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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December 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Advising 'Capital-Intensive Spaces' Fuels Corporate Practice Growth For Haynes and Boone

"Because we're in a space where people have to do transactions, they can't sit on the sidelines and wait it out," said Rick Werner of Haynes and Boone, a Specialty Corporate Practice of the Year in the Midmarket category. "They have to raise capital. They have to do acquisitions. They have to sell assets. They have to be active to get by."

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

These Law Firm Leaders Are Optimistic About 2025, Citing Deal Pipeline, International Business

Greenberg Traurig and Holland & Knight leaders say they expect more opportunities in the new year, despite Trump's tariff plans and tensions with Latin American countries.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

December 17, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Hinckley Allen Opens St. Louis Office After Poaching a Team of Six Lawyers

Hinckley Allen is opening its second new office this year in the St. Louis area after hiring a team of six attorneys from Sandberg Phoenix, who focus on products liability litigation.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Am Law 200 Firm Debuts New Miami Office

Ice Miller, luring two transactional attorneys from Greenspoon Marder, is expanding rapidly in Florida.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

December 13, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

As 2024 Comes to a Close, Here’s a Look Back at the Midsize Law Firm Mergers That Made Waves This Year

Law firm mergers seemed to remain steady this year compared to last year, as midsize deals seemed to favor expansion opportunities in Florida and the Northeast.

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5 minute read

December 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Ice Miller Debuts New Miami Office After Landing Two Greenspoon Marder Attorneys

The Second Hundred firm is expanding rapidly in Florida, launching the new Miami office just months after opening in Naples.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

December 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Matt Gaetz Weighs Future Role at Morgan & Morgan

"Matt has some big ideas that he believes he could work in collaboration with our firm," Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan told the Daily Business Review on Thursday.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Wachtell Helps Miami Dolphins Secure One of NFL’s First Private Equity Deals

After the NFL agreed to allow private equity firms to invest in its franchises earlier this year, the Miami Dolphins is now one of the first teams to welcome the purchase of a stake in the team. The deal was aided by a team at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

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3 minute read

December 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Boom Continues: These Firms All Opened New Florida Offices in 2024

With at least 14 new law firm offices coming online, this year proved to be a big one for midsize firms aiming to catch the Sunshine State's growing need for lawyers across a range of practices.

By Alexander Lugo

8 minute read

December 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

GrayRobinson Opens Office in Pensacola, Marking First New Office Since 2019

The Second Hundred firm is adding five lawyers in a newly opened office in Pensacola, giving it further physical reach in a corner of the state it hadn't established an office in yet.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read