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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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