Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig Further Grows Its Leading Global Real Estate Practice, Asia Presence

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Monday, January 29, 2024

TOKYO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adds Premier 4-Lawyer Team in Tokyo, including Shareholders Mizuho Yamada and Ayako Kawano, Local Partner Kazuo Kasai, and Counsel Hiroshi Hara

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  • Mizuho Yamada , who previously led White & Case's Japan real estate practice, and former White & Case Partner Ayako Kawano join Greenberg Traurig as Real Estate shareholders in the firm's Tokyo office .
  • They additionally advise on real estate- and corporate-related bankruptcy matters, restructurings, and workouts, as well as real estate corporate M&A transactions.
  • "Greenberg Traurig offers an unmatched global reach that can help serve my clients both in Japan and internationally," Yamada said.
  • This team consists of Japanese trained and licensed bengoshi and international real estate lawyers with years of experience representing global investors in real estate transactions.

Danielle Gonzalez Receives South Florida Business Journal's Influential Business Women Award

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Danielle Gonzalez, a Real Estate shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Miami office, has been named to the South Florida Business Journal's 2024 "Influential Business Women" list.

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  • 's Miami office, has been named to the South Florida Business Journal's 2024 "Influential Business Women" list.
  • MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Danielle Gonzalez , a Real Estate shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
  • 's Miami office , has been named to the South Florida Business Journal's 2024 "Influential Business Women" list.
  • The annual Influential Business Women award spotlights 25 of South Florida's women executives who have a strong record of leadership, performance, and innovation in their industries, as well as meaningful community involvement.

Greenberg Traurig Japan Attorneys, Practices Recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Guide

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

TOKYO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four attorneys and two practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Tokyo office are recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide.

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  • Four attorneys and two practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Tokyo office are recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide.
  • TOKYO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four attorneys and two practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig 's Tokyo office are recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide.
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide rankings reflect detailed analyses of law firm submissions and thousands of interviews with general counsels and private practice lawyers conducted by their team of experienced researchers, according to the publication.
  • The Greenberg Traurig lawyers listed below are recommended in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide for "Real Estate And Construction: International Firms And Joint Ventures":

Greenberg Traurig Represents Inversiones Latin America Power in Uncontested Prepackaged Chapter 11

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A team of attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Chilean renewable energy company Inversiones Latin America Power (ILAP) in its comprehensive financial restructuring implemented through a pre-packaged plan of reorganization in a Chapter 11 proceeding. Greenberg Traurig first assisted ILAP in securing a forbearance and standstill agreement with its bondholders in early July 2023, which was subsequently extended. The forbearance provided ILAP with the opportunity to negotiate and agree with the bondholders on the terms of the restructuring transaction.

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  • A team of attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Chilean renewable energy company Inversiones Latin America Power (ILAP) in its comprehensive financial restructuring implemented through a pre-packaged plan of reorganization in a Chapter 11 proceeding.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A team of attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Chilean renewable energy company Inversiones Latin America Power (ILAP) in its comprehensive financial restructuring implemented through a pre-packaged plan of reorganization in a Chapter 11 proceeding.
  • Greenberg Traurig first assisted ILAP in securing a forbearance and standstill agreement with its bondholders in early July 2023, which was subsequently extended.
  • The RSA provided key terms and conditions that would govern ILAP's Chapter 11 cases as well as its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in Lawdragon's '500 Leading Lawyers in America'

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Five shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Johnine P. Barnes, Lori G. Cohen, Ernest LaMont Greer, Karen M. Kennard, and A. Michael Pratt, are recognized in Lawdragon's 2024 "500 Leading Lawyers in America."

