IBT of Miami's in-house legal counsel named Latin American specialists by The Legal 500

MIAMI - April 24, 2019 - PRLog -- The in-house legal team at IBT of Miami was nominated to The Legal 500's inaugural U.S. "GC Powerlist: Latin Specialists 2019." The list identifies the most influential and innovative in-house counsel working in the region.

According to the GC Powerlist website, The Legal 500 team canvases opinions from law firms and in-house counsel across the Latin American region and the United States "to identity corporate counsel that have been instrumental in changing or forming opinions within their company or industry, developing brilliant technical solutions to complex issues, or creating innovative structures to ensure that the in-house function is driving businesses forward."

"Our stellar in-house counsel team has helped navigate IBT through economic downturns and recessions in Latin America as well as political uncertainty in the various countries we operate in. Our legal team has proved to be dynamic and ever responsive in negotiating contracts with government entities in difficult social-political contexts. In addition, the team defended and led IBT to victory when we had to initiate arbitration proceedings after negotiation proved futile," said Daniel Toledano, managing director and chief operating officer of IBT.

General counsel Juan O'Naghten of Miami leads the in-house team of 20 attorneys and five support staff. The Miami team includes associate general counsels Claudia Brea and Raquel Martinez.

IBT operates in 10 countries in the Latin American region, where for more than 20 years it has developed public works, including hospitals, highways and bridges. It executes the construction of public projects and equips them. Its solutions are comprehensive and range from engineering, studies, design and construction, to the sale, delivery and installation of equipment with its subsequent training, maintenance and operation.

For 32 years, The Legal 500 organization has analyzed the capabilities of law firms across the world. It assesses the strengths of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. The GC Powerlist is a series of publications that highlight the most influential in-house lawyers in business today.

IBT is a business group specialized in the development of public works, implementation of construction projects and equipment for public institutions. Its solutions are comprehensive and range from engineering, studies, design and construction; to the sale, delivery and installation of equipment with its subsequent training, maintenance and operation. More than 30 years of global experience in the construction world supports the solidity and technical knowledge of IBT, allowing the company to offer the highest quality standards for each project, contribute to development and progress, and respect the environment in a framework of constant innovation. Its headquarters is in Miami in addition to permanent local offices on four continents. The group's staff comprises more than 4,500 employees. For more information, visit www.ibtgroup.com.