Luisa S. Valle-Castro

Claudia Motta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and M&A Law and Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice. Claudia, 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 Claudia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Alejandro J. Cepeda-Díaz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Alejandro J., 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 Alejandro J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Miranda specializes in commercial law, real estate and general corporate law. He has been involved in the structuring, financing and development of complex residential, tourism and mixed use real estate developments as well as in the development, financing and construction of most major hotels in Puerto Rico. Likewise he has an extensive practice in corporate and commercial finance matters. He also represents the principal advertising and public relations companies in Puerto Rico as well ...

He specializes in cross border transactions, government affairs, and government procurement and contracting. His corporate practice has been focused primarily on insurance and banking regulatory issues and insurance M&A transactions, involving both insurance company and insurance brokerage asset purchase and stock purchase transactions. Mr. Ramirez has also been involved in the organization and authorization of insurers, including the incorporation and organization of the first domestic l...

Víctor M. Rodríguez-Reyes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Víctor M., 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 Víctor M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolina Velaz Rivero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Carolina, 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 Carolina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. García-Solá is McConnell Valdés' Managing Director and leader of the Insurance Litigation Practice Team. He has developed a general civil and commercial litigation practice with emphasis in insurance litigation, franchise and distribution laws, constitutional law, contractual disputes, and trusts and estates litigation. He also has significant experience in government and legislative affairs, municipal financing, and has dealt with many bankruptcy matters. He is ranke...

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...

Mr. Fernández-Lugo Chairs McConnell Valdés' Environmental, Energy & Land Use Practice Group. He represents clients before local and federal agencies with jurisdiction over environmental, energy and land use matters, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Quality Board, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, the Solid Waste Management Authority, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the State E...