Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) announces that six US attorneys: Marta Colomar-Garcia, Michael Diaz, Jr., Robert Targ, Gary Davidson, Javier Coronado, and Gábor Gazsó von Klingspor; and DRT investigator Mitch Horn have been recognized by the prestigious international legal guide The Legal 500 Latin America 2026 in the International Firms category, in Compliance & Investigations; and City Focus: Miami. In addition, Michael Diaz, Jr. has been named a Leading Partner in Compliance & Investigations.
Regarding the City Focus: Miami ranking, The Legal 500 commented:
«Diaz Reus International Law Firm remains a major force in white-collar crime and investigations, sanctions and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) matters, and asset recovery cases. The firm is also noted for broader commercial disputes and international arbitration. It has succeeded in achieving a series of solutions to sanctions cases and has worked on a number of asset recovery cases linked to bank collapses in Puerto Rico. Commercial disputes involving Latin American sovereigns and sub-sovereigns are another forte, while FCPA investigations into Latin American businesses and individuals remains a strength; it represented the individual board members of PDVSA Ad Hoc, the opposition government petroleum agency of Venezuela that manages PDVSA’s assets abroad, in defence of criminal investigations in the US and actions taken by Interpol at the request of the Republic of Venezuela. The firm is well known for representing government officials and former government officials in headline cases. With a formidable record in FCPA cases where he has an impressive record for securing declinations from prosecution, global managing partner Michael Diaz has an outstanding reputation in anti-corruption and money laundering cases. Robert Targ is also noted for anti-money laundering and OFAC cases, while senior figure Gary Davidson has a wide-ranging Latin America disputes practice. Marta Colomar-Garcia is also rated for anti-money laundering, asset recovery and a variety of Latin America-related cases, while Javier Coronado is noted for white-collar crime cases and international investigations, along with OFAC and anti-money laundering matters.»
Clients commented:
‘The greatest differential value of the Díaz Reus team is its ability to combine high-level legal expertise with strategic and institutional vision. They not only handle litigation or proceedings well: they understand the stakes for the client beyond the courtroom. This is especially important when representing public interests, sensitive assets, or litigating in the US federal environment with international ramifications. Their attorneys think like litigators, but also like trusted advisors, with a clear understanding of the political, reputational, and operational impact of each step. Rather than offering generic solutions, they propose realistic, executable paths aligned with the client’s objectives.’
For the Compliance & Investigations practice area, The Legal 500 commented:
«The Miami-based Diaz Reus International Law Firm has strong connections to Latin America, frequently representing individuals and former government officials in connection with government declinations of criminal prosecutions through pre-indictment resolution strategies. It is also noted for asset recovery litigation, including in relation to bank failures in Puerto Rico. The firm has an extensive background in cases linked to Venezuela and the broader region; it recently represented Hector Nuñez, a former PDVSA official and oil trade manager, in an active FCPA investigation by the Eastern District of New York and the DOJ FCPA Division. The firm is further noted for its expertise in Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) matters and for the defence of money laundering charges. Global managing partner Michael Diaz has an outstanding record in defending businesses, executives and government officials against allegations of corruption and money laundering. Robert Targ is another senior practitioner in anti-corruption and money laundering cases, while Marta Colomar-Garcia is also a recognised anti-money laundering specialist. Javier Coronado is an additional emerging talent in white-collar cases and investigations. All named individuals are based in Miami.»
Clients commented:
‘The firm’s relationships with US security, protection, and intelligence officials are unique in the region, ensuring that its clients’ concerns and cases are heard and addressed. It also has a team of professionals (attorneys, investigators, asset hunters) who can offer clients a wide range of services through a single point of contact.’
‘They have both academic and practical training in specialised areas of investigations, money laundering, and compliance. Their partners are pioneers in the field in Latin America and Florida, holding prominent positions in the ABA, FIBA, and other specialised forums. Additionally, they have former agents from United States investigative departments on their staff, giving them a comprehensive understanding of each matter handled on behalf of their clients.’
