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))

Recognitions

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019-2027 for Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law

Expertise

Services

Financial Services

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.

About our firm

One of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations. More than 1,500 lawyers in over 40 offices across four continents provide unrivaled access to expertise.