Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed two new shareholders to its growing Miami office. Joining Polsinelli from a boutique firm, but each coming with years of experience at their prior Am Law 50 firms, Albert Diaz-Silveira and Cristina Quintero are two seasoned corporate attorneys and have joined the firm’s Corporate M&A Practice Group to anchor and build out the practice in South Florida. Polsinelli has had steady growth in its nationwide Corporate M&A Practice over the past year, adding four shareholders and significantly expanding in adjacent practices such as Private Equity and Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies.
“We are thrilled to welcome Albert and Cristina to our Miami office,” said Everett Wilson, Managing Partner for Polsinelli’s Miami office. “We already have a dedicated team of M&A attorneys here that is focusing primarily on the health care industry but have been looking for the right group to expand our corporate M&A services. With their broad experience across industries like IT, manufacturing, industrial and others, Albert and Cristina are the right fit for us.”
“Albert and Cristina are talented corporate lawyers and, with their versatile practice spanning different industries and countries, they will be a great addition to our nationwide M&A team,” said Chad C. Stout, Chair of Polsinelli’s Corporate M&A Practice. “We are excited to have an experienced team in Miami that can work closely with our attorneys across our other 21 offices to advise our clients on their sophisticated business transactions in South Florida and Latin America.”
“I am excited to join Polsinelli and contribute to the growth of its Miami office,” said Diaz-Silveira. “With Polsinelli’s commitment to excellence and its expanding corporate M&A practice, I see an opportunity to leverage the firm’s full-service platform to provide even better service to clients. The collaborative environment and the dedication to expanding corporate M&A services align perfectly with my vision for advancing our practice in South Florida and Latin America.”
Quintero added: “I am honored to join Polsinelli and look forward to contributing to its continued growth and success.”
With over two decades of experience, Diaz-Silveira’s cross-border law practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and a diverse array of other corporate transactions. Known for his pragmatic approach to intricate transactions, Diaz-Silveira has developed a distinguished client portfolio that includes numerous privately held businesses and family offices. His experience spans across various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, energy, aviation and distribution, both domestically and internationally. His commitment to excellence and his unwavering dedication have made him a trusted advisor to his clients for many years. His extensive legal background and comprehensive understanding of complex transactions make him a valuable asset to Polsinelli and its clients. Diaz-Silveira earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law and holds a B.A., cum laude, from Duke University.
Quintero is a corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients on general corporate matters and transformative transactions. She works closely with clients to address business issues that have legal ramifications and to collaborate on achieving effective solutions. Throughout her career, Quintero has been instrumental in fostering enduring client relationships by providing legal advice that extends beyond the confines of routine transactions. Her clients have come to rely on her not just for her legal acumen, but also her ability to understand the intricacies of their businesses and tailor her advice to align with their strategic objectives. Quintero completed a fellowship with the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice of the New York City Bar Association, and was based in New York City, as well as Bogota, Colombia and Mexico City, Mexico. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and received her B.A. from Fairfield University.
Source: www.polsinelli.com
