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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.




Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Florida

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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

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

Banking & Finance respondent
USA

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

Banking & Finance respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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José E Sirven
E
José E Sirven
E
Eminent Practitioners

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.

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Andres A Fernandez
2
Andres A Fernandez
2
Band 2

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.

Andy has great expertise regarding anti-money laundering regulations.

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Faisal Kraziem
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Faisal Kraziem
U
Up and Coming

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.

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Lara Rios
U
Lara Rios
U
Up and Coming

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.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP

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Florida

Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Andres A Fernandez
2
Andres A Fernandez
2
Band 2
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Banking & Finance: Transactional
José E Sirven
E
José E Sirven
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Faisal Kraziem
U
Faisal Kraziem
U
Up and Coming
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Lara Rios
U
Lara Rios
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Elena Otero

Emil Infante

Gabriel Caballero

Gregory Baldwin

Juan Carlos "JC" Ferrer

Judith Mercier

Lara Rios

Leonard Gilbert

Michael Wiener

Norberto Quintana

Rebecca Leon

Richard Stephens

Roberto Pupo

Clients

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

Bank of America

CA Indosuez Wealth (Miami)

City of Gainesville, Florida

Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Ocean Bank

Pacific Premier Bank (PPB)

Saint Leo University (Florida)

Select Portfolio Servicing (a subsidiary of Credit Suisse)

Sun Trust Bank

TD Bank, N.A.

The Northern Trust

Industries

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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