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By Odette Coetzee and Johan LeGrange, from the Diaz Reus South Africa office.
In a landmark decision, the Pretoria High Court has reinforced the rights of grand parents to maintain contact with their grandchildren under South African law.

South Africa: Reinforcement of the Legal Standing of Grandparents' Rights with their Grandchildren - Diaz Reus By Odette Coetzee and Johan LeGrange, from the Diaz Reus South Africa office. In a landmark decision, the Pretoria High Court in K.R.S v C.L (A186/2023) 12024) ZAGPPHC 627 has reinforced the rights of grand parents to maintain contact with their grandchildren under South African law. This case, emer...

“This case will go down in history as one of those cases that nobody saw coming, and it is very important,” said Ishmael Green, a partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ who is not involved in the matter.
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SEC, Richard Heart Clash in Dueling Motions Over $1 Billion Unregistered Securities Litigation - Diaz Reus “This case will go down in history as one of those cases that nobody saw coming, and it is very important,” said Ishmael Green, a partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ who is not involved in the matter. What You Need to Know The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Richard Heart over the offer an...

Impacto de la sentencia SP1033/2024 en la lucha contra la trata de personas en Colombia
Por Marcela Blanco, Socia y Responsable de Diaz Reus Bogotá.
https://diazreus.com/es/impacto-de-la-sentencia-sp1033-2024-en-la-lucha-contra-la-trata-de-personas-en-colombia/
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By Hilel Silvera, DRT Alliance member in Mexico.
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Implications of the Judicial Reform Initiative in Mexico - Diaz Reus By Hilel E. Silvera Tawil, DRT Alliance member in Mexico. The initiative to reform the judiciary in Mexico, presented by the Federal Executive to the Chamber of Deputies on 5 February 2024, contemplates significant changes in the system of administration of justice at the federal and state levels. F...

IMPLICACIONES DE LA INICIATIVA DE REFORMA AL PODER JUDICIAL EN MEXICO.
Por Hilel E. Silvera Tawil, miembro de Alianza DRT (DRT Alliance) en México.
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Artículos & Publicaciones - Diaz Reus Artículos & Publicaciones Implicaciones de la Iniciativa de Reforma al Poder Judicial en México Por Hilel E. Silvera Tawil, miembro de Alianza DRT (DRT Alliance) en México. La iniciativa de reforma al Poder Judicial en México presentada por el Ejecutivo Federal a la Cámara de... agosto 22, 2024...

Los abogados de Diaz Reus International Law Firm han vuelto a ser reconocidos por The Best Lawyers in America©, edición 2025 por su trabajo en Arbitraje Internacional, Litigios Comerciales; Defensa Penal de Cuello o Guante Blanco; Resolución Alternativa de Disputas (ADR); y Propiedad Intelectual.
Los socios Marta Colomar-Garcia; Gary E. Davidson; Michael Díaz, Jr.; Robert Targ; y el abogado Of Counsel Juan Vargas son reconocidos en la categoría “Best Lawyers”.
Además, los abogados asociados Ibrahim Amir y Zhen Pan son reconocidos en la categoría «Ones to Watch».

Abogados de Díaz Reus reconocidos por The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 - Diaz Reus Los abogados de Diaz Reus International Law Firm han vuelto a ser reconocidos por The Best Lawyers in America©, edición 2025 por su trabajo en Arbitraje Internacional, Litigios Comerciales; Defensa Penal de Cuello o Guante Blanco; Resolución Alternativa de Disputas (ADR); y Propiedad Intelectual....

Congrats to our attorneys, recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©, 2025 edition, for their work in International Arbitration, Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Litigation: Intellectual Property.
Partners Marta Colomar-Garcia; Gary E. Davidson; Michael Diaz, Jr.; Robert I. Targ; and Of Counsel Juan Vargas are recognized in the “Best Lawyers” category. In addition, Associate Attorneys Ibrahim Amir and Zhen Pan are recognised in the “Ones to Watch” category.

Diaz Reus attorneys recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 - Diaz Reus Diaz Reus International Law Firm attorneys have once again been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©, 2025 edition for their work in International Arbitration, Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Litigation: Intellectual Property. Partner...

https://diazreus.com/diaz-reus-international-law-firm-earns- Diaz Reus has been ranked #3 in Law360 2024’s Diversity Snapshot, in the category of law firms with 100 or fewer attorneys.
At Diaz Reus, minorities account for 50% of equity partners, 33% of all partners, 83% of associates, and 50% of Of Counsels.
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Diaz Reus International Law Firm Earns Law360’s #3 Diversity Spot - Diaz Reus Miami, FL – July 29, 2024– Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) announces that it has been ranked #3 in Law360 2024’s Diversity Snapshot, in the category of law firms with 100 or fewer attorneys. At Diaz Reus, minorities account for 50% of equity partners, 33% of all partners, 83% of associa...

