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Our Practices

For complex needs requiring deep subject matter knowledge and experience, AVILA provides sound representation for effective resolution of legal matters across several

general practice areas. We break down silos to leverage knowledge across our firm to our clients’ benefit.

Our Practices

For complex needs requiring deep subject matter knowledge and experience, AVILA provides sound representation for effective resolution of legal matters across several

general practice areas. We break down silos to leverage knowledge across our firm to our clients’ benefit.

BANKING & FINANCE

AVILA’s banking and financial services clients have come to depend on the firm’s understanding of the industry, the law and their experience in dealing with regulators to help them survive and thrive in the marketplace. Domestic and international banks and money services businesses look to AVILA to help them with every aspect of their business, including their day-to-day

regulatory, compliance, contract and financing issues. From asset-based loans, lending and factoring to mortgage brokering and capital raises and investments, AVILA has the depth and sophistication to counsel clients on a range of complex matters.

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Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

In a global economy, AVILA’s transactional attorneys find viable solutions to help multinational and domestic clients understand and minimize risk from contract negotiation through closing the deal and beyond. AVILA has a comprehensive transactional practice to counsel entities operating in and outside of the U.S. The AVILA corporate team has closed M&A and financing transactions totaling

close to $3.0 Billion Dollars since 2012 in varying industry sectors. The firm regularly works on transactions in which client’s counterparties are represented by AmLaw 25 law firms. AVILA has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, referral and agency agreements and joint venture agreements.

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Immigration

AVILA’s immigration attorneys have decades of experience navigating the U.S. immigration system and formulating strategies to meet our clients’ multinational and operational needs. We routinely help U.S.-based and foreign businesses to handle all aspects of immigration, efficiently transferring personnel to and from the U.S., and enabling our corporate and individual clients to achieve their unique goals. 

Our lawyers also represent individuals in consular matters, as well as before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Labor (DOL). Our team has successfully represented clients in all types of immigration matters, including processing of PERM/labor certifications, naturalization proceedings, and representation at U.S. embassies and consular offices abroad. 

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Litigation & Arbitration

At AVILA, we work with clients to audit, assess and determine best practices to help them gain knowledge and minimize risk. For high-priority and multi-jurisdictional matters, clients don’t have time to be unsure. Clients need efficiency and results. AVILA’s Litigation & Arbitration Practice represents businesses, banks, directors and investors in a wide range of business disputes, including commercial litigation, arbitration,

mediation and investigations, as well as foreign and cross-border disputes. AVILA pursues practical objectives and aggressive strategies to meet clients’ business objectives in defending and prosecuting commercial disputes pending before federal and state courts and international arbitration panels. AVILA also represents clients in corporate investigations, regulatory and government investigations and forfeiture cases.

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Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use

AVILA attorneys have significant experience representing buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders in a broad range of complex real estate transactions involving various types of projects. These include commercial properties such as hospitality, retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments, as well as luxury residential projects.  AVILA’s attorneys represent clients in connection with acquisitions, development, divestment, leasing and related matters. They also represent financial institutions and

have experience involving distressed assets and workouts. The firm’s lawyers are accustomed to managing the multiple components of complex commercial real estate transactions and counseling clients through each phase of a project or transaction. Our attorneys also strive in guiding our clients through progressively complex land use regulations. We provide a straight-forward approach to the complicated process of government approvals and entitlement procurement.

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News

November 04, 2022

12 AVILA Partners Recognized in the Best Lawyers® in America 2023 List

Twelve AVILA partners are listed as Best Lawyers® in various practice categories, including Corporate Law, Real Estate, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Immigration, and International Mergers and Acquisitions.

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October 24, 2022

South Florida Law Firm Expands Real Estate Practice, Citing Rising Demand

By The Daily Business Review

Coral Gables law firm AVILA expands its real estate practice with the addition of Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga as senior counsel to meet increased demand for its services.

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October 04, 2022

How We Built It: Miami-Based Avila Law Celebrates 15 Years

By Daily Business Review

Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) is celebrating its 15-year anniversary by sharing how the firm was built, early struggles and successes, and what other young entrepreneurial attorneys should know before starting their own firm.

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September 23, 2022

Fla. Boutique AVILA Adds Real Estate Senior Counsel

By Madison Arnold, Law360

South Florida law firm Avila hired real estate senior counsel Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga to focus on commercial and residential transactions.

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September 21, 2022

Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga Joins AVILA as Senior Counsel in the Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use Practice

Miami attorney Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga joins AVILA as senior counsel in the Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use practice.

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May 19, 2022

Chilean Wood Pellet Producer Obtains CIFI Loan

By Lily Squires, Latin Lawyer

CIFI enlisted Trinity International LLP and Morales & Besa to structure a $33 million loan to Chilean wood pellet producer Eco Indef, who relied on Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP in Miami.

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May 16, 2022

Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Original Founding Director Alcides I. Avila

Founding Partner Alcides I. Avila of the Miami, Florida-based Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) has partnered with the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce (PERUSA) to continue to support Peruvian businesses and individuals with U.S. interests.

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April 18, 2022

Risky Business: The Legal and Financial Implications of the Russia Sanctions

By David Schwartz and Alcides Avila

The speed at which Russia sanctions were imposed left many questions unanswered, resulting in a flurry of calls and messages to attorneys to understand the ramifications.

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