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Banking & Finance: Regulatory | USA

Florida

This section covers lending transactions and recognizes those working on behalf of lenders and borrowers. Both banks and alternative lenders, such as credit funds, are recognized as lenders. Transactions may include acquisition financings, refinancings and general lending. All structures and methods of credit facility are relevant to this chapter. In states where Project Finance is not recognized separately, such work may be submitted to that state's Banking & Finance section. While the financing of property transactions may be relevant as part of a broad practice, firms or lawyers with a financing practice which revolves entirely around this should submit to the relevant Real Estate section. Where a specific Real Estate: Finance section exists covering the same geographical area, property work should not be included in Banking & Finance submissions.

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Star Individuals

  1. Bowman Brown
    Bowman Brown
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Star Individuals | 24 Years Ranked

    Bowman Brown is widely recognized as one of the best regulatory banking lawyers in Florida. He maintains a broad practice, advising on a gamut of complex domestic and cross-border regulatory concerns.

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Band 1

  1. Alcides Avila
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    Alcides Avila
    Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP
    Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked

    Alcides Avila attracts significant acclaim for his handling of regulatory and transactional banking matters. His notable proficiency in cross-border matters sees him regularly advising on matters with Latin American elements.

  2. Bryan Wells
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    Bryan Wells
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Bryan Wells advises a range of banks, broker-dealers and investment advisers on both regulatory and transactional mandates.
  3. Carl A Fornaris
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    Carl A Fornaris
    Winston Taylor LLP
    Winston Taylor LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Patricia M Hernandez
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    Patricia M Hernandez
    Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP
    Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Patricia Hernandez is highly respected by market sources. She regularly represents domestic and international financial institutions on wide-ranging regulatory matters, as well as handling complex transactions. She is also the firm's managing partner.

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Band 2

  1. Andres A Fernandez
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    Andres A Fernandez
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Kimberly Prior
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    Kimberly Prior
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Kimberly Prior of King & Spalding LLP acts on compliance and enforcement mandates for a broad financial services client base, while also fielding particular strength in the fintech space.

  3. Marina Olman-Pal
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    Marina Olman-Pal
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Marina Olman-Pal has significant experience aiding key banks with mergers and acquisitions, and related compliance, licensing and registration matters. She is also highly capable of assisting with their expansion into international regions.

  4. Jack Greeley
    Smith Mackinnon PA | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Geoffrey Randall
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    Geoffrey Randall
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    Geoffrey Randall's well-regarded practice ranges across both transactional and regulatory compliance matters. His experience includes commercial lending deals for a local and international client base.

  2. Greta E. M. Trotman
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    Greta E. M. Trotman
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Greta Trotman's broad practice involves advising clients on complex transactions, as well as regulatory and corporate governance matters.

  3. Rod Jones
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    Rod Jones
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 24 Years Ranked

    Rod Jones is a fine choice of counsel for US and international banks seeking both regulatory and transactional expertise. He brings to bear former experience as a state banking regulator.