Legal Services for Multinational Enterprises

Holland & Knight LLP’s United States-based lawyers provide a full array of legal services to businesses with domestic and international operations. As part of a vast global network, we offer a comprehensive range and level of legal services worldwide. From leading corporations and financial institutions to emerging businesses expanding abroad, Holland & Knight provides the experience, resources and insight to grow with you every step of the way.

Corporate Transactions and Foreign Investments

We regularly counsel clients on all types of contract matters, both in the domestic context and in complex international transactions. We advise on international trade, cross-licensing and distribution transactions, and on their compliance with all relevant U.S. and foreign regulations, and assist our clients in negotiating optimal solutions. We understand the ins and outs of the legal frameworks that apply to inbound and outbound transactions. Our team works with our clients to mitigate their risks, capture their opportunities, and do deals that will propel their growth in the market.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

Holland & Knight maintains a strong M&A practice advising on matters such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Our multidisciplinary team assists throughout the full transaction cycle – conducting due diligence, structuring transactions, negotiating and closing deals, both in the U.S. and Latin America, and handling regulatory approvals involved in U.S. investment in and overseas investment into the United States. We have a long history advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving the United States, Latin America and other regions, working closely with clients to address a broad range of legal, financial, cultural and other business matters to reach favorable results.

Projects in Energy, Mines & Infrastructure

Our firm is a prominent advisor on energy, oil and gas and mining projects as well as on large infrastructure development (“project”) matters. We represent clients during all stages of project review and development from the initial feasibility stage or permitting process through project finance and into operational commercial compliance. Our attorneys are proficient in both U.S. and Latin American legal frameworks in order to assist our clients in addressing environmental, safety, and contract matters unique to the energy and mining sectors. We have substantial experience in renewables, non-renewable power and extractive industry sectors and deliver integrated legal service supporting tailored sustainable development.

Environmental Regulation and Compliance

Environmental risk and compliance management is a necessity for companies in today’s regulatory landscape. Holland & Knight’s environmental practice represents clients with respect to environmental assessments, liability allocation and management, and regulatory compliance. We help our clients with permitting, environmental impact assessments, as well as defense of enforcement actions by regulatory authorities. In addition, our lawyers guide companies through the full range of environmental due diligence issues in transactions and represent them before government agencies in enforcement proceedings.

Taxation and International Tax Strategizing

Our tax lawyers provide strategic advice on U.S. and international law, collaborating with our clients to increase tax efficiency and ensure compliance. We advise on cross-border corporate tax planning, transfer pricing, restructuring investments in businesses, and represent our clients in tax controversies. We understand the issues that often arise from differences between tax regimes and we draw upon our global reach and experience to provide practical and innovative tax advice on doing business from one country to another.

Labor and Employment Law Advice

Holland & Knight counsel employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including everything from employment agreements and workforce restructuring to workplace compliance. Our lawyers also provide assistance with employee benefits and executive compensation; labor relations and dispute resolution; and employment-related issues in connection with M&A and other inbound- or outbound-cross-border transactions to help ensure smooth transactions and compliance with U.S. and non-U.S. labor and employment laws.

Protected Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Patents

Protecting IP helps innovative businesses succeed. Our IP group helps clients with trademark and patent registration and copyright protection and enforcement. We advise on licensing, technology transfers and commercial IP matters, and represent clients in infringement litigation and quasi-judicial proceedings. From experience in a wide range of industries, we help protect your intangible assets and provide a competitive edge to your business.

Antitrust, Competition and Consumer Regulation

Our firm counsels clients on antitrust, competition laws and consumer protection. We assist clients in determining the antitrust risks associated with potential merger transactions or joint ventures, helping clients respond to government investigations, and advising on compliance programs designed for their business models. Our lawyers will represent and advocate for our clients before regulators and litigate cases to protect their legal interests in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Capital Markets, Venture Capital & Private Equity

Holland & Knight represents issuers, underwriters and investors in connection with capital markets, private equity and venture capital transactions. We assist our clients in public offerings, private placements and cross-border investments in securities, and counsel on federal and state securities laws requirements, the exemptions from registration of offers and sales of securities, availability of anytime/anywhere shelf offerings of commercial paper, review and drafting of offering documents, compliance with disclosure obligations and the structuring of investment vehicles such as private equity funds. Our lawyers have extensive experience working with start-up companies, growth companies and established corporations in the United States and internationally that seek to raise capital or invest in early-stage companies.

Licensing, Franchising and Project Finance

Our talented attorneys have broad experience in international licensing, franchising and project financing, including drafting and negotiating licensing and franchising agreements, advising on licensing and franchising regulations, and arranging the financing for complex cross-border transactions. Additionally our attorneys have advised foreign investors and sponsors on how to structure investments and obtain funding for large infrastructure, energy and industrial projects.

Group Reorganizations and Financial Restructuring

We advise our clients on complex corporate restructurings, financial restructurings and insolvency proceedings. We develop innovative strategies to protect value, mitigate liabilities, and manage business continuity during stressful times. We represent debtors, creditors and investors in negotiations, supervised restructurings in court or out-of-court and multi-jurisdictional insolvencies. We ensure that our clients’ interests are upheld throughout the process.

Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Settlements

Holland & Knight lawyers are seasoned advocates both in state and federal courts across the United States and before domestic and international arbitration tribunals. We represent clients in commercial disputes, shareholder matters, regulatory actions and cross-border litigation. Our partners are experienced negotiators and litigators who seek to resolve complex disputes efficiently and with an eye toward protecting our clients’ strategic business interests. Our full spectrum of dispute resolution services ranges from pre-dispute planning and counseling, to trial as well as appellate representation.

Private Wealth Services for International Clients

Our private wealth team provides bespoke legal services to high-net-worth individuals and families across the United States, in Latin America and around the world. We assist in estate planning, trusts, tax-effective wealth structuring, succession planning and family governance. Our global platform allows us to deal with the complexities of cross-border wealth management, providing integrated solutions to protect and preserve our clients’ wealth for generations to come.

Reputation for Excellence and Industry Leading Practice

Holland & Knight consistently ranks as among the top law firms in the United States and Latin America in industry guides such as Latin Lawyer 250 and Chambers Latin America. With a multidisciplinary team of lawyers who couple international firm experience with local know-how, we provide superior client support and advice that meets the highest professional standards. We aim to build long-term relationships on the basis of trust, transparency and results.

Tailored Engagement Model and Client Focus

We recognize that every client is different. Holland & Knight employs several engagement models, including hourly rates, fixed or flat fees and retainer agreements. The firm’s leaders in the United States offices will be happy to provide an initial consultation for you to discuss your legal needs and outline a plan for service that meets your business goals. All engagements are priced according to the scope and complexity of each matter.

Get in Touch

To discuss our legal services, book a consultation, or subscription to any of our publications, please contact our office here in the United States. Our qualified leadership offers you advice for new opportunities and ways to address your legal needs here in the United States, in Latin America and around the world.

Address	400 Madison Ave Fl 51, New York NY 10017
Telephone	(212) 705-4222
Executive Partner	Enrique Gomez-Pinzon [email protected]
Deputy Executive Partner	Danilo Romero Raad [email protected]
Office Manager	Maria P. Alban [email protected]
Legal Recruiting Manager	Alina Quintana [email protected]
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