Jorge E. Souss

Walter F. Alomar-Jiménez is a Capital Member in the Corporate Department of O'Neill & Borges LLC with over 20 years of experience. Walter has been consistently listed in Best Lawyers as a leading attorney for real estate, corporate and M&A transactions. Over the years, Walter has been involved in transactions related to all aspects of real estate, commercial finance, creditor's rights, distressed asset acquisitions, mergers & acquisitions and general corporate practices. Wa...

Elizabeth Perez-Lleras is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Her main areas of practice are corporate and individual income taxes. Prior to joining McConnell Valdés, she was a Tax Counsel with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department, where she reviewed private letter rulings concerning a broad range of issues including corporate and flow-through entities taxation, tax reorganizations, sales and use tax and other tax matters.

Ms. George-Iguina is Vice-Chair of McConnell Valdés' Real Estate, Hospitality & Finance Practice Group. She focuses her practice on hotel acquisitions, operations, development, finance, management and licensing agreements, as well as on commercial real estate acquisition and sale. With over fifteen years of experience in the real estate and hospitality fields, her practice and advice are enriched by her training and experience as an architect. Ms. George-Iguina, who was instrumenta...

Ian Marini-Biaggi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ian, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mayra Cristina Artiles Fonseca is an experienced attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group where she has successfully represented clients in a wide array of commercial and corporate transactions and disputes. Having also litigation expertise, Mayra provides comprehensive counsel to companies of all sizes on various corporate matters (from both a transactions and dispute resolution approach), helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and strategic insight. Ma...

Rodney W. Colón-Ortiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Rodney W., who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rodney W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edgardo Nieves-Quiles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Corporate and M&A Law. Edgardo, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edgardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

She is the Vice-Chair of McConnell Valdés' Corporate Practice Group. Her main areas of practice include general corporate matters, financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions in the insurance and banking industries, distribution and sales representative laws, insurance and healthcare services - including litigation - as well as regulatory matters and government and legislative affairs. Before joining McConnell Valdés, Mrs. Portela concentrated in the practice of civil and c...

Juan Carlos Bou-Cardona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Juan Carlos, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan Carlos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.