Ranking tables
Banking & Finance: Transactional | USA
Florida
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Alcides Avila Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP24 Years Ranked
Carlos Viana White & Case LLP20 Years Ranked
Emilio J Alvarez-Farré Greenberg Traurig, LLP23 Years Ranked
Eric Klar White & Case LLP9 Years Ranked
Fernando C Alonso Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP21 Years Ranked
Robert M Siegel Bilzin Sumberg18 Years Ranked
Alexandra Lehson Bilzin Sumberg4 Years Ranked- Anna Andreeva White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
Mark Denham Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael V Mitrione Gunster18 Years Ranked- Richard P Puttré Winston Taylor LLP5 Years Ranked
Stephanie Kane Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP4 Years Ranked
Susan Bennett Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.3 Years Ranked
Uriel A Mendieta Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP3 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Stuart Ames
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedStuart Ames acts for a range of financial institutions on transactions such as M&A and asset-based lending.
Eminent Practitioners

E José E Sirven
Holland & Knight LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years RankedJosé 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.
Band 1

1 Alcides Avila
Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedAlcides 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.

1 Carlos Viana
White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedCarlos Viana regularly works on cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on matters involving project and acquisition finance.

1 Emilio J Alvarez-Farré
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedEmilio Alvarez-Farré's transactional practice is highly respected by peers. He frequently acts on cross-border transactions involving Latin American parties, including leveraged buyouts and restructurings.

1 Eric Klar
White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedEric Klar is well regarded for his expert representation of financial institutions in lending transactions.

1 Fernando C Alonso
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedFernando Alonso regularly advises financial institutions and companies on cross-border transactions, offering particular experience in representing global entities.
1 Robert M Siegel
Bilzin Sumberg | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedRobert Siegel is held in high esteem for his extensive finance practice, which sees him regularly handle big-ticket commercial and real estate finance transactions.
Band 2

2 Carl A Fornaris
Winston Taylor LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedCarl 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.

2 Emilio Saiz
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedEmilio Saiz is recognized for his experience representing major institutions in a range of corporate and structured finance matters. He advises clients all across Latin America, with a particular focus on Brazil. Emilio is also noted for his expertise in aviation finance.

2 Javier Alvarez
TA PLLC | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedJavier Alvarez has built a strong reputation in the Florida banking space. He handles a range of transactional and regulatory matters for a cross-border client base.

2 Peter Rahaghi
Shutts & Bowen LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedPeter Rahaghi is routinely called upon to provide counsel on complex financings and acquisitions. His client base includes banks and investment advisory firms, among others.

2 William C Arnhols
Akerman LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedWilliam Arnhols regularly advises both international and US-based borrowers on instruments such as revolving credit facilities, with particular focus on acquisition finance. His practice also includes advising issuers.

2 Zachary W Watt
Hill Ward Henderson | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedZachary Watt acts on behalf of both lenders and borrowers across a range of matters. He demonstrates notable strength in advising clients on acquisition financing, loan facilities and commercial lending transactions.
Band 3

3 Alexandra Lehson
Bilzin Sumberg | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAlexandra Lehson is an experienced lawyer who demonstrates considerable strength in handling complex financings and loan transactions. Her clients include borrowers and senior lenders.
3 Anna Andreeva
White & Case LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedAnna Andreeva is a respected choice to handle banking and finance transactions. She has particular experience with cross-border work, most notably in Latin America, and her clients include well-known international banks. She is also experienced in aviation financing.

3 Mark Denham
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMark Denham has a breadth of experience as an adviser to financial institutions and corporate clients. He is notably adept at providing counsel on acquisition financings and leasing transactions.

3 Michael V Mitrione
Gunster | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedMichael Mitrione regularly acts on transactions such as financings and restructurings. He offers notable experience in advising Italian entities on cross-border work as a fluent Italian speaker.
3 Richard P Puttré
Winston Taylor LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedRichard 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.

3 Stephanie Kane
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedStephanie Kane is noted for her ability to handle matters on behalf of both borrower and lender clients. Her experience includes advising on complex acquisition financing and issues related to commercial loans.

3 Susan Bennett
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSusan Bennett has experience advising clients on complex syndicated loan transactions. Her client list consists of highly distinguished banks, and she has notable expertise advising on real estate lending.

3 Uriel A Mendieta
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedUriel A Mendieta is known for representing lender-side clients on a range of cross-border financing transactions. He has notable expertise in the project finance sector, with particular experience in Latin American markets.
Up and Coming

U Faisal Kraziem
Holland & Knight LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedFaisal 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.

U Lara Rios
Holland & Knight LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Up and Coming | 6 Years RankedLara 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.
Associates to watch
Sabrina Rishmague
Winston Taylor LLP | Banking & Finance: Transactional2026 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedSabrina 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.