Chambers Review
Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz is a dynamic practice group with notable strength advising clients on civil, commercial and bankruptcy litigation cases. The team is frequently seen assisting clients with collection and foreclosure, mass tort and lender liability disputes. The department also benefits from substantial experience acting on breach of contract and contentious insurance mandates, as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings. Synectrust and Audemars Piguet are among the firm's new client wins.
Work Highlights
- Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz assisted De la Cruz & Associates with filing a breach of contract dispute against Transform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz's team knows our industry well and is aware of specific local challenges, providing advice that is aligned with our company needs. They are responsible and diligent when handling our cases."
"Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz's team knows our industry well and is aware of specific local challenges, providing advice that is aligned with our company needs. They are responsible and diligent when handling our cases."
Notable Practitioners
Leading light Luis Marini continues to be held in high esteem by market onlookers for his many years of experience. An impressed client enthuses: "Luis Marini is the best insolvency and restructuring lawyer in Puerto Rico." Another interviewee compounds such praise by stating: "He is an excellent professional who is very versatile and can handle both litigation and bankruptcy proceedings."
Noteworthy partner Manuel Pietrantoni draws notable praise from interviewees, with one reporting: "He is a very seasoned lawyer who is able to respond quickly to any questions or issues presented in the matter, including during oral arguments." Another impressed respondent remarks: "Manuel Pietrantoni is extremely knowledgeable and is able to resolve some of the most complex legal matters, without losing sight of his client's business needs."
Up-and-coming partner Carolina Velaz-Rivero comes highly recommended by clients, with one enthusing: "She is a young trailblazer in Puerto Rico, with a brilliant legal mind." Another impressed client adds: "Carolina Velaz-Rivero is very knowledgeable and responsive."
Up-and-coming practitioner Karena Montes Berríos joins the rankings this year following significant market recognition. One client states: "Karena Montes Berríos has a very strong commercial awareness, and is able to provide important advice that helps win cases."