Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC
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Praised for ‘its professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach’ and handling matters 'strategically and efficiently’, the team at Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC is a key port of call for both individuals and corporations seeking defense in white-collar crime proceedings. The practice has standout skills in managing fraud mandates, with extensive experience in defending from claims of money laundering, securities, and health care schemes. The Miami-based team has strong expertise in Spanish-language and Latin America-domiciled work. A group of experts with prior federal prosecution experience leads the offering: Daniel Fridman, an expert in cross-border issues; Alejandro Soto, ’very experienced’ in government and securities investigations; Adam Fels, an ‘outstanding litigator and trial attorney’; Michael Garcia, who joined the firm in Jan 2025 from White & Case LLP and leverages accounting expertise to streamline cooperation with auditors. Anel Viamontes provides key support in regulatory inquiries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This firm is an excellent boutique white-collar firm. The lawyers have prosecutorial and SEC experience. They are very smart lawyers, and very thorough. I have worked with them as co-counsel on cases and referred clients to them. Alex Soto is especially thorough and capable.’
- ‘A major difference I’ve seen compared to competitors is reliability. The people I value most follow through, stay organized, and remain calm when challenges come up—whether it’s tight deadlines, coordination issues, permitting delays, or unexpected changes in the field. They don’t make excuses; they bring solutions.’
Key clients
- Oro Negro Drilling Pte Ltd.
- AMA Capital Partners
Work highlights
Filed a Section 1782 petition on behalf of Oro Negro Drilling Pte. Ltd and five other Singaporean SPVs, to gather evidence in the United States relating to the improper diversion of at least USD $27 million that the clients contend should have remained in the accounts of the SPVs or in the bankruptcy estate in Mexico.