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Real estate Tier 1

Real estate is a cornerstone practice for Greenberg Traurig, LLP, with work spanning commercial, recreational and residential assets, including structured equity, debt and hybrids. The sizeable nationwide team particularly excels in acquisitions, investment, development, financing and leasing. New York’s Robert Ivanhoe and Stephen Rabinowitz co-chair the practice alongside Chicago’s Corey Light and Richard Giusto in Miami. Based in Chicago, Michael Baum is noted for his expertise in the sponsorship, formation and implementation of U.S. and international, particularly, Mexican and Brazilian real estate opportunity funds. The same office recruited Shawn Ronda and Andrew Hamm to its team from DLA Piper LLP (US) and Katten, respectively in August and May 2021. Former chair of Winston & Strawn LLP‘s real estate practice, New York-based Corey Tessler, joined in May 2022.  

Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco) Tier 2

A ‘class action dream team’, Greenberg Traurig LLP provides a ‘very pragmatic‘ service to many leading consumer brands, which are appreciative of its ‘unparalleled preparation‘ and trial-ready approach to potentially reputation threatening cases, including those involving consumer protection, unfair competition and false and deceptive advertising. ‘Extremely knowledgeable‘ Los Angeles-based Robert J. Herrington is an ‘exceptional class action, product liability, and mass torts litigator’ and has had multiple successes in disputes for clients from a myriad industries, including footwear, consumer electronics and outdoor equipment. Praised for his ability ‘to focus the court on the relevant issues’, Miami-based David A. Coulson has taken the lead on many high-profile disputes, including his representation of Champion Petfoods in over a dozen national putative class action lawsuits alleging its pet food products contain heavy metals and BPA. Lori Cohen is ‘tough but charismatic‘, and has seen success before juries across a range of product liability matters. ‘Smart and responsive’ Los Angeles-based associate Michael McCarthy is, according to one client, ‘the hardest working lawyer I’ve ever met‘ and continues to gain experience defending consumer products companies before state and federal courts in all phases of litigation. The team was further strengthened, particularly on the medical devices and pharmaceuticals front, by the arrival of Glenn Kerner  and Nilda Isidro in November 2021 from Goodwin.

Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices Tier 2

Led from Atlanta and Chicago by Sara Thompson and Gregory Ostfeld, respectively, and also able to draw upon product liability experts in the sector from across the firm’s vast network of domestic offices, Greenberg Traurig LLP handles a wide range and volume of cases, irrespective of geographical location. Drawing upon superb advocacy skills, excellent subject matter knowledge and strategic litigation smarts, the team is adept at attaining success at trials, as well as devising compelling dispositive motions and expert strategies involving litigation relating to pelvic mesh, opioids, Zantac and talc, among other issues. Recognized as a ‘natural born leader‘, Atlanta-based Lori Cohen typifies the group’s trial ready approach and has had a multitude of jury trial successes by dint of her ‘tough but charismatic approach‘. The arrival in November 2021 of both Glenn Kerner and Nilda Isidro to the firm’s New York office from Goodwin was a major coup for the firm, particularly in light of their pharmaceuticals-related product liability expertise, including their high-profile work for Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: toxic tort Tier 2

Drawing upon a highly developed knowledge of underlying environmental regulations and laws throughout the country, allied with a strong litigation capability, Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s sprawling national practice is regularly involved in high-stakes cases, including those involving alleged soil, water, and air pollution. The team, which is led by seasoned trial lawyer David B. Weinstein from Tampa, is not only well-versed at litigating private suits, including class actions and MDLs, but also government enforcement actions, regulatory matters and cases with criminal exposure. Weinstein is currently representing an international aerospace company in two high-profile mass toxic tort actions, in which plaintiffs allege that emissions from a manufacturing facility contaminated nearby properties and injured persons near the facility.

