Jones Day

Jones Day’s Miami office has entered a new era following a series of senior-level departures in 2022, including corporate partners Enrique Martin  and Nicholas Rodríguez, along with project finance specialists Richard Puttré and Fradyn Suárez. Luis Vélez has now stepped up as the lead corporate partner in Miami and frequently represents US-based clients on their investments and interests in Latin America; notably, he advised TotalEnergies on its strategic alliance and investment agreement with Omaha Beach Investment Corp, Sunix Petroleum, and Tropigas Dominicana in the Dominican Republic. The Miami office and broader Latin America team are also notably active in private equity investments and transactions in the agriculture sector, along with a growing swathe of investments by Latin American businesses into the US. Cristina Pérez Soto leads the Miami litigation team, and has an extensive record in internal investigations, anti-money laundering and sanctions; she and the team are also noted for investigations linked to acquisitions. Additionally recognised for its experience in energy and infrastructure, Pérez Soto’s group also has growing credibility in the financial services and fintech areas.