The team at DLA Piper Puerto Rico coordinates with the firm’s US offices to advise national and multinational corporates and financial institutions, government bodies (including the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority) and publicly-owned corporates across such sectors as energy, logistics, beverages, construction and telecoms. The practice’s comprehensive offering covers matters ranging from M&A, debt financing, public-private partnerships, commercial lending and structured financing to bank licensing, fund formations, private placements and regulatory compliance. The team is headed by international transaction specialist Nikos Buxeda, who brings expertise to the organisation of Puerto Rico mutual funds and private equity funds, and distribution agreements. Other key figures include José Sosa-Lloréns, who manages complex bank regulatory matters; Puerto Rico managing partner and energy sector specialist Miriam Figueroa, who brings strength to infrastructure projects and public law matters; of counsel Adriana Pérez-Rentas; and associate Iván Garau González.
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- 'DLA Piper have a strong corporate practice in Puerto Rico and have expanded their team to include breadth as well as depth. We've worked closely with them for 6 years and will continue to do so because of the sound legal advice, timely responses and practical and commercial approach to complex legal issues.'
- 'Miriam Figueroa is a great lawyer and can always be counted on to help navigate complex legal issues. Nikos Buxeda is also a smart and practical lawyer who has helped us for years.'
- 'The greatest benefit of this firm is the diversity of the lawyers, who are experts in different areas and in different jurisdictions.'
- 'DLA Puerto Rico has an excellent team in all aspects of banking and securities. It also has an excellent administrative team, with whom we have never had any problems.'
Key clients
- Luma Energy
- Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority
Work highlights
Advised Luma Energy on the negotiation of vegetation management contracts to implement a preventive vegetation plan to minimise damage caused by storms and other weather events.
Advised the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority on the issuance of federal tax-exempt obligations in order to issue 4% low income tax credits.
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Practice head
Nikos Buxeda