Barakat + Bossa

• Founding Partners: Brian Barakat, Giacomo Bossa
• Number of Attorneys: Approximately 20
• Number of Offices: 2
• Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, German, Czech, Ukranian, Turkish, Hebrew, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi

Barakat + Bossa is a powerhouse business law firm delivering strategic, high-impact counsel to entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and global businesses across a broad range of industries. With nearly two dozen attorneys from Big Law, government, and judicial backgrounds, the firm blends the sophistication of a global institution with the precision and service of a boutique. Its disciplined culture of excellence—rooted in ongoing scholarship, advanced training, and trial-readiness—consistently positions clients for long-term success in today’s competitive legal landscape.

Trial-Ready. Trial-Tested.

Barakat + Bossa attorneys are not only trial-ready—they are trial-tested. Founding Partner Brian Barakat started his legal career as a prosecutor in the Economic Crimes Unit, where he tried over 50 cases in his first few years. He is among a select group of only 225 attorneys in Florida who are Board Certified in Business Litigation. Co-Founding Partner Giacomo Bossa holds the rare distinction of dual Board Certifications in both Business Litigation and Real Estate—an achievement held by only a handful of attorneys statewide. Barakat + Bossa is committed to cultivating courtroom excellence across every level of the firm. All attorneys, including junior associates, are trained and empowered to take cases to verdict.

Shaping the Law, Not Just Practicing It.

Barakat + Bossa’s commitment to excellence reaches beyond the courtroom or boardroom and into the development of business law and policy. Its attorneys have been instrumental in drafting and advising on major legislative and regulatory reforms impacting corporate governance, civil procedure, and commercial litigation. Members of the firm participated in the comprehensive rewrite of the Florida Corporations Act—a 600-page legislative update enacted in 2019—through their work with the Florida Bar Business Law Section. One attorney chaired the committee responsible for modernizing Chapter 48 of the Florida Statutes, which governs service of process, while another currently leads the committee reviewing and proposing amendments to Florida Statute § 542.335, which addresses restrictive covenants. Additionally, the firm contributes to procedural reform through representation on the committee revising Florida’s Rules of Civil Procedure.

While Barakat + Bossa is renowned for its commercial litigation practice, the firm’s capabilities are far broader, offering full-service representation to businesses and entrepreneurs at every stage of growth:

• Litigation + Dispute Resolution - The firm is recognized for its strength in high-stakes business litigation, including disputes involving contracts, partnerships, shareholder claims, non-compete agreements, and professional liability. With a focus on trial-readiness and efficiency, Barakat + Bossa delivers results in both state and federal courtrooms.
• Corporate (Governance + Transactional) - Barakat + Bossa advises boards, executives, and founders on governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance. The firm also structures and negotiates complex business transactions—from mergers and acquisitions to equity deals and reorganizations—offering business-minded counsel that supports growth and mitigates risk.
• Real Estate - The firm represents developers, investors, and business owners in both commercial and residential real estate matters. Its attorneys handle everything from acquisitions and leases to disputes over title, land use, and development rights.
• Factoring - One of the few firms with a dedicated factoring practice, Barakat + Bossa offers comprehensive legal services to financial institutions and factoring companies. The team drafts and structures factoring agreements, conducts due diligence, advises on compliance and regulatory issues, and litigates factoring-related disputes.
• Governmental & Regulatory - With experience that includes former prosecutors, the firm provides sophisticated defense and counsel in white-collar investigations, ethics enforcement, and complex regulatory matters. Clients turn to Barakat + Bossa for strategic representation before federal, state, and local agencies.
• Lifestyle - The firm’s Lifestyle practice blends discretion and industry insight to advise high-net-worth individuals, collectors, and creative professionals. From art and luxury goods to bespoke business arrangements, Barakat + Bossa protects client interests in matters of ownership, provenance, and cross-border transactions.

Barakat + Bossa is member of the Chambers-ranked Alliott Global Alliance—an elite international network of 220 law and accounting firms in over 100 countries. The firm provides cross-border legal coordination and multilingual representation. Clients benefit from global reach without sacrificing hands-on attention.