Healthcare > Health insurers Tier 2

Greenberg Traurig LLP acts for both national and regional insurers, combining regulatory and transactional services. It has a particular niche working with managed care plans, with Albany-based Harold N. Iselinserving as lead outside counsel to The New York Health Plan Association. Also on the regulatory front, the team is able to act on Medicare/Medicaid payment plan reviews, OIG Audits, and matters regarding accreditation. Private equity transactions mark another key strength of the team. It also offers contentious services out of its Dallas office, with Joseph Coniglio acting on government investigations and claims litigation. Nancy Taylor and David Peck lead the overall healthcare team from Washington DC and Fort Lauderdale respectively. Albany-based Tricia A. Asarois recommended for transactions.

Industry focus > Native American law Tier 2

The Denver-based practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP has strength in tribal sovereignty issues, economic development, and contentious energy and environmental litigation between tribes and state governments. Environmental and natural resources issues for tribes is a core area of focus. Jointly led by Troy Eid and Jennifer Weddle, the team has extensive experience acting in large environmental related disputes before tribal and federal courts and has been involved in securing various COVID-19 related federal funding for tribes in Indian Country. The group also has an established gaming group where senior associate Kyle Montour is the key name — he also serves as an Associate Judge on the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court of Appeals. On the financing side, Andrew Rubin assists tribal governments on redevelopment projects and transactional matters.

Intellectual property > Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) Tier 2

Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s sizeable team works collaboratively across multiple national offices on the full gamut of trade secret matters, including litigations, audits, and restrictive covenant enforcement actions. Helmed by joint practice heads Kurt A. Kappes, Naomi Beer, and James N. Boudreau, the group is regularly engaged by a diverse clientele active in tech, energy, internet, manufacturing, life sciences, consumer goods, and financial services. Sacramento-based Kappes is a seasoned trial lawyer with experience in class actions, commercial claims, and non-competes. The Denver-based Beer and the Philadelphia-based Boudreau specialize in employment litigation matters, while Shira Yoshor , who works between the firm’s Houston and Philadelphia offices, also focuses on restrictive covenant claims. In San Francisco, David Bloch litigates patent infringement, trademark, and trade secrets cases, with recent highlights in the software and consumer goods sectors. Jason Burns joined the New York office in July 2021 from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.

Labor and employment > Immigration Tier 2

The business immigration practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP focuses on employment-related immigration matters and is led by experienced practitioners Laura Reiff in Washington, DC and Ian R. Macdonaldin Atlanta. The team is well-versed in US work visas, compliance and worksite enforcements and investigations for domestic and regional organizations. Co-chair of the group Kristen Ng in Washington DC handles citizenship issues related to the acquisition and retention offoreign talent for employers whilst Martha Schoonover is the name for naturalization issues. In the New York office, key contacts include Kate Kalmykov who handles EB-5 investor programs for large corporations and Nataliya Rymer who focuses on compliance matters, particularly I-9, H-1B and LCA. Other core members of the group include Jennifer Hermansky in Philadelphia who is regularly instructed by healthcare and pharmaceutical sector clients. The team also has an experienced bench of associates dotted around New York and Atlanta.

Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs) Tier 2

Primarily based in New York, the team at Greenberg Traurig, LLP handles public and private traded REITS and can leverage the firm’s capabilities across tax to handle REIT-specific tax transactions. The team also advises on the regulatory framework of REITs. The group is jointly led by Robert Ivanhoe who focuses on real estate structures and Joseph Herz, and has a large securities offering to top clients. Jennifer Weiss has strength in REIT taxation matters, with deep experience in this area. Other key names in the group include Timothy Donovan, who acts for real estate funds and Corey E. Light  in Chicago.

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Greenberg Traurig LLP’s global white-collar defense and special investigations practice is headed up by Washington DC-based Nathan Muyskens and assists both multinational corporations and high-profile individuals in relation to government investigations and enforcement actions. It is particularly experienced in grand jury investigations and prosecutions, internal investigations and regulatory matters. Kyle Freeny is also based in Washington DC and is experienced in cross-border financial crime issues, such as money laundering and anti-corruption enforcement. In the Spring and Summer of 2021, the team was bolstered by the arrival of several practitioners, including William Michael, who is based in Minneapolis and Miami, from Mayer Brown; Adam Hoffinger in Washington DC from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP; and Vernon Lewis in Houston, Linda Ricci in Boston and John Huber in Salt Lake City from various US Attorney’s offices.

Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP fields a team of  ‘strong writers, orators, and creative thinkers.’ The practice covers an impressive range, with regards to kind of commercial disputes as well as industries of clients. Robert Herrington in Los Angeles is well versed in class action matters, recently often resulting directly from the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York-based Richard Edlin is considered to be ‘imperturbable, polished and prepared‘; he recently was part of a team which won significant motions to defeat a potential national class action for Samsung alleging that its Galaxy S7 series phones are falsely advertised as 'water resistant'. Mary-Olga Lovett in Houston ‘is at the top of her game when it comes to litigation.‘ Associate Michael McCarthy  in Los Angeles focuses on financial institutions, construction, real estate, privacy and appellate litigation. The Atlanta-based Lori Cohen and Los Angeles’ Jeff Scott  lead the practice group.

Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 3

At Greenberg Traurig LLP, ‘the attorneys are experienced and business-friendly, and they are able to quickly understand complex scenarios and advise accordingly‘, having defended a great volume of securities class actions, derivative lawsuits, SEC investigations and enforcement actions, with a strong record of success. It maintained this record with a 2021 victory for 11 investment banks, among them Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Securities, in federal and state court class actions concerning the IPO of data storage solutions provide Switch. Bradford D. Kaufmanin West Palm Beach, co-president of the firm, is co-chair of securities litigation, along with William D. Briendelin Westchester County, Tracy Gerber in West Palm Beach, Robert Horowitz in New York and Daniel Tyukody in Los Angeles, who led the Switch case. Horowitz recently acted for a former Brixmor executive in a securities fraud action alleging smoothing of quarterly same property net operating income. The SEC dismissed the civil enforcement action.

Energy > Energy regulation: electric power Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP 's electric power and utility regulation group has extensive experience with all areas of the power industry, including generation, transmission, distributed resources and trading. Practice leadership is split between Iskender Catto in New York, William S. Garner in Houston and Washington DC-based Kenneth Minesinger. An expert in market rules as well as FERC electricity manipulation and rule enforcement matters, Gregory K. Lawrence is a key contact in the Boston and Washington DC offices.

Energy > Energy regulation: oil and gas Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP's oil and gas regulatory team provide ‘excellent service’ to a range of clients, including pipelines, shippers and other parties affected by FERC regulation. The group has extensive experience handling issues related to rate making, certificates, market power and enforcement proceedings. LNG regulation is another key area of expertise. Based in Washington DC, Kenneth Minesinger co-chairs the group with William S. Garnerin Houston and Iskender Catto in New York. The team has a strong client base in Alaska, including the state of Alaska and Alaska Gasline Development Corporation as well as Petro Star. Washington DC-based Howard Nelson is also highlighted.

Environment > Environment: litigation Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP fields a team of attorneys specialised in the resolution and settlement of complex civil and criminal environmental cases. On the civil litigation side, the team is well placed to represent clients in class actions, multi-district litigation, citizen suits and enforcement matters. Furthermore, the group is skilled at trying high-stakes cases, including those involving alleged soil, water and air pollution, on behalf chemical, refining, mining, manufacturing and other industrial clients. Offering expertise on the full-array of environmental law matters, practitioners are also retained in mandates pertaining to environmental releases, crisis management and climate change. Kerri Barsh  in Miami and David B. Weinstein in Tampa oversee the nationwide environmental department. Based in Philadelphia, David G. Mandelbaum  is seasoned in water rights, waste management and Superfund-related cases. Civil and criminal enforcement are among Christopher L. Bell‘s areas of activity; he is based in Houston and also focuses on litigation and emergency response. Francis Citera is a key individual in the Chicago office; he has defended clients in several class actions, toxic tort claims and environmental litigation before federal and state courts.

