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Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo is a business of law reporter based in Miami who is focused on covering law firms in South Florida.

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November 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell Handling FTX Bankruptcy Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

"Whether it be a federal criminal forum, whether it be the bankruptcy forum, whether it be the regulatory forum, there's going to be a lot of lawyers involved in this no question about it," said Robert Shimberg, a shareholder at Hill Ward Henderson.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

November 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Eyes Expansion of Hospitality Litigation Arm in Miami With New Hire

Ricky Patel has represented clients in Florida who were affected by the BP oil spill as well as clients in Puerto Rico who were affected by natural disasters there.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

For Crypto Attorneys, FTX Bankruptcy Is a 'Black Swan Event'

The fight in bankruptcy court will help shape the future of the industry, practitioners say. And interest in the space among rising lawyers remains sky high, according to Winston & Strawn's Daniel Stabile.

By Justin Henry | Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

November 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Hinshaw & Culbertson Looks to Expand in South Fla. as Insurance Demand Swells

"A number of companies have moved down to Florida the past two years, and with that, you have a massive amount of business in Florida," said Miami partner Pedro Hernandez.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Unlike Recent Miami Arrivals, Venable Is Entering Via a Merger

According to chairman Stuart Ingis, the discussions began organically. "We didn't say, 'Oh, we want to be in Miami. Let's go find 20-some firms there,'" he said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Even After Marketwide Decline, South Florida M&A Lawyers See No Shortage of Work

Despite speed bumps in the national economy, the region's economy continues to grow. And local dealmakers say that dipping asset prices will fuel activity.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

November 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Law Firms Confront the Harsh Glare Reflecting Off Unseemly Clients

Panelists at the International Bar Association Conference in Miami discussed heightened regulatory scrutiny and public disapproval stemming from representing tarnished actors.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Kelley Kronenberg Adds Partner, 4 Associates to South Florida Offices

The Miami-founded firm is broadening its insurance and property litigation capabilities in South Florida with the new hires.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

In Post COVID-Era, Law Firms Eye a Cultural Transformation

The next generation of talent is advocating for more initiatives to address mental health and work flexibility, and leaders say they want to respond.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DC Firm Lands Former Federal Prosecutor to Spearhead Miami Expansion

Akrivis Law Group has hired Walter Norkin, a veteran of the U.S. attorneys offices in Miami and Brooklyn, to lead the firm's International Crime Defense practice.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read