Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
Wave Energy: Devices, Deployment, Project Finance, and Policies Tied to an Emerging Domestic Industry
20 April 2011 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
PartnerMiami
Email luis.perez@hoganlovells.com
Phone +1 305 459 6643
Fax +1 305 459 6550
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Practice groupCorporate
Luis Perez is consistently ranked among Florida's premier corporate lawyers. His practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance matters, including international transactions. His client base is a blend of domestic and international businesses operating in the United States and Latin America.
Luis works with private and publicly held clients on all aspects of their businesses, including formation and governance issues, equity and debt offerings, and acquisitions and dispositions. He also routinely advises U.S., European, and Latin American multinationals in acquiring, establishing, operating, and disposing of their businesses throughout the Americas.
Luis is widely recognized for his work in renewable energy development and financing, as well as insurance and infrastructure. A significant part of his practice involves representing the interests of major financial institutions and construction companies in structuring public-private partnerships throughout the United States and Latin America.
Clients appreciate both his legal knowledge and his understanding of how businesses operate, as well as the role of outside counsel in business success.
Luis's work has been consistently ranked and recognized by Chambers and other legal directories. He is ranked AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity (Florida)
Chambers USA
Latin American Investment (Florida)
Chambers USA
Corporate/M&A
Chambers Latin America
Business/Corporate, International
Florida Super Lawyers
International Trade and Finance Law
The Best Lawyers in America
Latin America: Corporate/M&A
Chambers Global
Latin America: Corporate and Finance
Chambers Global
Top Lawyer in South Florida
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
The Best Lawyers in America
Education
J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 1983
B.A., Rollins College, 1978
Memberships
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Member, Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
Member, The Florida Bar
Bar admissions and qualifications
Florida
Represented the Board of Directors of a leading energy company in its acquisition of a utility company in the U.S. and its listing in the NYSE.
Advised global insurance company on the Florida aspects of a multinational acquisition and helped obtain and coordinate regional advice.
Advised renewable energy company in its acquisitions and dispositions throughout the United States.
Worked with a large media company in acquiring various businesses throughout Latin America.
Advised and helped successfully resolve an investigation by a multilateral institution.
Represented an auto manufacturer in corporate matters in Central America and the Caribbean.
Advised European multinational in the disposition of its Florida business, including structuring the transaction and obtaining regulatory approvals.
Represented large construction company in several acquisitions throughout the United States.