Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Jon Lyman has joined the firm’s Miami office as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group, further bolstering Foley’s South Florida presence as part of its strategic national expansion.
Vedder Price Opens New Miami Office, Adds Veteran Greenberg Traurig Shareholder
Vedder Price announced today the launch of a new office in Miami as part of its continued strategy to locate in markets where our clients expand, attract top legal talent and strengthen the firm’s core practice areas.
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In launching the Miami office location, Vedder Price is well positioned to continue to serve South Florida client needs in its largest practices, Finance, M&A/Private Equity and Global Transportation Finance, while continuing to expand its Capital Markets footprint.
Vedder Price will be open for business and fully operational on January 5, 2023.
“Our Miami office expansion aligns perfectly with our strategic plan,” said Vedder Price President and CEO Michael A. Nemeroff. “Our acclaimed national and international strengths in finance, M&A and global transportation finance work provide significant opportunities for the firm and its clients in Miami’s dynamic and vibrant business environment. Dozens of clients have already relocated to Miami or have established significant operational infrastructure in and around the city.”
Additionally, the new office location and proximity to the greater Miami community will effectively serve as a gateway for the firm’s existing business relationships with aircraft financiers located in Latin America.
Veteran attorney Kenneth Gerasimovich will join the Miami office as a new Shareholder in the firm’s Finance & Transactions practice area. Gerasimovich joins the firm after spending the last 18 years as a Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig. Gerasimovich has extensive experience in his field and concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities, SPAC business combinations and private equity investments. Gerasimovich will also provide the Miami office with significant experience in assisting clients with technology, health care and life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, energy and media-related matters.
In addition, several current Vedder Price attorneys, including Jennifer Durham King, Theresa Peyton and Daniel Barlin, will relocate to Florida and join the Miami office. King, a Shareholder, the firm’s Corporate Practice Area Leader and a member of Vedder Price’s Board of Directors, regularly represents issuers and underwriters in a broad range of transactions, including public and private debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and capital planning and formation. Peyton, a Shareholder in the firm’s Global Transportation Finance team, has extensive experience in commercial and private aircraft finance and leasing matters, rolling stock and plane machinery equipment finance, and securities. Barlin, a Counsel and a member of the firm’s Global Transportation Finance team, is an experienced aviation attorney and focuses on assisting clients with commercial aircraft financing, operating and finance leasing, and the sale and purchase of aircraft-related matters.
The firm plans to expand its client offerings in Miami to include other key practices, including Government Investigations, Commercial Litigation, and Labor and Employment. The firm is currently recruiting attorneys to grow the Miami office.
The firm’s Miami office will be located at 600 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1500, Miami, FL 33131.
Akerman Expands Cross-Border Strengths in Washington and Miami Offices with Partners Matthew Goldstein and Andrew Dominguez
Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP has expanded its cross-border strengths with National Security and International Trade Partner Matthew Goldstein in Washington, D.C. and international litigation and arbitration partner Andrew Dominguez in Miami. Goldstein most recently practiced in the D.C. office of Clark Hill PC, Dominguez joins the Litigation Practice Group firm from Swiss Re Management (US) Corporation.
Winston & Strawn Announces Addition of Financial Services Partner Juan Azel to Firm’s Growing Miami Office
Winston & Strawn LLP announced that Juan Azel has joined the Miami office as a partner in the Transactions Department and a member of the Financial Services Practice. Juan brings considerable fintech, banking, and consumer and financial crime regulatory compliance experience to Winston’s expanding presence in the heart of Miami’s commercial district. Prior to joining Winston, Azel was SVP and Deputy General Counsel at Cross River.
Ryan Girnun and Eric Lundt join Jones Day’s Miami Office as partners in the Real Estate and Business & Tort Litigation practices
Greenberg Traurig Adds Corporate Shareholder Henry Roque to Miami Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Corporate and Latin America Practices in Miami with the addition of Shareholder Henry Roque, who is rejoining the firm from Holland & Knight’s Miami office.
Winston & Strawn Announces Addition of Litigation Partner Adam M. Foslid to Miami Office
Winston & Strawn LLP announced that Adam M. Foslid has joined the firm’s rapidly expanding Miami office as a partner in the Litigation Department. Adam was cofounder and a name partner of the Miami firm of Stumphauzer Foslid Sloman Ross & Kolaya, PLLC. Previously, he was in Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Miami office, where he chaired the office’s Litigation Department.
King & Spalding’s Miami Office Adds Project Finance Partner Fradyn Surez
King & Spalding today announced that Fradyn Suárez has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its Miami office. Suárez joins the firm from Jones Day, where she co-led its global project finance subpractice.
Holland & Knight Welcomes International Tax Attorney Logan Gans to its Expanding Private Wealth Services Group
International tax attorney Logan Gans has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group. Mr. Gans represents both U.S. and foreign clients on every type of tax issue, in personal and business advisory matters. He will reside in the firm’s Miami office and arrives from the Miami office of Shutts and Bowen LLP.
Tags: Holland & Knight LLP | MiamiWinston & Strawn’s Expanding Miami Office Adds Two Partners: A Leading Corporate / Financial Services Lawyer and an Experienced Litigator
Winston & Strawn LLP announced the addition of two partners to the firm’s rapidly growing Miami office: Carl A. Fornaris, who joins the Transactions Department, and Jared R. Kessler, who joins the firm’s Litigation Department. Carl and Jared come from the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
