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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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September 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

McGlinchey Opens Third Florida Office in Tampa, Hopes to Tap Region's Talent

"Tampa is a large, growing market that offers a broader range of practice areas that complement what we do across our footprint, but have not been doing in Florida," said Will Grimsley, managing member of the new office.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

September 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Holland & Knight Hires Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer From EY

Patrick O'Connor spent over 18 years at the Big Four firm, most recently advising companies on their financial reputations.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

August 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Deals Increasingly Stalling Across Florida as Increased Costs Push Budget Limits

Lawyers are seeing a surge of issues pop up with their developer clients as higher insurance premiums, construction costs and interest rates push many projects to their budgetary limits.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

August 29, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

At Least 2 Midsize Firms Are Using Mysterious AI Startup Harvey

Honigman and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston are both jumping on the buzz over the mysterious AI startup Harvey by officially implementing the technology.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Over 50 Am Law Firms Without Fla. Offices Employ Lawyers Barred in the State

Husch Blackwell, Womble Bond Dickinson and Troutman Pepper led the list, according to a DBR analysis of Florida Bar data.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

August 22, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Michigan-Based Midsize Firm Marks Latest Florida Expansion Thanks to Condo Law Changes

Michigan-based midsize firm Varnum opened an office in Naples, Florida, back in 2021, around the same time as the tragic Champlain Tower collapse in Miami Beach. The regulations that followed the tragedy have caused an uptick in work for the office, allowing it to expand this year.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

August 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Adds M&A Partner From McDermott

Ibrahim Barakat is just the firm's fifth partner addition in Miami over the past two years.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida-Based Labor and Employment Practices Look to Hire as Demand Soars

Regulatory changes, an expanding workforce, and layoffs from a choppy economy are all contributing to the growing volume of work.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Higher Demand For Student Housing is Driving Work For Real Estate Lawyers Across Florida

With student housing needs on the rise across Florida and developers looking for safe investments, real estate lawyers based in the Sunshine state are seeing more demand in that area.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Venable's Miami Office Moves Locations With Sights Set on Growth Mode

The new office space will allow for more growth and more space to house traveling attorneys with hoteling offices.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read