Luis A. de Armas

Experience

With nearly 30 years in practice, Mr. de Armas lends his considerable experience to clients in banking, corporate and securities law, as well as real estate finance and transactions. He has a strong reputation for structuring and negotiating complex mergers and acquisitions, including acquisitions of financial institutions, leveraged transactions and international transactions. He has also been involved in a wide range of securities offerings and transactions, including public offerings, offshore offerings and hotel/condominium offerings. Many foreign institutions rely on him to represent their investments and operations in the United States.

Background

Based on his range of experience, Mr. de Armas has published several articles and lectured on international banking, foreign investment in the United States, real estate syndication and securities offerings. He is an “AV” rated attorney in the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory. He has also been recognized in local and national publications: Chambers USA in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and Latin American investment; Best Lawyers in America in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions,  securities law and tax law; and Florida Super Lawyers in banking.

Mr. de Armas received his J.D. from Duke University, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Duke Law Journal. He was born in Havana, Cuba, and has lived in South Florida since 1960.

Recognition

• Chambers USA, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Latin American Investment
• Best Lawyers in America, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities and Tax Law
• Florida Super Lawyers, Banking