MIAMI – October 31, 2024 – Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) announces that six US attorneys: Marta Colomar-Garcia, Michael Diaz, Jr., Robert Targ, Gary Davidson, Javier Coronado, and Julio Barbosa, have been recognized by the prestigious international legal guide The Legal 500 Latin America 2025 in the International Firms category, in Compliance & Investigations; and City Leaders: Miami. In addition, Michael Diaz, Jr. has been named a Leading Individual in Compliance & Investigations.
The Legal 500 commented:
“Diaz Reus International Law Firm is a major player in the Miami market and has a substantial focus on Latin America, its activity being primarily centred on commercial disputes and white-collar crime cases. The firm has an impressive recent record in Section 1782 of Title 28 of the United States Code and enforcement of arbitral awards, with Gary Davidson having a fine reputation in this area. Cases involving Venezuela are something of a mainstay, along with Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The firm is also a giant in white-collar crime and sanctions matters thanks in large part to the presence of global managing partner Michael Diaz, who continues to represent a number of Venezuelans facing investigations and has also landed a series of major engagements from Central America; he continues to represent a number of government and ex-government officials and has additionally furthered the firm’s standing in Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)-related matters and acting for individuals on the Engel list.
The firm is further noted for its experience in assisting clients with their removal from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list, in securing government declinations of criminal prosecutions and in pre-indictment resolutions strategies. Michael Diaz is a leader in representing Latin American businesses, executives and government officials in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering cases, including securing declinations from prosecutions from the DOJ and the US attorney’s office in Miami; he has also represented several Venezuelan organisations and institutions in connection with OFAC sanctions. Robert Targ provides additional senior expertise in Latin America-related litigation and white-collar crime cases; Marta Colomar-Garcia is another key practitioner for cross-border disputes and white-collar crime, as is Javier Coronado, who splits his time between Miami and Bogota. The firm frequently defends Latin America-based senior executives and government officials in connection with alleged corruption, bribery, money laundering, crypto-currency laundering, and violations of state department sanctions. It has a particularly strong record in money laundering and public corruption cases connected to Venezuela, Mexico, Peru and a range of Central American states, among others
The corporate team frequently works on inbound investments from Latin America into Florida, including real estate assets, and has further expertise in bank regulatory and licensing matters. Of counsel Julio Barbosa is licensed to practice in Florida and Brazil, and specialises in international tax matters.
Clients added:
‘They work as a team and together, each one in their respective area, but they all follow up on the case, they speak different languages and understand each other in any country. There is complete diversity in the staff and they use high-end technology. I had not particularly found such an office, complete and so knowledgeable.’
‘The teamwork at the Diaz Reus law firm is stunning. From Michael Diaz to the junior associate, the closely knit teamwork is beyond exemplary. It is unmatched. I’ve worked with a lot of tier 1 law firms and can personally vouch that the Diaz Reus team is beyond comparison.’
‘Gary Davidson’s experience and legal submission are masterpieces. The case, the motions and memorandum of laws have been impactful, highly effective and irrefutable. His experience is impressive and it’s constantly displayed in his pursuit against injustices.’
‘From the outset Michael Diaz has been intricately involved with developing a legal strategy holding a powerful individual accountable for fraud, malicious prosecution, abuse of process and theft in a highly complex multi-jurisdictional case that spans decades of abusive practices. His leadership and support has been and continues to be highly valued.’
‘Mike Diaz and Ibrahim Amir are the ones I was able to meet with. Both of those gentlemen listened to my issues, came up with a plan and worked to get my case resolved. I had constant updates on my case from Ibrahim and when I have questions, both Mike and Ibrahim communicated back to me with answers. I will definitely contact this firm again if I ever need legal assistance.’