ALM turned to Diaz Reus Partner Ishmael Green for his expert analysis on a crypto mining company’s multimillion-dollar securities fraud lawsuit.
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Largest Crypto Hosting Facility Sues Texas Bitcoin Mining Operation - Diaz Reus ALM turned to Diaz Reus Partner Ishmael Green for his expert analysis on a crypto mining company’s multimillion-dollar securities fraud lawsuit. “The key takeaway is to craft better agreements,” said Ishmael Green, a partner at Diaz Reus and a cryptocurrency expert not involved in the litigati...

Venezuela: Strategy Viewpoint: Is the End to the 7-year Default in Sight?
Our baseline scenario remains one of no restructuring, as the Maduro government lacks incentives to restructure, even assuming the US was to recognize him and lift financial sanctions.
https://diazreus.com/venezuela-strategy-viewpoint-is-the-end-to-the-7-year-default-in-sight/

Javier Coronado, included in the GIR 40 under 40 list of the world’s leading young investigations specialists, talks about his experience as a White-Collar Crime partner.

Interview of Javier Coronado, listed in the GIR 40 Under 40 - Diaz Reus Javier Coronado, included in the GIR 40 under 40 list of the world’s leading young investigations specialists, talks about his experience as a White-Collar Crime and Investigations partner. A significant case I’ve worked on I had the opportunity to work on my firm’s successful representation o...

DIAZ REUS APPOINTS ISHMAEL GREEN AS PARTNER IN MIAMI.
Mr. Green’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, class action defense, and securities and fraud litigation. He has significant experience handling matters involving cryptocurrency/digital assets, the protection of corporate trade secrets, the enforcement of non-competes, unfair competition, breach of contract claims, and breach of fiduciary duty.
https://diazreus.com/diaz-reus-appoints-ishmael-green-as-partner-in-miami/
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Diaz Reus appoints Ishmael Green as Partner in Miami - Diaz Reus MIAMI – July 15, 2024 – Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) today announced that Ishmael Green has joined its Miami headquarters as Partner. Ishmael Green is a creative and results oriented attorney, with experience representing U.S. and multinational corporations, individuals and governmenta...

MARCELA BLANCO, ENTREVISTADA SOBRE CHINA Y TAIWAN. Marcela Blanco, Socia y Directora de la oficina de Diaz Reus en Bogotá, es entrevistada en el programa televisivo hondureño «Abriendo Brecha» y habla de la política de China de terminar relaciones diplomáticas con aquellos países que tienen relación con Taiwan.
https://diazreus.com/es/marcela-cristina-blanco-entrevistada-sobre-china-y-taiwan/

Diaz Reus International Law Firm, headquartered in Miami, has opened an office in The Hague (Netherlands), in collaboration with its DRT Alliance member firm DavidK**k Diaz Reus, headquartered in the Dutch Caribbean.
David K**k comments that there is a lot of business and traffic between The Netherlands and the USA, and that there is now a new American player in The Netherlands.

https://diazreus.com/diaz-reus-opens-an-office-in-the-netherlands/

Nuestro abogado de la oficina de Bogotá, Marcelo Buendía, dialoga en el programa televisivo Abriendo Brecha sobre las sanciones económicas que impone Estados Unidos a diferentes países alrededor del mundo. Además, profundiza en la manera en que Estados Unidos conduce sus investigaciones alrededor del mundo.

Marcelo Buendía habla en el programa Abriendo Brecha de Honduras sobre las sanciones económicas de los Estados Unidos alrededor del mundo. - Diaz Reus 13 de junio de 2024 Nuestro abogado Marcelo Buendía dialoga en el programa televisivo Abriendo Brecha sobre las sanciones económicas que impone Estados Unidos a diferentes países alrededor del mundo. Además, profundiza en la manera en que Estados Unidos conduce sus investigaciones alrededor del ...

On June 25, 2024, Marta Colomar-Garcia and Michael Diaz, Jr. moderated two panels at the Leaders League Alliance Summit: Law & Innovation, in Miami.
Marta Colomar-Garcia moderated “The State of Dispute Resolution in 2024: Insights from General Counsel”, with General Counsels Anjeli Narine (Massy Motors and Machines), Effie D. Silva (Fresh Del Monte Produce), and Andreas Krause (Delivery Hero). Michael Diaz, Jr. moderated the panel “Adapting to Economic Evolution: Grappling with Emerging Criminal Realities”, with Laurent Giezendanner, Head of Corporate Security and Head of Legal Operations (Syngenta Group); Antonio Enrico Agovino, Head of Risk, Compliance & Corporate Security, DPO, Legal & Corporate Affairs (INWIT); and Juan Gonzalo Ospina, Managing Partner (Ospina Abogados.
https://diazreus.com/diaz-reus-attorneys-moderate-panels-at-the-leaders-league-alliance-summit-in-miami/

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall Tuesday night defended the government’s commitment to fight money laundering, noting that many persons have been apprehended and taken before the local Courts.
“We have a total of 187 cases pending in the criminal justice system in relation to money laundering-type cases,” Nandlall disclosed during his weekly “Issues in the News” programme."

