Emil R. Infante

Partner

Languages spoken
Spanish | English

About Emil

Emil R. Infante is a partner in the Financial Services Practice at our firm, based in Miami, Florida. He advises financial institutions, multinational corporations, private equity firms and sponsors, high-net-worth family office groups, sovereign entities and emerging growth companies on complex domestic, as well as cross-border transactional, regulatory and strategic matters.

Emil’s practice focuses on financial services regulation, banking, securities, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and structuring, as well as international business transactions. He is recognized for his work involving digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, stablecoins, sanctions compliance, anticorruption matters under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.

With substantial experience handling sophisticated matters spanning the US, Latin America, Europe and other international markets, Emil counsels clients navigating highly regulated and rapidly evolving industries at the intersection of finance, technology and global commerce. His practice frequently involves advising on complex regulatory frameworks, cross-border risk management, strategic investments, wealth preservation structures and high-stakes commercial disputes.

Clients value Emil for his commercial judgment, global perspective and practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal counsel. He is known for providing clear, business-focused advice that helps clients efficiently navigate complex legal and regulatory issues without unnecessary complication. Emil combines technical sophistication with pragmatic problem-solving tailored to the objectives of institutional clients, private investors, private equity sponsors and internationally active family office groups operating in dynamic global markets.

Credentials

Education
  • Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., Securities, Banking and Financial Regulation, 2001
  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., 1999
  • University of Dayton, M.A., magna cum laude, 1996
  • Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, B.A., 1994
Admissions
  • Florida, 2000
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Board of Trustees, Pan American Development Foundation
  • American Bar Association
  • International Bar Association
  • Cuban American Bar Association
  • Board member, Fundacion Cardioinfantil de Colombia, Amigos USA
  • Latin American Business Council (Consejo Empresarial de America Latina (CEAL))

Expertise

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • “Back to the Future? Foreign Investment Protection in Cuba,” International Law Quarterly, The Florida Bar International Law Section, 2016.
  • “The Slow Progress of Anti-Corruption Reforms in Mexico and Central America,” Global Investigations Review, 2018.
  • “Magnitsky Sanctions Make for Risky Business in Latin America,” Business Section, Miami Herald, 2019.