Environment > Environment: regulatory Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP has a strong profile for enforcement and regulatory proceedings before the EPA and state agencies. The team acts for major national companies and public bodies operating in the real estate, mining, energy and chemicals sectors in relation to a variety of complex regulatory matters encompassing clean air, clean water, endangered species and hazardous waste management. Brownfield development issues, permitting and crisis management in jurisdictions across the US also feature on the practice’s broad service offering. The department is under the joint leadership of Kerri Barsh  in Miami, who provides comprehensive advice in the environmental regulatory, climate change, wetlands and coastal permitting, and David B. Weinstein in Tampa. Houston-based Christopher L. Bell  stands out for his track record in civil and criminal enforcement actions and emergency incident response. Steven C. Russo in New York has notable experience in environmental permitting, NEPA and Brownfields redevelopment.

Intellectual property > Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing) Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP utilizes the bench strength of its network to advise household names such as UPS, Godiva, and Katy Perry on the monetization and protection of their global trademark portfolios. The team is led in Los Angeles and Orange County by Susan Heller, who specializes in assisting major celebrities and pre-IPO companies, Mark Galis in Chicago, who counsels clients in the e-commerce space, and Joel Feldman in Atlanta, who brings expertise to the settling of controversies between clients and third parties. Chicago's Jeffrey Dunning handles enforcement efforts for gaming and hospitality companies.

Labor and employment > Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions): defense Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP is frequently sought after to act on discrimination lawsuits, wage and hour, whistleblower and harassment claims as well as issues related to the FLSA. Skilled in collective, class and single-plaintiff action, the practice takes advantage of the ability to leverage the firm’s interstate capabilities and strong expertise in litigation. Philadelphia-based James Boudreau, who also covers employer-sponsored arbitration programs, heads the practice alongside Naomi Beer in Denver; she is well versed in multi-district litigation. In New York, Jonathan Sulds regularly handles ERISA litigation and wage and hour matters. Other key names include Charles Thompson in San Francisco, Natasha Wilson in Atlanta and Wendy Johnson Lario in New Jersey.

Labor and employment > Labor-management relations Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP’s labor team helps both unionized and non-union employers maintain positive relations with their employees while seeking to avoid high-stakes labor litigation. Its lawyers are involved in all stages of representation and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and state labor agencies, regularly appearing before courts, arbitrators and the NLRB. The team is led by Denver-based co-chair Naomi Beer and Philadelphia-based co-chair James N. Boudreau. New York-based Jerrold Goldberg leads on many cases, including addressing labor relations issues related to the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate industry. San Francisco-based Charles Birenbaum is also noted as a key member of the team.

Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP operates a large labor and employment practice, with the size and resources to handle a range of matters, from pay equity to restrictive covenants to workplace investigations. Also of note is the firm’s GT Training Workshop, which offers clients highly interactive training on a wide variety of legal compliance topics. The team is led by Philadelphia-based James N. Boudreau and Denver-based Naomi Beer. Also in Philadelphia is Kelly Dobbs Bunting; she stands out for her work with technology companies.

Real estate > Land use/zoning Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP fields land use experts at several of its East Coast offices, with Miami-based Iris Escarra and Jay Segal in New York sharing leadership duties of the department. The firm has a strong history in the practice area and was one of the first to establish it as a separate department. Recent trends have included complex reassessments for developments with an office component, as well as a rise in condominium builds as people desire more space for home working. Clients include national and international developers on sites that vary from housing and offices to stadiums and transport infrastructure. Nick Hockens and Deirdre Carson in New York are further contacts to note.

