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Holland & Knight LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Holland & Knight LLP

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Largest ranked firm in number of Florida banking and finance lawyers and breadth and complexity of services. ​Represent domestic and foreign financial institutions, businesses and individuals in very large financial transactions; regulatory issues; financial investigations, disputes and litigation; public finance transactions; and blockchain technology. Significant and increasing Latin American focus. Culturally diverse, foreign-licensed and multilingual attorneys.
Finance Transactions:
» Advising banks and financial institutions on complex lending transactions and on M&A transactions in the financial services sector
Bank Regulatory:
» Capabilities include anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and OFAC, and regulatory and transactional expertise for domestic and international financial institutions and non-financial entities
Public Finance:
» Bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, issuer’s counsel, lender's counsel, borrower's counsel, trustee's counsel and other/multiple roles as counsel on public finance law and municipal finance transactions
Financial Investigations, Disputes and Litigation:
» Defend clients in any type of investigation and litigation, including those initiated by or involving the SEC, the Department of Justice, antitrust, RICO, consumer fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and regulatory compliance
Blockchain Technology:
» At the forefront of blockchain technology
» Member of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and its Legal Industry Working Group.




Clients (14)

  • Bank of America
  • CA Indosuez Wealth (Miami)
  • Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)
  • Jabil Circuit, Inc.
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
  • John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
  • The Northern Trust
  • Ocean Bank
  • Pacific Premier Bank (PPB)
  • Select Portfolio Servicing (a subsidiary of Credit Suisse)
  • Sun Trust Bank
  • TD Bank, N.A.
  • City of Gainesville, Florida
  • Saint Leo University (Florida)

Industries (13)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Florida

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight LLP houses a highly proficient banking and finance group, with an impressively deep bench of transactional and regulatory attorneys. It is highly sought after by domestic and international financial institutions to advise on a range of complex issues, and the team possesses particularly notable expertise in the Latin American market. The firm also has a well-known real estate finance group, with a proven track record in many high-value deals in Florida. Additionally, Holland & Knight draws on its formidable litigation practice to advise on investigations and enforcement by an array of regulatory agencies, and in commercial disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight LLP represented Leyline Renewable Capital in connection with a $140 million loan from Keystone National Group.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight offers national expertise and a deal-making approach, which yields efficient transaction closings.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight are subject matter experts; well-known and respected in the Florida banking industry.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJosé E Sirven
    Eminent PractitionersJosé E Sirven

    José E Sirven

    José Sirven has an outstanding reputation for his work in M&A and corporate finance. He regularly advises banks on cross-border matters involving Latin American parties, attracting clients with his fluency in Spanish and financing expertise.

    • José is very well respected in the community.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 2Andres A Fernandez
    Band 2Andres A Fernandez

    Andres A Fernandez

    Andres Fernandez attracts particular praise for his expert handling of AML concerns, which form part of his broader financial services regulatory capabilities. He acts for both domestic and international banks, including those in Central and South America.

    • Andy is very good with AML and OFAC sanctions matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Andy has great expertise regarding anti-money laundering regulations.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingFaisal Kraziem
    Up and ComingFaisal Kraziem

    Faisal Kraziem

    Faisal Kraziem continues to assist on key banking and finance matters. He represents clients including financial institutions and borrowers in both domestic and cross-border lending transactions.

    • He's a smart and talented young lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingLara Rios
    Up and ComingLara Rios

    Lara Rios

    Lara Rios is recognized for her work in the project financing space, where she assists both borrowers and direct lender clients. She has notable experience in the renewable energy and electric vehicles sectors.

Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (4)

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