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Greenberg Traurig: A Pillar of Florida's Legal Community

Miami, Florida – Greenberg Traurig, P.A., a prominent international law firm, has once again been recognized as a “Florida Regional Powerhouse” by Law360 for the year 2026. This esteemed acknowledgment marks the firm's tenth consecutive year receiving this honor, reflecting its profound influence and successful representation of clients in crucial transactions that shape the legal and economic landscape of Florida.

Founded in 1967 in Miami, Greenberg Traurig has grown significantly over the decades, boasting more than 400 attorneys stationed across six offices in the state. As the largest attorney contingent in Florida, they play a central role in navigating complex legal matters pertaining to litigation, real estate, corporate issues, and public finance. Senior Chairman Matthew B. Gorson emphasized their commitment to Florida's growth, stating, “Our Florida attorneys remain committed to serving clients on the state’s most complex and impactful matters.” He noted that this recognition not only illustrates the firm's extensive roots in Florida, but also honors the dedication of their attorneys who strive to enhance the communities in which they operate.

Landmark Achievements in the Past Year

In the past year, Greenberg Traurig’s Florida Litigation Practice has secured several significant victories. For instance, their legal team represented nine affiliates of Swire Properties in a notable construction defect lawsuit that involved the Brickell City Centre project. This case culminated in one of the largest recoveries recorded in Florida's history concerning construction defects. Additionally, they achieved a landmark appellate win for Lyft at the Florida Third District Court of Appeal and effectively represented the Florida State University Board of Trustees in a pivotal litigation matter regarding the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Grant of Rights and exit provisions for members.

Moreover, the firm played an influential role in facilitating the development of Miami Freedom Park, which encompasses a new Major League Soccer stadium. They engaged in extensive legal processes, including land use, environmental assessments, zoning, entitlement, permitting, and remediation work necessary for this transformative project.

Notable Transactions and Corporate Legal Work

In the realm of real estate, Greenberg Traurig’s Florida Real Estate Practice has guided clients through a multitude of noteworthy transactions. They represented Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Remedy Medical Properties in a staggering $7.2 billion acquisition deal involving 296 outpatient medical properties previously owned by Welltower. In another successful endeavor, Swire Properties was assisted with the $512 million sale of a controlling stake in Miami's Brickell City Centre, alongside additional advice to Royal Caribbean regarding a $292 million acquisition that supports the development of Perfect Day Mexico.

The Corporate Practice of the firm has also made waves, representing The Baldwin Group in a substantial merger valued over $1 billion with CAC Group. Furthermore, they provided strategic counsel to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., assisting in their $285 million acquisition of Del Monte Foods assets, thus reuniting the Del Monte brand underserved for nearly forty years.

Public Finance and Infrastructure Initiatives

Greenberg Traurig's Public Finance Infrastructure team has been remarkably active, advising on more than 120 financings that collectively amount to around $10.5 billion. This includes remarkable engagements with Brightline in connection with over $1.9 billion in revenue bond remarketings, and serving as bond counsel on multiple state-financing initiatives for the Florida Department of Transportation totaling close to $2.7 billion.

Conclusion

With a presence in 51 locations globally and an impressive roster of approximately 3,200 lawyers, Greenberg Traurig is recognized nationally for its innovative and strategic legal services across various sectors. Celebrated as a 2025 BTI