Real estate > Real estate finance Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig, LLP acts on sophisticated commercial real estate loans and related credit facilities across all asset types with varying maturities and debt service coverage ratios. The practice is also active in restructuring of mortgage and mezzanine loans secured by interests in single or multiple property collateral pools, and is often seen representing purchasers of individual loans or pools of loans secured by real estate or interests in real estate and the resale, restructuring or exercise of remedies. Lenders, private equity funds, REITs, and institutional investors are particularly well represented in the firm’s client portfolio. In New York, co-chair Stephen Rabinowitz, Kristen Lonergan and Farah Ahmed have a balanced acquisition, development, financing practice. Michael Baum co-chairs the global real estate department from Chicago.

Dispute resolution > Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)

Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s practice benefits from a broad national footprint, which routinely sees the team litigate before all 13 circuit courts and the US Supreme Court — as well as the highest courts and lower appellate courts in many states. The wider firm’s strong offerings in class actions, real estate and IP ensure that the team is well versed in appeals relating to those areas. It also handles a significant volume of cases concerning voting rights and election law, federal constitutional law, civil rights law and energy. Elliot Scherker, Dale Wainwright and Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick co-chair the practice from Miami, Austin and New York respectively. Dominic Draye, who splits his time between Phoenix and Washington DC, is an ‘extremely clear communicator‘; he successfully represented a group of legislators and individuals in the Arizona Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of a statutory initiative imposing a new tax on earned income.

Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 4

Lori Cohen – Greenberg Traurig LLP. The 'especially talented‘ Lori Cohen is well known for her work defending global pharmaceutical and medical device companies and continues to deliver precedent-setting wins after amassing over 25 years experience as a trial lawyer. In 2021, as lead trial counsel, Cohen won a complete defense verdict for C. R. Bard Inc. in an IVC filter case in Louisiana. Cohen works out of the firm’s Atlanta office.

Energy > Renewable/alternative power Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig LLP is well-positioned to advise a balanced array of stakeholders engaged in mandates at all phases of a renewable energy project from constructions through to financing and M&A. The team is prominent in the  hydroelectric, solar and wind power realms, and is consistently engaged by top developers and tax equity financing parties. The firm’s cross-border experience is also noteworthy, especially when it comes to renewable sector-related matters in Latin America. Jeffrey A. Chester  in Los Angeles is recognized in the renewable energy project finance space, but also assists with M&A and tax equity mandates. Based in Washington DC, John Eliason, who joined from Foley & Lardner LLP in June 2021, has a strong following among tax equity investors and sponsors. Chester and Eliason oversee the department with William S. Garner in Houston, Kenneth Minesinger in DC and Iskender Catto  in New York.

Energy > Energy transactions: oil and gas Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig LLP provides transactional, regulatory and litigation expertise to clients throughout the energy sector, including oil and gas, LNG, electricity, coal and renewable energy. A particular strength of the practice group lies in the developing areas of hydrogen, carbon sequestration and carbon-credit programs. The team is co-led by William S. Garner in Houston, Kenneth Minesinger from Washington DC and New York-based Iskender Catto.

Finance > Capital markets: high-yield debt offerings Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig LLP has an established high-yield debt practice, particularly for issuers. The firm’s US-based team is especially active in Latin America, thanks to the presence of Marc Rossell and Oscar Stephens in New York. It is also noted for its experience in the energy and power, telecoms and real estate sectors. Fort Lauderdale’s Kara MacCullough is also experienced in high-yield debt, including cross-border deals.

Healthcare > Service providers Tier 4

A one-stop-shop for regulatory and transactional issues, Greenberg Traurig LLP offers clients first-hand experience of how to navigate complex regulatory hurdles. The team has notably been acting for the Rural Hospital Coalition in relation to drug pricing matters, with Andrew Tsui‘s Amicus brief currently in front of the Supreme Court. Nancy Taylor and David Peck in Fort Lauderdale co-lead the team, offering respective expertise with ACA-related matters and private equity. Lawyers are in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Intellectual property > Trademarks: litigation Tier 4

The team at Greenberg Traurig LLP leverages the strength of its global network to develop strategies for plaintiffs and defendants, including household brands, involved in complex trademark, trade dress and false advertising litigation. The practice is headed by Susan L. Heller in Orange County and Los Angeles, who has deep experience in representing top celebrities and corporates, Joel Feldman in Atlanta, managing high-stakes actions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and cross-border litigation expert Mark Galis in Chicago.

Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: design Tier 4

The employee benefits and executive compensation practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP counts multinational corporations, including Google, Amazon and Snap Inc., among its key list of clients and handles a range of matters, from 401(k) and non-qualified deferred compensation plans to ERISA fiduciary and HIPAA compliance issues. In Silicon Valley, key contact Magan Ray advises on all aspects of employee benefits, while associate Stephanie Ahmad focuses on health and welfare plans and Chicago-based Richard Sirus handles executive compensation programs. In Chicago and New York, respectively, Leslie Klein and Jeffrey Mamorsky jointly lead the team.

Labor and employment > ERISA litigation Tier 4

Media, technology and telecoms > Fintech Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a ‘leading edge, innovative, technology driven law firm‘ with a multi-faceted cradle-to-grave practice. The team’s experience covers a range of products and digital assets including cryptocurrencies, mobile and online payment systems, crowdfunding and banking platforms to name a few. This includes advice on shared service agreements, corporate finance, cybersecurity, IP, regulatory and litigation. The practice grew in 2021 with the recruitment of Chicago partner William Turner  from Steptoe & Johnson LLP, who is praised for his cryptocurrency expertise, and regulatory expert Benjamin Saul in Washington DC, formerly of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. The team is jointly led by the ‘innovative, informed, knowledgeable‘ Los Angeles-based corporate partner Barbara Jones, versatile Miami-based partner Carl Fornaris, and New York IP and technology partner David Greenberg.

Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s construction practice is well-versed in drafting and negotiating all manner of relevant contracts, frequently counselling clients through the full duration of a development, from inception to handling any arising disputes. The group works closely with the firm’s experienced and well-regarded real estate department, which works especially well on long-term projects that need assistance in both respects. Types of developments handled are wide-ranging, as is the geographical range in the workload, facilitated by offices across the country. Practice co-head Michael Thomas is in Miami and assists developer clients with all aspects of residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate development projects. His partner in leading the group is Mark Ferrario, a litigator based in Las Vegas, where David Jensen focuses on medium and large-scale urban development, including residential, mixed-used, and commercial projects. Robert Epstein is the name to note in Florham Park, New Jersey, acting in construction and design defects, delays, payment claims and other disputes.

Tax > US taxes: contentious Tier 4

Healthcare > Life sciences Tier 5

The team of ‘consummate professionals’ at Greenberg Traurig LLP is known for its expertise in transactions and product liability cases in the life sciences sphere. It has notably advised Huadong Medicine co. on a number of key collaboration agreements in both the antibody-drug and cancer therapy sectors. IP is another strength for the firm, in both contentious and advisory contexts. David Dykeman and Wayne Elowe co-lead the team from Boston and Atlanta respectively. Atlanta-based Lori Cohen is also notable for her litigation ability.

Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage) Tier 5

Greenberg Traurig, LLP‘s patent litigation team handles cases around the country, regularly acting in district courts, appellate courts, as well as before the International Trade Commission. The group shows prowess in a variety of sectors, particularly e-commerce, technology, electronics, financial services and pharmaceutical. New York-based practitioners Scott Bornstein, Allan Kassenoff, and Joshua Raskin, who garners praise for being not only an ‘incredibly strong technical lawyer, but also a great tactician and strategic advisor’, are the main contacts of the team.

