Coral Gables, FL – June 16, 2025 – Saltiel Law Group, a law firm renowned for its strategic counsel in transactional and litigation matters, and international member of EJASO, is proud to announce the appointment of Andrés Hernández as Lead Tax Counsel.
With more than 15 years of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, international families, and fiduciaries, Hernández brings deep technical expertise in cross-border tax and estate planning to strengthen the firm’s rapidly growing international private client capabilities.
Hernández joins Saltiel Law Group to lead the expansion of its International Private Client and Tax Planning practice, delivering bespoke solutions to global families navigating the complexities of wealth structuring, succession, and cross-border compliance.
“Andrés’s arrival is a significant milestone for our firm. His deep expertise in international tax law and estate planning aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing forward-thinking legal strategies to global clients,” said Moisés Saltiel, Managing Partner at Saltiel Law Group. “Our clients will benefit tremendously from his cross-border insight, especially those with investments or family ties in Latin America.”
With a global perspective and backed by multijurisdictional expertise, Hernández is licensed to practice in Florida, Venezuela, and before the United States Tax Court. He advises on the design and implementation of tax-efficient structures that facilitate cross-border investment, pre-immigration tax planning, wealth preservation, and succession planning across civil and common law systems. His arrival reinforces Saltiel Law Group’s mission of delivering sophisticated, proactive legal solutions to international clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.
A bilingual advisor fluent in English and Spanish, Hernández provides culturally attuned legal services that resonate with Latin American clients seeking to secure their legacy across jurisdictions. His arrival signals the firm’s strengthened commitment to counseling clients from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina, among others, on inbound U.S. investments, international estate and trust structuring, IRS compliance matters, and high-stakes voluntary disclosures. His practice is particularly relevant to Latin American investors seeking clarity, protection, and tax efficiency amid an evolving global regulatory landscape.
From real estate holding structures to corporate reorganizations and foreign trust planning, Hernández brings both a technical and practical lens to each mandate.
“Today’s families operate across borders, and they deserve legal strategies that do too,” said Hernández. “I’m thrilled to join Saltiel Law Group—a firm that understands the global nature of wealth and brings a modern, client-centered approach to solving cross-border challenges.”
Educated at Emory University School of Law, Northwestern University School of Law and Kellogg School of Management, with prior training at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Hernández merges academic excellence with hands-on experience in international tax law, corporate structuring, and wealth advisory. He is a frequent speaker on cross-border tax topics and has been featured in National Business Institute: Trusts and Taxes in New Jersey From A to Z, Webinar, May 29, 2025, National Business Institute: Florida Probate from Start to Finish, Webinar, March 31, 2025
Based in Coral Gables, Hernández will lead international tax matters for clients across Latin America. His bilingual and bicultural background ensures not only legal clarity but also meaningful alignment with family, cultural, and financial objectives. He translates complex legal and tax concepts into clear, accessible language, while coordinating closely with legal counsel in relevant jurisdictions to ensure cohesive and compliant cross-border planning.
Select recent engagements include the structuring of a multi-million-dollar reorganization of a multijurisdictional commodities trading company; formation of inbound U.S. investment by a Venezuelan family office; the creation of cross-border estate and trust vehicles involving assets in Sapin, Bahamas, and the U.S.; and successful representation before the IRS under the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures for international clients.
“In today’s world, wealth crosses borders—but so do regulations and risks,” said Hernández. “Saltiel Law Group’s global outlook and depth of talent made it the natural platform for the next stage of my practice. I’m proud to join a team that combines technical rigor with a clear understanding of our clients’ international goals.”
Hernández’s appointment reflects Saltiel Law Group’s continued growth and investment in high-caliber legal talent to serve its global clientele, while deepening its strategic presence across the Americas and Europe through its affiliation with EJASO.