Demonstrating Legal Expertise: Holland & Knight LLP Case Examples

Holland & Knight LLP’s U.S. office believes that the most appropriate evidence of our success is our clients’ success. Our case studies detail the breadth and scope of our legal services, the level of complexity of matters handled on their behalf, and the tangible outcomes and results for businesses and high net worth individuals. These stories showcase precedent-setting cross-border transactions, high-stakes litigation victories, and other successful outcomes that illustrate our commitment to client success and excellence in the practice of law.

Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions: Overcoming Complexity to Enable Global Expansion

“A Fortune 500 technology company retained Holland & Knight to represent it in its $1.2 billion acquisition of a Latin American-based cloud solutions company. Our cross-disciplinary team was in charge of negotiating the deal, performing due diligence across three different jurisdictions and coordinating anti-trust and data privacy issues specific to each country. The transaction was beset with many obstacles, including regulatory concerns, cultural issues and post-merger integration considerations. Holland & Knight’s unique cross-border experience and coordination between the U.S. and Mexico offices allowed the transaction to close ahead of schedule and secure a strategic position for our client in emerging markets. The deal’s success highlighted our ability to help clients navigate complex, multinational M&A transactions and achieve results, which help drive long-term business success.”

Energy & Infrastructure: Helping Deliver Landmark Renewable Energy Developments

“Holland & Knight’s United States office advised a group of international investors regarding the financing and development of a 350 MW wind farm in Texas. Our firm handled environmental permitting, land acquisition, project financing and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Holland & Knight also coordinated negotiations with tax equity investors and ensured full compliance with U.S. Department of Energy requirements and approvals. The project, which cost more than $900 million to develop, is powering over 150,000 homes and businesses with clean energy. Our services not only helped reduce our client’s legal exposure and spot other issues, but also secured favorable terms and conditions for long term power purchase agreements and attractive financing structures – a clear example of our leading position as a firm on energy and infrastructure projects.”

Litigation and Arbitration: Winning Complex, High-Value International Arbitration and Litigation

“When a global construction company was served with a $300 million arbitration claim concerning a joint venture within a South American country, Holland & Knight’s United States litigation team was retained to assist in defending our client in this high-stakes dispute. Through our international arbitration experience and extensive local knowledge of foreign and international laws, we assisted our client in formulating a full defense strategy and coordinated with local foreign counsel. Our lawyers were able to successfully challenge the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal, and negotiated a monetary settlement with overall exposure reduced by 85 percent. The outcome not only protected our client’s bottom line but also safeguarded its goodwill in an intensely competitive industry, and evidences our strong capabilities related to complex, high-stakes cross-border disputes.”

Intellectual Property Protection: Securing Innovation Across Multiple Markets

“A U.S.-based biotech startup needed to protect its trade secrets as it expanded into Latin America and Europe, so it turned to Holland & Knight. Our intellectual property team implemented a customized strategy that included filing patents and trademarks in jurisdictions throughout the Americas and Europe as well as providing counsel on regulatory compliance and licensing agreements. When a competitor tried to misappropriate our client’s trade secrets, we promptly opened enforcement actions – before the right to sue materialized due to expiring statutes of limitation – that resulted in successful injunctions and settlements. This holistic approach allowed our client to expand internationally with peace of mind that its innovations were protected at every step of the way.”

Corporate Restructuring and Taxation: Navigating Change for Improved Efficiency and Profit

When market conditions were turbulent, our client, a leading manufacturing company group, sought our assistance with corporate restructuring among several of its subsidiary companies in the U.S. and Mexico. Holland & Knight’s tax and restructuring teams worked together to develop a reorganization planning concept that maximized individual and corporate tax efficiencies, met all local and foreign legal requirements and provided for an efficient employee transfer. Our attorneys advised on labor law issues, negotiated with creditors and coordinated with regulatory agencies to obtain the applicable approvals. In the end, the client achieved fewer corporate holding companies, streamlined financial performance and a better market position.

Private Wealth Services: Maintaining and Expanding Family Fortunes

“Holland & Knight’s private wealth lawyers recently assisted a high-net-worth family with United States, Latin American and European-based assets. Our lawyers delivered seamless estate planning, cross-border tax structuring and asset protection advice. Through strategic implementation of layered trusts, and working alongside advisors in several jurisdictions, we assisted the family with minimizing their tax exposure and enabling cross-generational transfers of their private wealth. Working closely with the client and coordinating with other advisers in multiple jurisdictions, we were focused on accomplishing the family’s goals in preserving their legacy while delivering peace of mind to future generations.”

Why Clients Choose Holland & Knight: Our Strength in Competitive Advantage

“Each of these case studies showcase the values at the heart of Holland & Knight’s United States office: the pursuit of legal excellence, an international outlook and a singular focus on clients. Clients turn to us for our acknowledged leadership in cross-border deals; energy and infrastructure and for our capacity to assemble multidisciplinary teams with a global reach but a local focus. The fact that we are consistently recognized by Latin Lawyer 250 and Chambers Latin America only reinforces the truth that we are among the leading law firms in the region. But most of all, clients value our proactive approach, in-depth sectoral knowledge and an unflinching commitment to getting the best possible outcome on all matters.”

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