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CHAMBERSGLOBAL
CHAMBERS & PARTNERSL E G A L P U B L I S H E R S
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GREENBERG TRAURIG LLPis ranked in Chambers Global 2006 as follows:
LATIN AMERICA
Greenberg Traurig LLPOffices in: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York.
The Firm: Brazil is the most important market for
this Miami-weighted Latin American practice. Mex-
ico, too, is an important area, where it has been active
advising on investments and acquisitions. The team
frequently assists with lending transactions linked to
acquisitions, also boasting strength in M&A in the
telecoms and energy sectors. It represents a number
of hotel and real estate developers on projects
throughout the region and additionally appears on
media and entertainment matters.
The Lawyers: Patricia Menendez Cambo chairs
the firm’s international practice group, having previ-
ously served as the chief US legal counsel at Telefóni-
ca. She remains its chief external adviser, assisting on
its acquisition of the worldwide assets of Motorola’s
cellular operations and on its multibillion-dollar
acquisition of Lycos. From Miami, Juan Pablo Cap-
pello is also active throughout Latin America.
Clients/Work Highlights: The team advised
Brazilian steel manufacturer Gerdau Açominas on
its USD240 million syndicated term loan facility for
the financing of a steel facility and furnace. It worked
with subsidiaries of Internet services company,
Amnet, in Costa Rica and El Salvador on their
USD80 million syndicated loan facility from
Citibank, Banco Continental de Panamá and Banco
Cuscatlán de El Salvador. It also established a legal
structure for underwater cable operation Emergia,
including establishing a presence for the group in
various jurisdictions and advising on regulatory
issues. Other clients include: Citibank; Grupo
PRISA; Grupo San José; Octagon Financial Services
International; Panamco and Telefónica.
CORPORATE & FINANCE
Corporate & FinanceLeading firms
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Greenberg Traurig LLPThe Firm: The prowess and strength of this “pre-
eminent” law firm “has more depth” than some of its
competitors, attracting clients who are lured by its
combination of national presence and broad under-
standing of the legal intricacies regionally. A “stellar
constellation of lawyers, cherry-picked from the best
around,” forms the basis for the practice, which is
prized by clients for its “law as business” approach.
This gives the firm an edge over the competition, said
market observers, who also credited its success to the
firm’s boldness. A broad swathe in the corporate
realm includes expertise in M&A, bankruptcy,
private equity and venture capital among other areas.
The team won client confidence by consistently
delivering a “New York-style approach and expertise.”
The Lawyers: Peers respect the “elite” Gary Epsteinfor his bankruptcy practice and overall corporate
experience, including several financing transactions
on behalf of RailAmerica. He takes a “methodical”
approach and wins respect for his thorough repre-
sentation.
Clients/Work Highlights: Among the firm’s clients
are RailAmerica, CNL Hospitality Properties and
Equity One.
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USA
IMMIGRATION BUSINESS
TAX
Corporate/M&ALeading firms
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CORPORATE/M&A
Greenberg Traurig LLPThe Firm: “A sophisticated practice with consider-
able global reach,” Greenberg Traurig’s large business
immigration group enjoys a national reputation.
Clients lauded the personal service that the lawyers
at this multi-service firm provide. One reported:
“They actually partner with you – you feel they are an
extended part of your team.” The partners are con-
centrated in Tysons Corner near New York, with
other specialists based across the USA in the Los
Angeles, Miami, Dallas and Washington, DC offices.
Dedicated sub-groups provide a full service of both
outbound and immigration services to corporate
clients who note:“The teams communicate effective-
ly with each other – I feel the firm is really on top of
the caseload management.” The immigration group
also engages in policy and legislative issues from its
Washington, DC office and is well known for its
expertise in employer sanctions. Recent case high-
lights include negotiating significant reductions to
the potential $20 million fines resulting from
Department of Labor criminal investigations and
audits on behalf of two major corporate clients.