M&A/corporate and commercial > Venture capital and emerging companies Tier 5

Greenberg Traurig LLP has an expanding and versatile venture capital group that is praised for its ‘cross functional work‘ and ability to field ‘very experienced‘ points of contact. The life sciences side of the practice was boosted with a team of lawyers from the Boston office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, including Prashant Girinath and David Harburger, who regularly assist emerging companies on the IP transactional side. Other key partners  include Boston-based co-heads Chinh Pham and Emily Ladd-Kravitz, who have expertise in a wide range of emerging technologies. Robert Grossman, who chairs the Israel practice group and divides his time between Miami and Tel Aviv, has ‘great understanding of deal dynamics‘. Miami corporate partner John Owens is a ‘go-to on corporate work‘. Corporate partners Bradley Jacobson in Boston and Barbara Jones in Los Angeles are other names to note.

Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 6

Greenberg Traurig LLP operates a global practice and is well accustomed to the handling of national, cross-border and international proceedings, particularly within Latin America and Europe. Its expertise extends into the representation of clients in reorganizations, restructurings, workouts, liquidations and distressed acquisitions and sales. Houston’s Shari L. Heyen  and Atlanta-based David Kurzweil co-chair the practice, which welcomed the arrival of Boston-based commercial restructuring expert Chip Azano as counsel from Dentons.

M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: large deals ($1bn+) Tier 6

Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 6

Environment > Environment: transactional

Transport > Aviation and air travel - litigation and regulation

Transport > Rail and road - litigation and regulation

Latin America: International firms > Banking and finance Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a longstanding affinity with Latin America, particularly given that it is headquartered in Miami. Moreover, through its Mexico City office, the firm has cemented its presence in the region, while also building on its particularly strong historical links in Central America, along with Argentina, Colombia and Chile. The team continues to be active in syndicated lending and project financings, along with financial institutions M&A. Miami partners Emilio Alvarez-Farré and Carl Fornaris are established figures in Latin America financings and restructurings, and can draw on their broader expertise covering a number of transactional disciplines, the latter also being noted for his financial regulatory expertise. Noted for financial regulatory matters, Marina Olman-Pal was raised to the partnership in March 2022, and the partner-level bench was further strenghened with the August-2022 hire of finance specialist Nathan Eisler (formerly a name partner at Luskin, Stern & Eisler LLP); dual-qualified (New York/Florida), he will divide his time between the firm’s NYC and Miami offices. Associate Claudio J Arruda‘s practice also takes in compliance issues, along with acquisition, corporate, project and trade finance.

Latin America: International firms > Capital markets Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s representation of a multitude of Latin American businesses brings it a steady flow of capital markets engagements. The firm also demonstrates particular expertise in SPAC-related transactions, liability management, structured debt deals and asset-backed securitisations. It is building its presence in project bonds, along with green and sustainability-linked bonds. The firm has a particularly strong record in Mexico, thanks in part to its sizeable Mexico City office, and also has a long history in offerings originating from Central America, although it now has a wider geographic coverage across South America too. Marc Rossell is hugely experienced in the Latin America capital markets segment, along with ‘truly exceptional attorney‘ Oscar Stephens, who is a growing force in project and infrastructure bonds, asset-based securitisations and future-flow structured finance. Both are based in New York. The Miami office, the firm’s headquarters, also houses a large team focused on Latin America, many of whom have worked on a recent spate of SPAC deals. Since publication the firm has deepened its New York-bench with the hire of Stephen Sandretto (most recently in house at Unavision, his experience also includes some eight years as a partner at Paul Hastings LLP), who brings significant expertise in Brazil-related matters.

Latin America: International firms > Projects and energy

Greenberg Traurig LLP's deep commitment towards Latin America extends to an impressive flow of energy and infrastructure M&A engagements, along with project financings and project bond issuances. The firm has experienced further growth in green financings and green bond transactions. Through its Mexico City office it has landed an impressive market share of Mexico projects and transactions. It also has a fine record in Central America and is building its standing throughout South America; a case in point was its advice to Hudson Sustainable Group on the $107m  green financing of six solar farms in Uruguay. Mexico City office co-founding partner Juan Manuel González Bernal is a notable name in energy and infrastructure project development, while Marc Rossell and Oscar Stephens in New York provide further energy and infrastructure financing expertise, including in project bonds and green bonds.