July 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Nelson Mullins' Jim Lehman Wants to Keep Benefiting From Industry ConsolidationThe rise of interstate banking inspired the firm's own growth beyond South Carolina. Lehman, the current managing partner, is now targeting profitable groups at floundering firms and small firms looking for a larger platform.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
July 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review
As High Interest Rates Threaten Florida Real Estate Deals, Private Cash Flows to the Rescue"People are having to get creative in order to get deals across the finish line," Jaime Sturgis, CEO of South Florida-based real estate brokerage Native Realty, said. "A lot of people are really looking for bridge options, where they can get through the next 12 to 18 months."
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
July 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Sidley Austin Snags DLA Piper's Florida Corporate Practice Co-ChairJoshua Samek is joining as a partner in its M&A and private equity global practice group.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
July 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Draws Money From Quinn Emanuel Colleagues, Developers, Execs in First Weeks of Presidential BidIn addition to the $1 million Suarez raised individually, PACs supporting him have garnered $13.6 million, according to the candidate.
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
July 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Winston & Strawn Hires Tax Duo Focused on Cross-Border Work From Baker McKenzie in Miami"We've been focusing on cross-border work all these years ... and I think it's more important than ever now," said incoming partner Summer LePree. "Almost everything has a cross-border component now."
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
July 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Small Business Sales Are Heating Up, Attracting Sophisticated Buyers and Expanding Transactional Work"For all the bad things we hear about M&A generally, things are really great in the Main Street space, so we're having a great time," said Kevin Henderson, founding partner at transactional boutique SMB Law Group.
By Alexander Lugo
4 minute read
July 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Meet the Lawyers Behind the Blockbuster Messi DealHogan Lovells represented Inter Miami, Skadden represented the global soccer superstar, and Proskauer Rose represented Major League Soccer.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
July 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review
How Diverse Are Florida's Law Firms?"Your workforce should be representative of your community because it makes you attuned to what is going on around you and it enables you to better support your staff and employees," said Adrian Felix, chair of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod's DEI committee.
By Alexander Lugo
5 minute read
July 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Littler Mendelson Expands in Miami as Clients Seek Help Navigating Local Politics"What is unique [in Florida] is that we do happen to have an extremely active state legislature. We have an extremely active gubernatorial administration so that, I daresay, is keeping employers on their toes," said Littler Mendelson Miami office managing shareholder Lori Brown.
By Alexander Lugo
2 minute read
July 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Despite Tort Reform, Marshall Dennehey Keeps Expanding Work with Insureds in Florida"When the tort reform was percolating, I was already out there looking for folks to be sure that we can properly service our clients," said Alan Nash, shareholder at Marshall Dennehey in charge of its Fort Lauderdale casualty group. "We see litigation continuing to trend upward."
By Alexander Lugo
3 minute read
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