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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP www.ChambersandPartners.com CORPORATE/M&A & PRIVATE EQUITY Corporate/M&A & Private Equity Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Star individuals Epstein Gary M Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Beloff Donn A Greenberg Traurig, LLP March Bruce I Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Barkus David A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Rosner Ira N Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Cerezo Francisco Greenberg Traurig, LLP Up-and-coming individuals Oikle Barbara J Greenberg Traurig, LLP ENVIRONMENT Environment Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Malefatto Alfred J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Barsh Kerri Greenberg Traurig, LLP Weinstein David B Greenberg Traurig, LLP HEALTHCARE Healthcare Leading Firms Band 4 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This sizable firm is one of the top two market leaders in terms of size and legal talent. The outstanding team has particular strength in big-ticket domestic and cross-border M&A and securities work. Long-standing client Mastec has retained the team in a number of deals, including the $188 million purchase of Wanzek and a $115 million note offering. Hard Rock International turned to the firm for advice on its European expansion, including opening a hotel and casino resort in Hungary. Sources Say: “A leading group, which always does a superb job.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Global corporate and securities group chair Gary Epstein is “beyond fantastic” in complex M&A work. He led the team for Hard Rock International, and also assisted United States Sugar with the $1.34 billion sale and leaseback of 180,000 acres of land to the South Florida Water Management District. Also on this deal was Donn Beloff, who impresses Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This firm is a national powerhouse and has the depth of resources to take on major projects. The Florida environmental group is currently handling the Port of Miami Tunnel project, which involves the analysis of the permits required to construct a tunnel under Biscayne Bay, an environmentally-protected aquatic preserve. It is also representing the City of Miami in the rehabilitation of a brownfield site that will become the Bicentennial Park and Art Museum. Sources Say: “Clients respect the cost-efficient advice that the group offers.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Alfred Malefatto’s practice Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM The seven-strong team at Greenberg Traurig assists clients with structuring transactions and advises on regulatory compliance. The team’s transactional experience includes guiding healthcare clients through M&A, joint ventures and public and private financing. Clients benefit from the firm’s national coverage and detailed knowledge of healthcare law on multistate basis. observers with his M&A and private equity expertise. Beloff is based in Fort Lauderdale, as is Bruce March , who recently acted for Fairholme Funds on a $213 million note exchange. Beloff and March led the multioffice team of 17 lawyers that assisted Liberty in the $7.32 billion acquisition of Pearl. Clients “think the world of” M&A expert David Barkus, and other market observers forecast a brilliant future for him. He acted for Mastec on a number of acquisitions, including the Wanzek deal. Up-and-coming “securities star”Barbara Oikle also acted on the Wanzek deal, as well as assisting Mastec with its note offering. Francisco Cerezo handles both domestic and international transactions, earning particular praise from market sources for his inbound M&A and securities practice. Ira Rosner is a “terrific public companies lawyer,” handling M&A, venture capital and corporate governance work. includes permitting, lobbying and transactional matters. “I cannot say enough good things about his quick grasp of pertinent issues, appropriate responses, and excellent relationship and reputation with the regulatory agencies.” Kerri Barsh handles mold, hazardous waste, regulatory and liability matters. She is particularly well known for mining work. David Weinstein currently serves as lead litigation counsel on several environmental litigation matters for the Mosaic Company. “He is quick on his feet and excellent in the courtroom.” Sources Say: “The client service is excellent - the lawyers are accessible, responsive and creative when identifying business opportunities.” KEY INDIVIDUALS National practice cochair Mike Cherniga is a key contact. He represents a broad range of healthcare organizations. IMMIGRATION Immigration Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Levin Oscar Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM The firm’s robust business immigration and compliance group provides advice to a variety of companies on employment-related immigration issues, helping them to relocate workforces by obtaining visas and authorizations. It counsels on I-9 compliance and assists with policy drafting, training and audits. The team also represents international individuals and families in immigration, asylum and residency matters. Sources Say: “This group is committed to providing an excellent service.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Oscar Levin is “a phenomenal lawyer - creative, highly knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients,” say market sources. He has unrivaled expertise in Latin American matters, advising families on immigration and corporate clients on workforce issues. 12
www.ChambersandPartners.com GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Labor & Employment Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Star individuals McCrea Jr Richard C Greenberg Traurig, LLP Zinober Peter W Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 1 Fleming Joseph Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM Clients benefit from the national resources of this firm, which houses a 25-lawyer labor and employment team across seven offices in Florida and is noted for its strong profile in Tampa and Miami. The group has tremendous litigation experience, representing clients in individual, class and collective actions involving noncompete, discrimination and FLSA claims. It also advises employers on labor issues, and has substantial experience of NLRB hearings and union arbitrations. Sources Say: “This group has some of the best lawyers in the state and is part of a fantastic wider network.” KEY INDIVIDUALS “Extremely detailed but eminently practical,” Richard McCrea “finds innovative ways to achieve his clients’ business objectives as quickly as possible.” His recent work includes defending employers in a trade secrets and noncompete dispute, a wage and hour class action and against discrimination claims. Peter Zinober is “one of the best in the field - a fantastic lawyer who is highly skilled and has a deep and detailed understanding of the law,” say sources. He is widely acclaimed for his labor work and also has a strong employment practice; he is currently defending an employer against claims of discrimination. The wellregarded Joseph Fleming is “a great lawyer through and through and stands out for his creative and highly effective work.” He recently succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of an unfair labor practice charge and has advised clients in complex employment law matters. LATIN AMERICAN INVESTMENT Latin American Investment Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Cappello Juan Pablo Greenberg Traurig, LLP Menéndez-Cambó Patricia Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Bullard Randy A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Ibarra Yosbel A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Martin Enrique J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This firm is widely recognized as a longstanding leader for Latin American investment in Florida, having maintained a top position in the market for several years. Its superb practice spans both highend and midmarket transactional and finance work. The team also covers asset finance, private equity and wealth management matters, and recently advised Taca on its tie-up with Avianca, Colombia’s flagship carrier. It also acted for Scotiabank and other lenders in a $150 million secured credit facility to Kallpa Generación for a thermoelectric power project in Peru. Sources Say: “A truly sensational group from top to bottom.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Patricia Menéndez-Cambó “is the business partner you really want by your side at all times,” clients say. She heads the global practice group and has played a key role in the team’s most prominent transactions. Menéndez-Cambó is particularly commended for her leadership skills, deep understanding of the region and excellent contact network. Juan Pablo Cappello is “a top-class adviser” for transactional work in Latin America and focuses on M&A, private equity and corporate finance. He led the team for the lenders in the loan to Kallpa. Randy Bullard “has a composed, clear-thinking approach, which helps get even the most complex transaction closed in a timely way.” He recently acted for Esco on the sale of its assets to Harsco, a crossborder deal involving 11 jurisdictions in Latin America. Yosbel Ibarra “has an incredible future ahead of him,” market observers agree. He focuses on M&A, private equity and infrastructure financing, and recently assisted an El Salvador-based private equity group with a number of financial and M&A matters in the USA. Enrique Martin handles both inbound and outbound M&A with a Latin American component and is strongly recommended for his personable manner and business-minded approach. He recently assisted a number of international clients with business concerns in Latin America. 13
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