Jorge F. Blasini González

Mr. Cook is known for his practical problem solving approach to complex real estate and financing matters. Throughout his career he has worked on a number of transactions requiring novel solutions, many of which have become industry standards. Over the years he has been involved in all aspects of real estate including: resort development, structuring of acquisitions, the permitting process at the federal and local level, structuring real estate joint ventures, planning timeshare, condominium,...

Caridad Muñiz-Padilla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Caridad, 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 Caridad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez is a member in the Corporate Department. He has been with O’Neill & Borges since 1996. Alfredo’s practice is concentrated in various areas of commercial law and creditors’ rights, including real estate, commercial lending, secured transactions, asset-based finance, and complex out-of-court workouts and restructurings, representing both local and U.S.-based financial institutions and businesses. Alfredo’s practice also involves c...

Mr. Escudero’s practice includes advice in structuring commercial transactions, purchase and sale of businesses - including manufacturing - as well as corporate reorganizations; he also advises businesses and individuals with regard to the operation, expansion and transfers of their businesses. He counsels individuals on estate planning, wills, trusts and wealth preservation including asset protection trusts. He has worked on numerous green field development of real estate for the estab...

Mrs. Carballo Chairs McConnell Valdés' Tax Practice Group. She focuses her practice on complex corporate tax matters, including startup operations, inbound and outbound corporate reorganizations, acquisitions, financings, exit strategies, legislative affairs, tax incentives and exemptions, and competent authority proceedings between the Puerto Rico Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service. A substantial part of her practice is devoted to tax minimization strategies through ...

Liana M. Gutiérrez-Irizarry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Liana M., 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 Liana M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

She concentrates her practice in intellectual property and commercial litigation cases. Ms. Peñagarícano was part of the State Department Committee that drafted the new Trademarks Act of Puerto Rico and the Regulation for the Registration of Trademarks in Puerto Rico. She was the President of the Intellectual Property Committee of the PR Bar Association and, under her presidency, the Committee drafted the Right of Publicity bill, the Trade Secrets bill, and the Moral Rights bill...

Adriana Capacete Cabassa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Adriana Capacete, 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 Adriana Capacete is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan Ramón Cancio-Ortiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and M&A Law and Structured Finance Law. Juan Ramón, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan Ramón is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carla García-Benítez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Carla, who practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.