Those honored in the second edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators were selected based on independent research, nominations from respected practitioners and arbitrators and input from editorial advisors. The guide recognizes public international litigators as well as those elite advisors who are routinely called upon to advise the world’s leading corporations and powerbrokers. Whether before international tribunals, arbitration forums or in court, these lawyers are known for their way around global business battlefields.

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MIAMI — Rivero Mestre announced today that the firm has been recognized by Chambers & Partners in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA as a Band-1 firm in the category Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite in Florida. Chambers also recognized partners Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, and Amanda McGovern for General Commercial Litigation.

Amanda is recognized as a top-tier, Band-1 litigator. She is “a superstar who handles really big litigation.”

Andrés has been recognized by Chambers since 2014. He too is ranked a Band-1 litigator. One commentator states, “he’s a brilliant lawyer.”

Jorge has also been recognized by Chambers for the past eight years. According to a knowledgeable source, “a smart lawyer who will do whatever it takes to win.” Another says “an excellent litigator who also provides great advice on corporate, commercial and securities matters.”

According to a Chambers USA’s referee interview regarding the firm, “they do an excellent job on cross-border issues.” Another referee says “the firm’s lawyers are responsive and helpful, but most importantly a pleasure to work with.” One more says “a team of exceptional lawyers with significant depth when dealing with complex commercial matters.”

Chambers USA annually ranks the work of leading U.S.-based law firms and their attorneys in different practice areas. Selection to these rankings is based on a thorough “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback” that demonstrates “sustained excellence.”

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The awards were based in part on the representation of Dr. Craig Wright, also known as Satoshi Nakamoto (the inventor of Bitcoin), in a $600 billion trial that the media called “the trial of the century.” The lawsuit alleged that David Kleiman had a partnership with Dr. Wright to invent and mine Bitcoin, thereby generating an alleged 50% stake in the cryptocurrency technology. After a month-long trial and seven days of jury deliberation, in a case that was widely thought to be unwinnable, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Dr. Wright. The jury found that Dr. Wright was not Kleiman’s business partner and that Kleiman’s estate was entitled to none of the multibillion-dollar Satoshi Nakamoto fortune.

During the trial, the team presented compelling evidence that Dr. Wright is the sole inventor of Bitcoin and is in fact Satoshi Nakamoto. The victory was covered in more than 400 articles by publications across the world including Law.com, the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, the Miami Herald, and the Associated Press.

In accepting the award yesterday evening at the Rusty Pelican (Key Biscayne), Amanda thanked her trial team—Andres Rivero, Jorge Mestre, Zalman Kass, Daniela Tenjido, and Alison Henry.

“The upside of trial and tribulation: It is so hard at different points in your career, you ask yourself, can I do what I love to do while raising my children, being my authentic self? For me, this award answers that question,” Amanda said. “And I hope it answers the question for my children, and for the next generation of lawyers, particularly women, with an unequivocal ‘yes you can.’”

The awards were announced on May 19, 2022, at the DBR’s Florida Legal Awards event at the Rusty Pelican (Key Biscayne).

Read more about the DBR’s Announcement of Attorney of the Year here.

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The ILS provides a forum for the exchange of need-to-know information and best-practices that impact the practice of international law. 

Trujillo focuses her practice on complex, cross-border disputes, specifically involving Latin America. She has played an important role in a wide-range of high-stakes litigation matters involving the FCPA, fraud, tort claims, federal and state court litigation, and international arbitration. Sylmarie leverages her strong attention to detail, excellent writing and communication skills, and data-focused mind to consistently produce high-quality work products.

Malavé is an experienced commercial litigator with a focus on complex, cross-border disputes, specifically involving Latin America. She represents companies and individuals in securities fraud cases, international arbitrations and business litigation matters.

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McGovern is recognized as a top tier “Band 2” litigator. A commentator noted that “she is the kind of person you want on your team—incredibly thorough and a great writer.” Another interviewee said, “she is intelligent, even-keeled and a fierce advocate for her clients.” It bears noting that Amanda is one of the highest-ranked women litigators in the State of Florida.

Rivero has been recognized by Chambers since 2014. He too is ranked a “Band 2” litigator. One commentator states, “He is a great trial lawyer. He’s incredibly smooth and persuasive in court.” Jorge Mestre has also been recognized by Chambers for the past six years. According to a knowledgeable source, “he is razor-sharp and quick-witted when it comes to solving high-stakes business problems for his clients.”

According to Chambers USA’s client interviews, Rivero Mestre clients appreciate the firm’s dedication with one interviewee observing, “I have been extremely impressed by their dogged nature and their ability to make complex issues understandable to everyone.” A source also notes, “It’s an extremely competent team—they’re professional and truly a pleasure to work with.”

Chambers USA annually ranks the work of leading U.S.-based law firms and their attorneys in different practice areas. Selection to these rankings are based on a thorough “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback” that demonstrates “sustained excellence.”

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Mestre’s practice is focused exclusively on commercial litigation, including international arbitration and litigation.  He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

About Rivero Mestre LLP

Rivero Mestre, from its offices in Miami and New York, represents clients from investigation to verdict and appeal in complex business disputes in U.S. federal courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The firm’s practice focuses primarily on representing corporate and institutional clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes including financial institution matters, intellectual property disputes, and litigation and arbitration relating to Latin American trade and investment. For more information, visit www.riveromestre.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.

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The panel discussed the legal tools available for engaging in international discovery, including 28 U.S.C. § 1782, the primary method of obtaining evidence in the United States to assist litigants in foreign and international tribunals, and The Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad, the primary method of obtaining evidence in Latin America for foreign litigation. The panel was moderated by Paula Aguila, Co-Chair of the Latin American and Caribbean Committee of the ABA SIL, and speakers included: Andres Rivero of Rivero Mestre, Retired New York Supreme Court Justice Ariel Belen, of JAMS in New York, Eddie Varon Levy, of the Law Offices of Eddie Varon Levy in Mexico City, Mexico, Mauricio Salas, of BLP in San Jose, Costa Rica, and Sergio Andre Laclau, of Veirano Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil.

The 2018 Annual Conference is the Section’s premiere plenary meeting and a “Must Attend” for Section members and attorneys whose practices implicate international issues.  World class speakers, cutting edge programs, and constant networking/relationship building are Conference hallmarks.

Aguila’s practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, including international litigation and arbitration, and white collar criminal defense. She defends and prosecutes substantial business disputes before the Courts of the United States and the State of Florida, as well as in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Rivero’s practice is focused exclusively on complex business litigation, including international arbitration and litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Rivero is a skilled trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in representing corporations and entrepreneurs in banking litigation, intellectual property disputes, antitrust and securities claims, and partnership and shareholder controversies.

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The panelists included Maryanne Lavan, General Counsel of Lockheed Martin, Susan Dunnings, Associate General Counsel Employment & Labor Law, and Jeff Divney, Associate General Counsel of EESH, IP, and technology law. Ms. Lavan and her colleagues shared their experience with a group of fellows, and discussed reaching a work-life balance as well as diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Aguila’s practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, including international litigation and arbitration, and white collar criminal defense. She defends and prosecutes substantial business disputes before the Courts of the United States and the State of Florida, as well as in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

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