Michael Fernández Named to Latinvex’s 2025 Latin America’s Rising Legal Stars List

NEW YORK, December 11, 2024 - Michael Fernández, a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, has been named a 2025 Rising Legal Star in Latin America by Latinvex. This annual list features 25 attorneys at international law firms doing business in Latin America. Latinvex selected those included based on the scope and prominence of their work and their future potential.

Michael focuses on representing international and domestic clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, international arbitrations, and regulatory compliance matters. He is experienced in issues concerning complex jurisdictional issues and cross-border discovery matters. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Michael has experience representing foreign and domestic companies and individuals in matters covering a broad range of industries, including cryptocurrency, commodities, construction and real estate, food and beverage, gaming, financial services, moving and storage, and oil and gas. He has also represented international clients in various investigations and proceedings before authorities in the United States.

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