GUEST COLUMN SFLG BRIEFING of Tina Locatelli from and deep insight and especially Brazil,” said and Vera Rechsteiner have associate to counsel in compassion “ AXS founding partner been recognized among Miami. Locatelli joined Recio’s practice Ben Wolkov. the top 100 attorneys the fi rm in 2017 and focuses primarily on the Moreland’s work from international law was one of fi ve lawyers representation of private includes providing legal fi rms working in Latin fi rmwide recognized for developers in land use counsel on high-yield America by Latinvex, an their accomplishments and zoning matters, along Euro bonds and sovereign online publisher of news and outstanding client with real estate investors bond issuances and and analysis of Latin service. and private lenders in structured fi nance America business. Her practice focuses South Florida. transactions, including Alonso was named a on structured and future-fl ow receivables leader in the categories Federal government might take Chad Van Horn corporate fi nance, and pre-export of corporate/mergers including agency transactions. He also and acquisitions and corporate The Debt Life hits a options. mortgage-backed advises on mergers and banking and fi nance. No. 1 spot on Amazon “Sometimes people securities and mortgage acquisitions and private Margarit was selected Chad Van Horn, feel like a failure when warehouse facilities. equity transactions. as a top lawyer in the up a notch founding partner of Van they fi le bankruptcy, categories of corporate/ Horn Law Group, has that they’re the only one M&A as well as banking BY CARL A. FORNARIS, MARINA OLMAN-PAL & ANTHONY J. FERNANDEZ released his second book, who’s ever had signifi cant Allen Moreland and fi nance. Rechsteiner The Debt Life, a collection fi nancial trouble,” said was recognized as a top of true stories and tactics Van Horn. “But the truth is Veteran Latin lawyer in the categories New disclosure of ownership obligations is on deck for many to provide complete or updated benefi cial ownership information. to lift the burden and spirit- bankruptcy is a fi nancial American attorney of banking and fi nance new and existing and companies if the The bill’s requirements represent a substantial change for U.S. crushing stress caused tool used by millions of joins AXS Law and project fi nance. Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R. 2513) is passed by the business entities. Currently, in the United States, anyone can by debt. individuals and major Allen Moreland has U.S. Senate. It was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on incorporate or form a U.S. company in any state jurisdiction in The book hit No. corporations to help reduce joined AXS Law Group as Oct. 22, 2019. the United States without having to disclose benefi cial ownership Anthony Recio Michelle Martinez 1 on Amazon’s list of or eliminate debt and to get its newest partner with If the bill with its current provisions becomes law, a new, annual data to the state incorporation or formation authority. Every year, bestsellers in the legal on a path to recovery.” Partner returns expertise in cross-border Martinez Reyes federal reporting burden would be placed on thousands of existing thousands of such companies are incorporated or formed quickly remedies category. The book is available from three-year law. He will work with the joins Kelley and future corporations and limited liability companies throughout the all over the United States by entrepreneurs, family businesses and The book illustrates in paperback for $12.95 Buddhist retreat fi rm’s team of attorneys Kronenberg United States—in addition to those companies submitting their annual larger businesses, the latter group often in connection with merger effective solutions to help at www.tinyurl.com/ Anthony Recio has to establish a Brazil Michelle Martinez U.S. federal corporate income tax returns. The likely effect of this is and acquisition opportunities or corporate reorganizations. individuals and businesses DebtLifePaperback and returned to Weiss Serota and Latin American law Reyes, former chief that the annual reporting obligation for nonexempt companies will Some entities are exempt from benefi cial ownership disclosure fi nd their way back to includes a half-hour Helfman Cole & Bierman practice. marketing offi cer for disproportionately affect entrepreneurs and small businesses. requirements, including those that employ more than 20 employees fi nancial solvency, stability complimentary legal as a partner in the land Moreland has more Greenspoon Marder, has If enacted into law, the bill would require all who create a on a full-time basis in the United States; those which fi le income tax Caryn A. Stevens and peace of mind. It is consultation. 