Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it has further enhanced its cross-border capabilities with the addition of Ruben Diaz and Federico Goudie in Miami. Diaz and Goudie, who respectively join the firm’s Transactions and Finance Practice Groups, bring decades of experience advising companies, particularly those operating within Latin American markets, in a wide array of corporate and transactional matters.

“Foley’s corporate team is continually finding new paths for strategic growth,” said Steven Vazquez, chair of Foley’s Business Law Department. “Ruben and Federico are well-regarded domestically and internationally for their work on complex corporate matters and add invaluable Latin America cross-border corporate experience to the firm’s already dynamic transactional and disputes service offerings in the region. We are thrilled to welcome them to the firm.”

Diaz has significant experience advising on cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate finance, as well as international arbitration and dispute resolution. He has worked across key industries, including banking and finance, agribusiness, food and beverage, energy, health care, real estate, and technology.

Goudie advises international financial institutions, multinational corporations, and sovereigns in capital markets transactions and structured and trade financings, project financings, and derivative transactions. In addition, he counsels his clients in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate and commercial matters.

“Ruben and Federico are welcome additions to our team,” said Leslie Smith, managing partner of Foley’s Miami office. “Their Latin American networks and deep cross-border experiences amplify our existing team’s reputation for unparalleled client service as Miami continues to expand its prominence as a global business hub.”

“The combination of Foley’s collaborative culture, commitment to client service, deep bench, and widely recognized experience in assisting clients with inbound, outbound, and cross-border matters, will provide a superior platform to serve existing clients and allow us to continue to grow our practices,” said Diaz and Goudie. “We are excited to join the team.”