Alexander Lugo

November 07, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

"People want to control their own destiny," one spinoff leader said. "And the number of successful spinoffs makes it easier… there is more trust in the market. Corporate America is more meritorious these days. They are looking for the best."

By Jessie Yount | Alexander Lugo

8 minute read

November 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"In emerging markets, the needs for energy and infrastructure at reasonable prices are endless," said Oscar Stephens, a New York-based shareholder for Greenberg Traurig focused on renewable energy and infrastructure financing.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

November 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"The Middle District of Florida U.S. Attorney's Office is one of the busiest offices in the country, both in the civil division and in the criminal division," said Lisa Noller, chair of Foley's national litigation department and government enforcement defense and investigations practice.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

November 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"The attorneys who are going to join us are the attorneys who want to bet on themselves. They know what they are worth, and they want to be able to have agency over their time and over the type of work that they deliver to their clients," said Concepción Global partner Christine Concepción.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Nationally, hiring was down by an average of 28% this year compared to 2022 for both partners and associates. But associates led the charge downward with a 32% decline while partners saw a 29% decrease. In Miami, both averages are down by more than double the national averages.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"It's really helping the M&A marketplace," said Jones Foster senior counsel Kevin Lamb. "I don't think it's going away anytime soon. In fact, I expect it to become more robust."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"ADR is becoming more vibrant," said Abbey Kaplan, leader of the new practice group. "The future of big-time trials for the younger lawyers is limited because most people now would prefer getting their cases resolved before trial. It's as simple as that."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

October 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"Associates are our most important asset," said Lawson Huck Gonzalez shareholder Jason Gonzalez, formerly the managing partner of Shutts & Bowen's Tallahassee office. "We're all busy as heck, and we have to have the highest quality associates to help us represent these clients."

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

A local private equity partner said the firm was never interested in attracting lateral partners in the region, and other market observers speculated that its high rates weren't realistic for established local attorneys.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

October 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Magda Rodriguez is part of the firm's plan "to continue to grow in South Florida with the right people," said Manuel Garcia-Linares, managing partner of Day Pitney's Florida offices.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read