Antonio Peña, Business Attorney in Miami, Florida
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and M&A
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Miami, FL
Practicing business in Miami since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Antonio Peña is a shareholder based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Antonio has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Based in
- Miami, FL
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Business · General · M&A
- Handles Business, General, and M&A matters from Miami, FL.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Antonio Peña: Antonio Peña is a shareholder based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Antonio has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Antonio takes on
Antonio concentrates on business, general, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Antonio handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Miami, Florida
Antonio takes business matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Antonio agrees to represent you.
General cases in Miami, Florida
Antonio takes general matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Antonio agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Miami, Florida
Antonio takes m&a matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Antonio agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Antonio Peña — business lawyer in Miami
Antonio Peña is a shareholder based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Antonio has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Antonio Pena, Co-Chair of the firm’s Latin America Practice and shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office, leads the firm’s international associate program and has broad experience in the United States, Latin America, and Spain, representing strategic investors and private equity funds in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, SPAC deals, and other transactional matters. Antonio is recognized by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) as one of Latin America’s leading business lawyers, by the Global M&A Network as one of the Top 50 Americas M&A Lawyers, and by The Legal 500 as one of the top U.S. lawyers working in Latin America. Antonio served as president of the Interamerican Chapter of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and has also held a number of board positions, including at the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce and the Make-a-Wish Foundation in Florida.
He has been a recipient of multiple awards, including the 2022 Private M&A Deal of the Year Award in Latin America from Latin Lawyer magazine and the Latam Deal of the Year from Global M&A Network, both awards for his role as U.S. counsel in the Quinto Andar/Navent transaction, the 2021 Deal of the Year in Colombia by Transactional Track Record for his representation of Procaps, and the 2007 Private M&A Deal of the Year Award in Latin America from Latin Lawyer magazine for representing the consortium that acquired the business and assets of McDonald’s Corporation in 18 jurisdictions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Antonio has four law degrees from the United States, Mexico, and Spain and speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. Prior to joining GT, he served as in-house counsel at one of the largest Mexican financial institutions and later served as acting general counsel for a joint venture between Mastercard and Telefonica operating in 13 jurisdictions in Latin America.
Concentrations
•Mergers and Acquisitions
•SPACs
•Private Equity
•Venture Capital
•Corporate Governance
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Chambers Latin America, Corporate/M&A - International Counsel, 2024-2026
•Listed, Chambers Global, Corporate/M&A, Latin America - International Counsel, 2024-2026
•Listed, Global M&A Network, “Top 50: Americas M&A Lawyers,” 2023
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Corporate Law, 2023-2026
•Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
•International Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026
•Listed, Latin America Corporate Counsel Association, “LACCA Approved,” 2021-2026
•“Thought Leaders, 2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 2021-2026
•Latin America: International - Corporate and M&A, 2021-2026
•Latin America: International - City Focus: Miami, 2021-2026
•Latin America: International - Banking and Finance, 2026
•Latin America: International - Projects and Energy, 2026
•Selected, Latin Lawyer, “Latin Lawyer 250 - Practice Recognition: Corporate - M & A,” 2020-2026
•Listed, South Florida Business Journal, “Power Leaders in International Business,” 2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, Latinvex, Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers, 2024
•Team Member, Global M&A Network’s Americas M&A Atlas Awards, “Latam Deal of the Year” for Quinto Andar acquires Navent Group, 2023
•Listed, The Legal 500, “Private Practice Power List,” US-Mexico, 2022
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyer,” 2021
•Selected, The Legal 500, “Private Practice Powerlist,” 2018, 2019
•Selected, Florida Trend, “Legal Elite - International,” 2018
•Team Member, “Corporate & Finance - International Counsel in Latin America (Florida-Based)” Chambers Latin America Awards, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017
•Recipient, “M&A Deal of the Year Award,” Latin Lawyer magazine, 2008
Antonio's approach to business cases
Antonio Pena, Co-Chair of the firm’s Latin America Practice and shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office, leads the firm’s international associate program and has broad experience in the United States, Latin America, and Spain, representing strategic investors and private equity funds in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, SPAC deals, and other transactional matters. Antonio is…
Clients Antonio works with
Antonio reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and m&a matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Panamerican University Law School, Mexico City, Mexico J.D. SMU Dedman School of Law LL.M. Comparative and International Law SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Order of the Coif SM
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Navarre University Law School, Pamplona, Spain Doctorate at Law Candidate
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Jurisdictions
Antonio's state bar admissions
Florida
2006 · ACTIVE
Mexico
2000 · ACTIVE
Antonio studied at — in Panamerican University Law School, Mexico City, Mexico J.D. SMU Dedman School of Law LL.M. Comparative and International Law SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Order of the Coif SM and — in Navarre University Law School, Pamplona, Spain Doctorate at Law Candidate.
Law school and academic background
Antonio completed — in Panamerican University Law School, Mexico City, Mexico J.D. SMU Dedman School of Law LL.M. Comparative and International Law SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Order of the Coif SM and — in Navarre University Law School, Pamplona, Spain Doctorate at Law Candidate. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Antonio runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Antonio's professional memberships and bar associations
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membership
-Mexico Bar Association •Member, American Bar Association •Co-Chair, International M&A and Joint Venture Committee, 2026-2027 •Former Board Member, Board of Directors, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida
membership
Locations
Antonio Peña's office in Miami
Antonio's primary office is at 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Antonio Peña — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Antonio usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Antonio charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Antonio's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Antonio will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Miami, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Antonio
Antonio discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Antonio confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Antonio's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Antonio Peña
How much does it cost to hire Antonio for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Antonio walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Antonio offer a free consultation?
Antonio charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Antonio's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Antonio's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Antonio gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Antonio take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Antonio is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Antonio will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Antonio?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Antonio will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Antonio accepting new business clients right now?
Antonio's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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