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Achieve Cross-Border Business Success
When a Latin American family business acquires a Miami tech company, a Mexican manufacturer establishes U.S. subsidiaries, or a Spanish investor structures a private equity fund, they all need more than generic corporate counsel — they need attorneys who understand both sides of the equation. Saltiel Law Group operates at the intersection of Latin American business culture and U.S. corporate law, delivering sophisticated legal solutions that work across borders.
Our bilingual legal team has structured over $200 million in cross-border transactions since 2018, from venture capital rounds for Argentine fintech startups to complex merger agreements between Brazilian conglomerates and Florida corporations. We combine advanced technical knowledge with authentic cultural fluency, ensuring your corporate legal strategies succeed in both jurisdictions.
Based in Coral Gables and serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, we offer consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with same-day response for urgent corporate matters.
Cross-border M&A transactions require more than standard due diligence — they demand attorneys who understand how Venezuelan currency controls affect purchase price adjustments, and when Mexican antitrust approvals become transaction requirements.
Our M&A services include:
Advised Venezuelan investment group on $47 million acquisition of Miami logistics company, structuring deal through Cayman holding company to optimize tax treatment and comply with OFAC requirements.
Entity selection for international businesses involves striking a balance between U.S. legal protections and home country tax obligations and regulatory requirements. Delaware corporations offer certain advantages, while Florida LLCs provide greater flexibility for others.
Formation services for international investors:
Corporate governance from day one:
Established Delaware holding company structure for Colombian pension fund investing $85 million across multiple Florida real estate projects, ensuring tax efficiency while meeting fiduciary duty requirements in both jurisdictions.
Effective corporate governance for international companies requires understanding how U.S. fiduciary duties interact with civil law corporate concepts, why Mexican board approval procedures differ from Delaware requirements, and when Spanish corporate transparency rules apply to U.S. subsidiaries.
Governance services include:
Complex commercial agreements between LATAM and U.S. companies require careful attention to currency clauses, governing law selection, and dispute resolution procedures. Standard contract templates often fail to account for political risk, exchange controls, or international arbitration considerations.
Transaction documentation includes:
Negotiated $32 million technology licensing agreement between a Florida aerospace company and a Mexican manufacturer, addressing export control regulations, peso currency hedging, and NAFTA benefits optimization.
While other firms spread resources across dozens of practice areas, 40% of our practice concentrates on corporate transactions and business law. This focus means your corporate attorney has handled hundreds of similar matters, not just a few cases between personal injury trials.
When Spanish-speaking investors need to understand Delaware corporate structures, or when U.S. companies expand to Latin America, cultural misunderstandings kill more transactions than legal obstacles. Our attorneys think bilingually, not just translate contracts.
Unlike large firms where junior associates handle routine work, founding partner Moises Saltiel personally reviews every corporate transaction and board-certified international counsel directly manages cross-border matters.
Our firm is conveniently located in Coral Gables, making us well-poised to serve clients throughout South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, and many others. We’re also proud to extend our services to international clients across Latin America and Spain.
An authentic international focus sets us apart from firms claiming global reach without cultural competency. We don't just translate documents — we think in multiple legal systems and business cultures. Our attorneys have lived and worked in Latin America, not just vacationed there.
Boutique service with an international reach means you receive partner attention on every matter, while also accessing counsel in Spain, Mexico, and across Latin America through established relationships. Large firms assign junior associates to routine matters; we assign partners who understand your business and its unique needs.
Demonstrated transaction record with over $200 million in successful cross-border deals since 2018, from $2 million acquisitions to complex $85 million multi-jurisdictional structures. We've solved problems other firms haven't encountered.
Full bilingual service means more than translation capability — our attorneys draft original agreements in Spanish when appropriate, conduct negotiations in the client's preferred language, and coordinate seamlessly with Spanish-speaking business teams and advisors.
Spanish-language services include:
Portuguese capability, facilitated through our Brazilian network relationships, ensures proper coordination for transactions involving Brazilian entities or investors.
Cross-border transactions span the full spectrum of corporate legal needs, from simple entity formations to complex multi-jurisdictional M&A deals:
Industry focus includes financial services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and the energy sector.
Standard formations can be completed within 48 to 72 hours from document finalization, including:
Expedited service available for urgent needs:
Foreign entity registration typically requires 7 to 10 business days for complete qualification in Florida, including name reservation, appointment of a registered agent, and issuance of a certificate of authority.
International considerations may extend timelines when beneficial ownership reporting, foreign documentation, or multi-state registration is required, but we coordinate these requirements efficiently to minimize delays.
Schedule your consultation to discuss your corporate legal objectives with attorneys who understand international business culture and the requirements of cross-border transactions.
