Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Corporate Law
Scott Wasserman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Scott practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Wasserman since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott Wasserman is held by other lawyers.
Joel has over 40 years of experience in tax, business, asset protection, and estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs. He consults on business entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), S corporations and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). He structures and prepares shareholder agreements, operating agreements and other business agreements. He also routinely handles sophisticated estate planning including the preparation of wills, revocabl...
Troy Carnrite's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions. He has represented both public and private companies from a wide range of industries in all aspects of commercial transactions including mergers, stock and other equity sales, asset sales, restructurings, joint ventures, financing and private offerings. His practice also includes sports and entertainment law, where he represents athletes and entertainers in a variety of matters, including team contracts and endorsement deals. Troy ...
Clay B. Tousey III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Clay B. practices law in Jacksonville, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Clay B. Tousey III since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Clay B. Tousey III is held by other lawyers.
George Mencio, Jr. is the firm wide Co-Leader of the International and Cross Border Transactions practice group. He practices principally in the areas of corporate and international law, with emphasis on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint venture transactions, dispute resolution, and administrative matters relating to international trade and commerce and the transportation industry. His clients include multinational concerns in the transportation, tourism, mining and agricultural...
Antonio Peña is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Antonio practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Antonio Peña since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Antonio Peña is held by other lawyers.
Dan Jacobson advises private equity funds and mid-size public and private entities, family offices and high net worth individuals with respect to their material or non-routine business transactions including mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financings and investments. His practice is both U.S.-based and international with extensive experience representing clients with their subsidiaries’ and affiliates’ transactions in Latin America, Asia and India. His work has been r...
Linda Worton Jackson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Linda Worton practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Worton Jackson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects ...
Stanley G. "Stash" Jacobs focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity and venture capital transactions. He regularly counsels established and emerging companies, entrepreneurs and investors in significant corporate and transactional matters.
Stephanie focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. Stephanie represents financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, and corporate clients in a broad range of commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions. She also represents investors in joint venture transactions for a variety of asset types, including retail, multi-family residential, office and industrial space, and has extensive experience advising clients reg...
David Doney focuses on M&A and public and private securities financings, corporate governance and compliance matters, as well as Securities Exchange Act reporting. David’s clients include established public companies and privately held companies with significant growth potential in sectors ranging from IT solutions to pharmacy benefits management and underwater exploration. He works closely with these clients on their financings, leveraging his longstanding relationships with source...
Carl A. Fornaris is Co-Chair of the firm's Financial Regulatory and Compliance Practice. With 20 years of legal experience, Carl concentrates his practice on the representation of financial services firms in all aspects of their business. In particular, he represents U.S. and non-U.S. firms on finance and corporate matters, and provides supervisory and compliance counseling for institutions regulated by the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, FinCEN, CFPB, SEC, FINRA, Florida Office of Financial Regu...
Beau Baker focuses his practice on real estate capital markets, securitizations, financial services, structured and commercial finance, creditors’ rights, loan portfolio management and servicing, and financial restructuring. He represents traditional and non-traditional lenders in a variety of transactions including warehouse/repo lending facilities, secondary market portfolio and single asset loan sales/acquisitions, joint venture and preferred equity investments, and bank and non-bank...
Brian Barakat is a Board-Certified business litigator at Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, Florida. His practice includes Corporate Law , Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Litigation - Real Estate . He represents businesses, executives, property owners, and entrepreneurs in complex commercial disputes involving shareholder and partnership conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, restrictive covenants, contract disputes, business torts, and financial fraud matters. Mr. Barakat advises clients on ...
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