexandra Lehson
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    Alexandra Lehson
    Bilzin Sumberg
    Bilzin Sumberg | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Alexandra Lehson is an experienced lawyer who demonstrates considerable strength in handling complex financings and loan transactions. Her clients include borrowers and senior lenders.
  2. Faisal Kraziem
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    Faisal Kraziem
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Peter Rahaghi
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    Peter Rahaghi
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Peter Rahaghi is routinely called upon to provide counsel on complex financings and acquisitions. His client base includes banks and investment advisory firms, among others.
  4. Rebecca Mendez
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    Rebecca Mendez
    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
    Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Rebecca Mendez is highlighted for her ability to provide counsel to lenders on acquisitions, financings and commercial real estate loans, among other issues.
  5. Stephanie Kane
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    Stephanie Kane
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Stephanie Kane is noted for her ability to handle matters on behalf of both borrower and lender clients. Her experience includes advising on complex acquisition financing and issues related to commercial loans.