The Lawyers: Clients trust Laura Reiff to “always
come up with solutions;” they believe her “personal-
ity, knowledge, creativity and customer service com-
bine to make her the whole package.” Co-chair of the
business immigration group, a significant aspect of
Reiff ’s practice involves lobbying at Congress on
behalf of the firm and clients. Miami-based co-chair
Oscar Levin is “at the top of his game and stands out
with his dedication to his clients and cases.” His high-
level practice covers the full range of corporate
immigration matters, and he represents large and
high net worth clients.
Clients/Work Highlights: Large corporations
spanning virtually every industry are represented by
the team.
Immigration: BusinessLeading firms
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REIFF Laura Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLPThe Firm: From its Miami and Orlando offices, this
tax group is considered “a worthy competitor” in the
national market, aided by a well-developed nation-
al network and strength in international matters.
Highlights have included acting for Perry Ellis Inter-
national in its acquisition of Tropical Sportswear
International’s domestic operating assets and the
outstanding capital stock of Tropical Sportswear’s
UK subsidiary.
Clients/Work Highlights: IVAX; The Richcourt
Group; Wireless Telecom Group; INVESCO; Hilton
Hotels; The Related Group of Florida and Swire
Properties, in addition to a number of foreign air-
lines and REIT clients.
TaxLeading firms
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NETHERLANDS
GLOBAL
ARBITRATION (INTERNATIONAL)Greenberg Traurig LLPThe Firm: Interviewees recognised the fruits born
of the firm’s “concerted effort to reach out into the
international arbitration arena.” Miami is consid-
ered the stronghold in its network of over 20 offices
throughout the USA and Europe, including an
Amsterdam arm with specialist expertise in the
field. Researchers heard that the firm has significant
resources for involvement in ICC, AAA and UNCI-
TRAL matters
The Lawyers: Pedro Martinez-Fraga is widely
regarded as the firm’s key player in the field. Inter-
national arbitration constitutes an important strand
of his wide-ranging disputes expertise. He offers a
considerable depth of experience in matters relat-
ing to Latin America, not to mention the Spanish-
speaking world in general. An ICC-approved
arbitrator, this Miami-based practitioner is noted
for acting as counsel in AAA and ICC arbitrations.
Arbitration (International)Leading firms
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Greenberg Traurig LLPThe Firm: This is one of the few American firms to
have made a splash in the Dutch market and its
impact became increasingly apparent over the
course of 2005. The group has grown to around 50
lawyers and interviewees report that this “likeable
operation” has made a good impression since its
inception in 2003: “They’ve attracted good people and
have received a number of interesting instructions.”
The Lawyers: Interviewees agree that the group’s
leading rainmaker is Peter Roorda. They believe “he
deserves credit for building up the practice into a no-
nonsense outfit” and can take responsibility for the
group’s success in picking up a number of high-pro-
file mandates. His practice also spans general com-
mercial litigation and international arbitration.
Clients/Work Highlights: In a headline deal val-
ued at around €400 million, lawyers advised Geot-
ronics on its public offer for the outstanding shares
of PinkRoccade, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam.
It also advised Clondalkin Group on its sale, by way
of secondary buyout, to Warburg Pincus. Other
high-profile clients include De Raadt Groep and
ConQuaestor.
CORPORATE/M&A
Corporate/M&ALeading firms
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Leading individuals � ROORDA Peter Greenberg Traurig LLP, Amsterdam
Greenberg Traurig LLPThe Lawyers: Peter Roorda is well known for his
transactional capabilities, but also makes forays into
the world of litigation. Here he has established a
reputation for himself as a courageous advocate,
whom peers say “is not risky but has guts and can be
aggressive when he needs to be.” Recent work
includes M&A and shareholder disputes and arbi-
tration.
Dispute ResolutionLeading individuals
� ROORDA Peter Greenberg Traurig LLP, Amsterdam
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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