International

Our clients span the globe — U.S. and foreign companies, as well as individuals with cross-border interests — across industries including real estate, aviation, energy, biotech, insurance, fintech, manufacturing, media, sports, and more. We serve clients operating in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe, and companies entering or operating in the U.S. from around the world.

We provide transactional and litigation support on matters including mergers and acquisitions, financing, regulatory compliance, immigration, insurance, international tax, and cross-border regulatory and government investigations. Our team offers both business and individual immigration services, as well as strategic cross-border tax planning — particularly pre-immigration tax structuring — to support long-term mobility and investment goals.

Carlton Fields’ international team delivers culturally informed, jurisdiction-specific counsel, leveraging multilingual attorneys and deep relationships with premier foreign law firms. Acting as trusted advisers, we help clients navigate important business challenges with customized legal solutions. Our attorneys are frequently recognized by leading international legal directories and contribute to global publications and forums on cross-border legal issues.

While each of our desks offers regional expertise, our teams collaborate seamlessly across continents to deliver coordinated, valuable advice to clients with truly global footprints.

Asia-Pacific Desk

Our Asia-Pacific team advises both Asian clients doing business in the U.S. and U.S. clients expanding into East and South Asia. With attorneys fluent in Mandarin and Thai and extensive experience in international transactions, tax, immigration, and litigation, we understand the region’s legal, political, and cultural nuances. We have facilitated major investments between Asia and Latin America and advised on matters ranging from multimillion-dollar deals to high net worth estate planning.

Brazil Desk

With offices in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles, we support Brazilian companies entering the U.S. and U.S. clients investing in Brazil. Our bilingual team, including an attorney licensed in Brazil, is deeply familiar with Brazilian law and business culture, providing experienced cross-border counsel on corporate, financial, and regulatory matters. Decades of experience and strong ties with Brazil’s top law firms allow us to deliver seamless legal support across both jurisdictions.

Europe Desk

With a multilingual team and a presence in key U.S. cities, we support European clients doing business in the U.S. and U.S. clients expanding into Europe. We advise on cross-border litigation, transactions, and compliance issues across sectors from aviation to biotech to financial services. Rather than maintaining costly foreign offices, we partner with top European firms to deliver locally tailored, high-quality service.

Latin America and Caribbean Desk

From our Miami hub, we assist clients throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, including those navigating the evolving U.S.-Cuba regulatory landscape. Our attorneys speak Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and offer more than 100 years of combined experience in the region. We provide valued advice on investments, transactions, and regulatory issues, working closely with local counsel to ensure seamless execution across borders and industries.

Mexico Desk

Our Mexico Desk offers cross-border legal services to U.S. clients entering the Mexican market and to Mexican businesses investing in the U.S. We advise on entity formation, insurance regulation, real estate, and corporate compliance. Our team includes attorneys active in binational business communities, enabling us to guide clients through legal systems on both sides of the border.