Guyana has nearly 200 money laundering cases pending in the Courts – Nandlall Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall Tuesday night defended the government’s commitment to fight money laundering, noting that many persons have been apprehended and taken b…

Nine Diaz Reus attorneys have been recognized by The Legal500 USA 2024, in Dispute Resolution: Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal: advice to individuals; and in International Litigation: Michael Diaz, Jr. (named a Leading Individual); Robert Targ; Marta Colomar-Garcia; Brant Hawaday; Greg Ahlgren; Javier Coronado; Gary Davidson; Richard Wiedis and Evan Stroman.
Some of the clients surveyed commented: ‘This team can’t compare to any other. They are definitely the one to recommend for any legal assistance.’ https://diazreus.com/nine-diaz-reus-attorneys-recognized-by-the-legal-500-usa-2024/

Diaz Reus ha sido reconocida por la prestigiosa guía legal internacional Chambers USA 2024 en «Litigios: General Commercial: Highly Regarded» en Florida, junto con Marta Colomar-García y Michael Díaz, Jr.

DRT, Marta Colomar-García y Michael Díaz, Jr, reconocidos por "Chambers USA 2024 - Diaz Reus Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) anuncia que ha sido reconocida por la prestigiosa guía legal internacional Chambers USA 2024 en «Litigios: General Commercial: Highly Regarded» en Florida, junto con la Socia Directora Administrativa Marta Colomar-García y el Socio Director Global Michael D...

Diaz Reus has been recognized by the prestigious international legal guide Chambers USA 2024 in “Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded” in Florida, together with Marta Colomar-Garcia and Michael Diaz, Jr.
https://diazreus.com/drt-marta-colomar-garcia-and-michael-diaz-jr-recognized-by-chambers-usa-2024/

Animalización del Derecho penal internacional?
Por Marcelo Buendía, Abogado Asociado en la oficina de Diaz Reus en Bogotá y Director Editorial de The Legal Industry Reviews, y Andrea Hernández.
"Es clara la tendencia en Colombia hacia la creación de cada vez mas mecanismos que protegen los animales. No en vano, recientemente la Camara de Representantes, con un liderazgo activo del representante Juan Carlos Losada. aprobó la prohibición de las corridas de toros en el país y es prácticamente un hecho que las mismas serán prohibidas en la República de Colombia."
https://diazreus.com/es/animalizacion-del-derecho-penal-internacional/

SPLIT 9TH CIRC. REVIVES LA SCHOOLS VACCINE POLICY ROW.
Diaz Reus Of Counsel Brant C. Hadaway prosecuted this case for the Plaintiffs in the CD Calif and assisted with the appeal. It is a huge victory, with the majority declining to dismiss based on the voluntary cessation doctrine and holding that the district court had misapplied Jacobson v. Massachusetts (a 1905 Supreme Court decision that courts genuflected to during the pandemic).
https://diazreus.com/split-9th-circ-revives-la-schools-vaccine-policy-row/

Marcelo Buendía Vélez, associate attorney in the Bogotá office of Diaz, Reus: “As Gutiérrez said recently, Colombia is technically not in an economic recession. However, indicators could show economic stagnation. For example, GDP growth stagnated in the first quarter of this year. Additionally, according to the National Association of Industrialists (ANDI), there is a stagnation in final consumption by both the private sector and the government." This stagnation has direct consequences for the financial sector.

Will Headwinds Stall Growth of Colombian Banks? - Diaz Reus Marcelo Buendía Vélez, associate attorney in the Bogotá office of Diaz, Reus & Targ: “As Gutiérrez said recently, Colombia is technically not in an economic recession. However, indicators could show economic stagnation. For example, GDP growth stagnated in the first quarter of this year. Addit...

Diaz Reus ha sido clasificado entre las mejores firmas de abogados internacionales de América Latina: 1º en «Litigios»; 6º en «Marcas y Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual»; 7º en «FCPA, Fraude e Investigaciones»; y 8º en «Comercio y Sanciones».

Diaz Reus nombrado bufete nº 1 de Latinoamérica en Litigios por Latinvex - Diaz Reus Una vez más, el equipo editorial y de investigación de Latinvex ha clasificado a Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) entre las mejores firmas de abogados internacionales de América Latina: 1º en «Litigios»; 6º en «Marcas y Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual»; 7º en «FCPA, Fraude e Inves...

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) is ranked among Latin America’s Top International Law Firms: 1st in “Litigation”; 6th in “Trademarks and Intellectual Property Rights”; 7th in “FCPA, Fraud & Investigations”; and 8th in “Trade & Sanctions”.

Diaz Reus named Latinvex #1 law firm in Latin America for Litigation - Diaz Reus Once again, the editorial and research staff of Latinvex has ranked Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) among Latin America’s Top International Law Firms: 1st in “Litigation”; 6th in “Trademarks and Intellectual Property Rights”; 7th in “FCPA, Fraud & Investigations”; and 8th in “...

Diaz Reus attorney visited Suriname for meeting with high level officials.