Greenberg Traurig LLP

Greenberg Traurig LLP’s longstanding commitment to Latin America is increasingly evident with its track record of acquisition finance, structured finance and financial services regulatory work. The firm is a growing force in fintech, cryptocurrency businesses and digital payments systems in Latin America, including start-ups to publicly traded companies. Notably, it is increasingly active in the acquisition of fintech and digital payments businesses by US and international strategic buyers; it advised Paysafe on its acquisition of SafetyPay, a payments platform operating primarily in Latin America. In another growth area, the practice is assisting a number of Latin American financial services clients with their entry into the US market, particularly South Florida. In financings, the firm benefits from an impressive portfolio of Latin American borrower clients. Emilio Alvarez-Farré has an impressive record in Latin America financings, particularly in Mexico, and Marina Olaman-Pal is building the firm’s standing in financial services regulatory, following the June-2022 departure of long-term partner Carl Fornaris.