USA Guide 2026 : Florida
Ranked Individuals
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Winston Taylor has been advising financial services institutions for more than 125 years. We represent all 10 of the top 10 U.S. banks, and more than 30% of our firm’s work is dedicated to financial services. Our Florida banking and finance lawyers leverage our firm’s longstanding experience as a leading financial services firm to advise Florida clients, from FinTech startups to top global banks.
Go-To Regulatory Team: As financial regulations are ever-evolving, our team advises on regulatory issues, streamlining regulatory challenges and overcoming hurdles for its long-standing and new clients. Members of our Miami-based financial regulatory, finance, and M&A team know the Florida financial services market intimately, boasting three former in-house bank counsel.
Leading FinTech: Our team leads the FinTech regulatory market in the State of Florida, more specifically Miami, as the state has undergone a transformation to become the home of FinTech and, more so, blockchain and digital assets. As multinational, national, and regional lenders turn to us, our clients rely on our strong ties and familiarity with the FOFR and State and Federal agencies.
Premier Transactional Team: Our team advises financial services firms, as well as institutional, upper middle market, LatAm, and European investors on all types of transactional matters, with special expertise in acquisitions of private banking operations, particularly since South Florida is a hub for private banking.
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Winston Taylor is highlighted for its strength in the banking and finance sphere. The team boasts a distinguished client list composed of renowned financial institutions. The practitioners provide counsel on a range of transactional and compliance projects. The group has further strength in advising on SEC, FINRA and OCC issues.
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Winston Taylor is represented Santander Bank in its partnership with Verizon to offer Verizon customers high-yield savings accounts via Santander’s digital banking platform.
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The firm offers strong expertise in structured finance, forward flows and lending generally.
Winston's attorneys are incredible experts in their field.
Winston Taylor attorneys are not just theorists; they bring hands-on experience in complex, high-stakes matters. They combine technical excellence with practical application.
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Carl Fornaris has substantial experience in advising a broad selection of financial services entities on matters ranging from sanctions compliance to cryptocurrency regulation. He also regularly represents lenders in financing deals.
Carl Fornaris stands out among peers for his unique combination of regulatory expertise and practical banking experience.
Carl is an excellent lawyer – very detail-oriented.
Richard Puttré has proven experience representing banking and project company clients in international project finance transactions. He has particular experience in the Latin American and Caribbean markets.
Sabrina Rishmague helps key banking clients obtain financing packages, along with advising on risk management and regulatory compliance matters. She is active in the transportation, sustainability and environmental sectors.
She is a very dedicated professional who always adds to the team. She has an amazing capacity for organization.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Banking & Finance: Transactional
Banking & Finance: Transactional
Banking & Finance: Transactional
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David Wells
Juan Azel
Daniel Stabile
Richard Puttré
Carl A Fornaris
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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