About

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Baker McKenzie's litigation lawyers in Miami are recognized locally and internationally for handling high risk commercial litigation matters. The team is renowned for its ability to resolve complex commercial controversies and have had a string of successful results, which has led to a healthy pipeline of work. This reputation has prompted numerous multinational companies as well as governments to select us for appeals and to work on major litigation matters. As a result, we are repeatedly retained on complex commercial, corporate and securities disputes as well as senior management (individual) and board-level white-collar crime investigations.


Rebranded litigation team, strong track record: The team consists of a combination of impressive individuals that have a strong record and close relationships with key decision makers in the market. As a former president of the Federal Bar Association's South Florida Chapter and a member of its executive board, William Roppolo is well-known by all the Judges and has a well-established relationship with them. This is a unique selling point of the team and has firmly cemented William Roppolo's status as one of South Florida's 'Top Lawyers.' William serves as the chair of our North American Trial Team. 

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - Florida

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a South Florida-based practice that leverages the firm's substantial international network to act for multinational clients in a broad range of commercial disputes, with considerable expertise in cases relating to Brazil. The team possesses impressive capabilities in banking and finance-related matters.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie represented plaintiff Premier Assurance Group in a lawsuit filed against five individuals and related entities alleging civil RICO, fraud, unjust

    enrichment, civil theft and conversion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniela Fonseca Puggina
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Daniela Fonseca Puggina
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Daniela Fonseca Puggina stands out for her wealth of expertise in a range of cross-border disputes. She offers notable expertise in matters concerning the financial services sector.

Daniela has a lot of cross-border know-how and international experience.

Daniela understands corporate America's needs and dynamics and is able to navigate between simple to complex matters with a great balance of persuasiveness and elegance.

William V Roppolo
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William V Roppolo
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William Roppolo stands out for his adept handling of commercial litigation and offers notable expertise in matters involving employment issues, bankruptcy and alleged fraud.

Aside from keen business acumen, Mr. Roppolo cares about the people who entrust him to handle their legal issues.

Bill is an excellent attorney who is well aware of client expectations. He provides tremendous experience and insights into projects.

Bill is a masterful litigator who is able to take complex legal issues and present them in the most efficient manner. He is an excellent writer and an effective oral advocate.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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Litigation: General Commercial

Daniela Fonseca Puggina
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Daniela Fonseca Puggina
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William V Roppolo
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William V Roppolo
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Members

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