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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Benchmark Litigation provides law firm and lawyer rankings based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and their clients, as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments.

Rivero Mestre lawyers are featured in the practice areas listed below:

Amanda McGovern

– International Arbitration

Andrés Rivero
– Commercial

Jorge A. Mestre

– Commercial

– International Arbitration

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The ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. The event will include in-house counsel, judges, academics, and legal professionals, showcasing the Section’s dedication to helping litigators become the most effective advocates for their clients by sharing the very latest in trial skills, litigation strategy, case management, and practice advice.

Mestre engages exclusively in a commercial-litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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“We are incredibly honored to be recognized,” said Andres Rivero. “We are committed to performing at the highest level and are thrilled to be shortlisted.”

Benchmark Litigation’s US Virtual Spring Awards aim to recognize the firms and litigators who have performed exceptionally at both local and national levels. The shortlists are the culmination of months’ research, analyzing hundreds of submissions, surveying thousands of referees and interviewing hundreds of lawyers. The winners of the awards will be announced virtually on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Click here to read the full 2021 Benchmark Awards shortlist.

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The ABA ILS Latin America & the Caribbean committee is dedicated to studying legal trends in the region. This committee addresses economic integration analyzing bilateral and regional trade arrangements. It focuses on the most diverse issues relevant to the region that are present in the daily lives of lawyers, judges, regulators and legislators. The committee is a conduit by which members connect and share experiences or collaborate on projects.

Mestre engages exclusively in a commercial-litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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The ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference is a premier event for litigators. The event will include in-house counsel, judges, academics, and legal professionals, showcasing the Section’s dedication to helping litigators become the most effective advocates for their clients by sharing the latest trial skills, litigation strategy case management, and practice advice.

Rivero’s practice focuses exclusively on complex commercial litigation, including international arbitration and litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Rivero is a skilled trial lawyer with more than 34 years of experience in representing corporations and entrepreneurs in cross-border disputes, antitrust and securities claims, and partnership and shareholder controversies.

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The ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference is a premier event for litigators. The event will include in-house counsel, judges, academics, and legal professionals, showcasing the Section’s dedication to helping litigators become the most effective advocates for their clients by sharing the latest trial skills, litigation strategy case management, and practice advice.

Mestre engages exclusively in a commercial-litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

Click here to learn more about the conference.

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FSU Law Focus is a weekly digital publication highlighting events at the law school and providing a snapshot of impressive students, faculty, and alumni.

Mestre engages exclusively in a commercial-litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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“We are honored to be recognized as a top tier law firm by our peers and clients,” said Andres Rivero. “We will continue to be game changers and find clever solutions to our clients’ litigation issues.”

U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation of client and lawyer feedback, peer reviews from leading attorneys in their field, and additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

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In the first episode of The Litigation Room, Amanda McGovern and Angela Nieves discuss the question: Can a trial court judge order a virtual civil jury trial? Future episodes in the line-up will include discussions about cross-border disputes, practicing law during a global pandemic, and many other topics.

“We are excited to introduce our new RM podcast. We think you’ll agree that it’s innovative and practical,” said Jorge A. Mestre. “We hope our discussions will shed light on creative approaches to global business litigation.”

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