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Diaz Reus & Targ LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Diaz Reus & Targ LLP

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About

Provided by Diaz Reus & Targ LLP

Our firm has a highly successful track-record of securing government declinations of criminal prosecutions and / or non-prison sentences through creative pre-indictment resolution strategies in criminal investigations including the recovery of revoked U.S. visas, especially:

•                Defense of white-collar crimes; regulatory, intelligence and criminal investigations; and conducting defense efforts in matters of corruption, bribery, money laundering, national security, violations of OFAC sanctions and the FCPA, and the Bank Secrecy Act. 

•                Sterling reputation for ability to navigate and avoid criminal indictments, and to negotiate with U.S. law enforcement agencies on the repatriation of assets and sensitive matters related to national security, public corruption, human rights violations, asset recovery and repatriation, OFAC, Specialy Designated Nationals and recovery of U.S. visas. 

•                Helping clients traverse presidential executive orders and proclamations, legislative, legal, trade, and regulatory waters globally to avoid asset seizures, sanctions, visa revocations, investigations and prosecutions.

Clients (10)

  • Driven Financial Advisory services
  • Alibaba
  • Nodus International Bank
  • Hector Nunez
  • Edoardo Orsoni
  • PDVSA
  • Banco Central de Venezuela
  • Plus Ultra Airlines
  • PDVSA AD Hoc (opposition gov of Venezuela)
  • CAPA (Consejo de Administración de Activos)

Industries (10)

  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Oil & Gas
  • Fintech
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Textile
  • Digital and blockchain
  • Mining / precious metals
  • e-commerce
  • banking

Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Florida

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Diaz Reus & Targ LLP offers clients expertise in white-collar litigation and government investigations. It frequently handles cross-border matters, with a particular focus on matters involving Latin America. It advises companies and individuals facing allegations including money laundering, fraud and corruption.

Work Highlights

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  • Diaz Reus & Targ LLP represented a banker in a cross-border matter involving allegations of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Strengths

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  • Diaz Reus & Targ has a highly capable and well-rounded team, with impressive strength in white-collar crime.

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  • The firm offers great representation and is very knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael Diaz, Jr.
    Band 4Michael Diaz, Jr.

    Michael Diaz, Jr.

    Michael Diaz is recognized for his breadth of expertise representing individuals in criminal proceedings in the US as well as Latin America and the Middle East. He has particular strengths in cases alleging money laundering, bribery and corruption.

    • He is a complete expert and incredible strategist.

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    • Michael brings decades of experience and so much knowledge of the judicial system.

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  • Up and ComingJavier Coronado
    Up and ComingJavier Coronado

    Javier Coronado

    Javier Coronado offers expertise in white-collar matters in both the US and Latin America, with a particular focus on corruption and money laundering.

    • Javier stands out for his deep knowledge of US white-collar investigations and strategic insight into Latin American matters.

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Ranked Individuals at Diaz Reus & Targ LLP (2)

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    Michael Diaz, Jr.

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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  • Profile image of Javier Coronado

    Javier Coronado

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Members

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  • Marta Colomar Garcia

  • Richard Wiedis

  • Robert Targ

    Head of Department

  • Marcela Blanco

  • Brant Hadaway

  • Evan Stroman

  • Martha Araujo Hager

  • Isabela Hernandez-Peredo

  • Gábor Gazso von Klingspor

  • John Foster

  • Pedro Fragoso Pires

  • Gregory Alhgren

  • Juan Vargas

  • Michael Diaz, Jr.

    Head of Department

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  • Javier Coronado

    Head of Department

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