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The bill defi nes a benefi cial owner Secretary of the Treasury and U.S. Attorney General with discretion described in the book, June had the book for he dedicated his time Caribbean fi nancing and of experience as an Ward Damon partner as one who (1) exercises substantial control over a corporation to exempt additional entities. realizing they are not free for Kindle Unlimited to meditation and self- corporate transactions. adviser in marketing Caryn A. Stevens has or limited liability company, (2) owns 25 percent or more of the There are provisions to protect the privacy of the benefi cial alone and are in control of subscribers. refl ection. He represented the and public relations. In been appointed to serve interest in a corporation or limited liability company, or (3) receives ownership information provided to FinCEN per the bill as well, creating a brighter future, a Ten percent of all book “We whole-heartedly government of Belize in 2020, she was selected a two-year term on the substantial economic benefi ts from the assets of a corporation or specifying that FinCEN may only disclose benefi cial ownership news release says. sales will benefi t Big supported Tony when fi ve separate sovereign among the Top Women board of directors for limited liability company. information to certain government agencies. The Debt Life covers Brothers Big Sisters of he decided to take bond transactions. in Communications as the Jewish Women’s Under the bill, existing U.S. companies will have two years after Although the bill has been touted as a bipartisan effort, its passage many causes of fi nancial Broward County. a sabbatical and Moreland, a a “Game-Changer” by Foundation of the Greater the issuance of FinCEN fi nal regulations implementing the Corporate is far from certain. Undoubtedly, many businesses of all sizes will be distress, including credit we whole-heartedly naturalized Brazilian who Ragan Communications. Palm Beaches. Stevens is Transparency Act to comply with the benefi cial ownership disclosure watching its progress carefully. ♦ card debt, unexpected welcome his return to speaks fl uent Portuguese, The National Diversity a marital and family law requirements unless the existing U.S. company submits to FinCEN medical expenses, divorce, the fi rm,” said Miami has more than 10 years of Council also named her a attorney who participated a written certifi cation: (1) identifying the specifi c provision under Greenberg Traurig shareholder Carl A. Fornaris (fonarisc@ gambling, overshopping, offi ce managing director experience practicing law National Latino Leader of in JWF’s Young Leaders which the U.S. Company would be exempt; (2) stating that the U.S. gtlaw.com) is co-chair of the firm’s financial regulatory and real estate fl ipping and Mitchell Bierman. “Tony in Brazil. the year. Society and later company meets the requirements for the exemption; and (3) providing compliance practice. Greenberg Traurig counsel Marina Olman-Pal Tina Locatelli student loans. The book has always been a stellar “Allen’s expertise became a trustee of the identifi cation information for the offi cer, director, or similar agent ([email protected]) advises foreign and U.S. fi nancial institutions also explains ways to get Hunton promotes attorney, and I know with will allow our law fi rm to International organization. The JWF making the certifi cation in the same manner as a benefi cial owner of on licensing, regulatory and compliance matters. Greenberg Traurig out of debt, including Tina Locatelli his new sense of clarity become a key player in lawyers works to advance the a nonexempt entity would disclose. associate Anthony J. Fernandez ([email protected]) focuses consolidation, debt Hunton Andrews Kurth from the retreat he will cross-border transactions recognized status of women and girls For violations, there are civil and criminal penalties—a fi ne, a his practice on corporate matters advising domestic and international management, budget announces the promotion continue to serve his across Latin America, Hunton Andrews Kurth in the U.S. and Israel. prison term for up to three years, or both—for providing false or clients on legal issues within mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, trimming, negotiation, clients in a way only Tony partners Fernando C. fraudulent benefi cial ownership information or for willfully failing private offerings, and fi nancing. and various bankruptcy knows how, with grace Alonso, Fernando Margarit

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