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  • Five shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Johnine P. Barnes, Lori G. Cohen, Ernest LaMont Greer, Karen M. Kennard, and A. Michael Pratt, are recognized in Lawdragon's 2024 "500 Leading Lawyers in America."
  • Cohen is vice chair of Greenberg Traurig and serves as co-chair of the firm's Global Litigation Practice, leading a group of over 700 attorneys nationally and internationally.
  • She is co-chair of the Trial Practice Group, her "brain child" which she created at Greenberg Traurig.
  • Kennard is a co-managing shareholder of the Austin office and a shareholder in the Government Law & Policy Group at Greenberg Traurig.

Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice Pivots to Help Clients Grow Amid Economic Headwinds in 2023

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Despite high interest rates and other headwinds that put pressure on asset valuations and deal flow, Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice had a strong year in 2023, finding new ways to serve clients and help them grow amid the uncertainty.

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  • Despite high interest rates and other headwinds that put pressure on asset valuations and deal flow, Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice had a strong year in 2023, finding new ways to serve clients and help them grow amid the uncertainty.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Despite high interest rates and other headwinds that put pressure on asset valuations and deal flow, Greenberg Traurig 's Global Real Estate Practice had a strong year in 2023, finding new ways to serve clients and help them grow amid the uncertainty.
  • "Greenberg Traurig lawyers proved resilient and creative in 2023 as clients continually turned to us to help anticipate change, reduce risk, and adapt to new market conditions worldwide," said Michael J. Baum , co-chair of the Global Real Estate Practice and senior vice president of the firm.
  • The team saw significant client demand across a broad range of real estate transactions and matters, including asset management, fund formations, joint ventures, litigation, property development, infrastructure, and restructurings.

Gibson Energy Welcomes Craig V. Richardson to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CALGARY, AB, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig V. Richardson to its Board effective today.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig V. Richardson to its Board effective today.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors and Management team, we are pleased to welcome Craig to the Board," said James Estey, Chair of the Board.
  • As part of joining Gibson's Board of Directors, Mr. Richardson will also serve on the Audit Committee and the Health and Safety Committee.
  • To learn more about Gibson's Board of Directors and its governance practices, please visit www.gibsonenergy.com .

Greenberg Traurig Hires Leading Litigator Louis Lopez in Phoenix

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Friday, January 5, 2024

PHOENIX, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP further expanded its Litigation Practice in Arizona with the addition of Louis D. Lopez as a shareholder based in the Phoenix office.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP further expanded its Litigation Practice in Arizona with the addition of Louis D. Lopez as a shareholder based in the Phoenix office.
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP further expanded its Litigation Practice in Arizona with the addition of Louis D. Lopez as a shareholder based in the Phoenix office .
  • Lopez joins from Fennemore and will work closely with Charles E. Markle , who joined Greenberg Traurig from the same firm last year.
  • "Louis has a reputation as a tenacious attorney who goes the distance for his clients in the courtroom," said Brian L. Duffy , chief executive officer of Greenberg Traurig.

81 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized by Leading Lawyers

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading Lawyers, a division of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, recognized 81 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office as "Leading" or "Emerging" lawyers in Illinois for 2024.

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  • Leading Lawyers, a division of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, recognized 81 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office as "Leading" or "Emerging" lawyers in Illinois for 2024.
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading Lawyers, a division of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, recognized 81 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office as "Leading" or "Emerging" lawyers in Illinois for 2024.
  • Leading Lawyers reports it conducted a state-wide search surveying thousands of Illinois lawyers to determine which lawyers make the list.
  • The Greenberg Traurig attorneys recognized on the Leading Lawyers list and their corresponding practice areas are:

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa Edition

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four Greenberg Traurig attorneys are listed in the IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa edition, and two firm practices are ranked in Israel.

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  • Four Greenberg Traurig attorneys are listed in the IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa edition, and two firm practices are ranked in Israel.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four Greenberg Traurig attorneys are listed in the IFLR1000 2023 Middle East & North Africa edition, and two firm practices are ranked in Israel.
  • The 2023 Middle East & North Africa rankings recognize Greenberg Traurig in Israel for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Project Finance.
  • Campbell M. Steedman is listed as "Highly Regarded" in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for M&A.