Prêmios e reconhecimentos

Reconhecido pelos principais
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Uma das três boutiques de direito penal econômico Tier 1 do Legal 500 no país, e Tier 1 em Miami. Chambers Band 1 para o nosso sócio-administrador. AV Preeminent. As mesmas publicações que cobrem Debevoise & Plimpton, Gibson Dunn, Covington & Burling e Quinn Emanuel classificam os nossos sócios pelo nome, por meio de pesquisa independente e entrevistas com clientes, e não pelo tamanho do escritório ou por posicionamentos pagos.

Rankings independentes

Listagens no Legal 500 e no Chambers.

The Legal 500

O Legal 500 classifica escritórios por área de atuação por meio de entrevistas com clientes, avaliações de pares e pesquisa editorial. Em sua edição United States 2026, coloca a Fridman Fels & Soto em Tier 1 em White-Collar Crime entre as boutiques do país, uma das apenas três firmas do país nesse nível, e em Tier 1 entre as principais práticas de direito penal econômico de Miami, e seu guia da América Latina classifica o escritório por seu trabalho internacional. Cinco advogados do escritório são reconhecidos pelo nome: Daniel Fridman, Adam Fels e Alejandro Soto em Tier 1 em Miami, Michael Garcia em Tier 2 e Anel Viamontes como key support.

Tier 1

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)

Estados Unidos · Ranked

Praised for ‘its professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach’ and handling matters ‘strategically and efficiently’, the team at Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC is a key port of call for both individuals and corporations seeking defense in white-collar crime proceedings. The practice has standout skills in managing fraud mandates, with extensive experience in defending from claims of money laundering, securities, and health care schemes. The Miami-based team has strong expertise in Spanish-language and Latin America-domiciled work. A group of experts with prior federal prosecution experience leads the offering.
This firm is an excellent boutique white-collar firm. The lawyers have prosecutorial and SEC experience. They are very smart lawyers, and very thorough. I have worked with them as co-counsel on cases and referred clients to them. Alex Soto is especially thorough and capable.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 1

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

White-Collar Crime (Miami Elite)

Miami · Ranked

Ranked for cross-border corporate investigations and international counsel for Latin America.

The Legal 500 US
Ranked

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

Latin America (International Firms)

Miami · Ranked

Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC has a fine reputation in white-collar criminal defence and government investigations, with much of the firm focused on Latin America matters. Money laundering cases and fraud claims are particular fortes for the team. It has an established record in cases linked to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
The Legal 500 Latin America
Tier 1

Daniel Fridman

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked

An expert in cross-border issues.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 1

Adam Fels

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked

An outstanding litigator and trial attorney.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 1

Alejandro Soto

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked

Very experienced in government and securities investigations.
The Legal 500 US
Tier 2

Michael Garcia

White-Collar Crime (Miami)

Miami · Ranked (joined 2025 from White & Case)

Brings a leading reputation in SEC financial fraud and accounting investigations, and leverages accounting expertise to streamline cooperation with auditors.
The Legal 500 US
Named

Anel Viamontes

White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)

Estados Unidos · Ranked

Provides key support in regulatory inquiries.
The Legal 500 US

Chambers USA

O principal guia do mercado jurídico dos EUA, publicado anualmente pela Chambers & Partners com base em pesquisa independente, entrevistas com clientes e avaliação de pares. Três sócios da FFS estão classificados em White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Florida).

Band 1

Daniel Fridman

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida · Band 1 since 2021 (ranked since 2016)

Daniel is insanely smart and a very good attorney.
Daniel is detailed, thoughtful and willing to engage and consider all angles.
He is very detail-oriented.
The “extremely smart, diligent and effective” Daniel Fridman is sought after for his experience representing both individuals and corporations involved in DOJ investigations and white-collar criminal cases.
Chambers USA
Band 3

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (firm department)

Florida · Ranked

A notable litigation boutique offering particular strengths in healthcare litigation and government and internal investigations. Its bench includes former federal prosecutors and has strong cross-border capabilities, making it an excellent choice for clients facing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act charges.
Fridman Fels & Soto is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, direct and responsive.
The team are highly skilled, experienced and personable, and truly care about their clients. They have experience and ability in all aspects of the white-collar practice.
Chambers USA
Band 2

Adam Fels

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida · Ranked

Adam is highly intelligent and develops complex legal strategies that others would miss.
Adam is a great lawyer and an amazing human being.
Adam is extremely thorough and knowledgeable.
Chambers USA
Band 4

Alejandro Soto

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida · Ranked

Alejandro is very level-headed and reasonable in his approach.
He is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and communicates with all parties very effectively.
Alejandro provides practical, real-world counsel and is a highly skilled trial attorney.
Chambers USA

Chambers Latin America

O Chambers Latin America identifica os principais advogados para trabalhos jurídicos latino-americanos entre escritórios de todos os portes, colocando Daniel Fridman ao lado de sócios de firmas com centenas de advogados. Ele tem sido continuamente classificado em crimes corporativos e investigações na região.

Band 4

Daniel Fridman

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Toda a América Latina · Ranked

Daniel Fridman of Fridman Fels & Soto is recognised for his ability to counsel both companies and individuals from Latin America involved in high-profile corporate criminal issues.
He is a real go-to for anything involving Latin America; he is very experienced doing FCPA cases in the region, speaks Spanish, and is very comfortable in Brazil. He is really masterful in this field.
Chambers Latin America
Band 3

Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC

Corporate Crime & Investigations: International Counsel (firm department)

Toda a América Latina · Ranked

Fridman Fels & Soto retains a solid legal team with the expertise to tackle an array of corporate crime cases, including those pertaining to money laundering. The law firm has a proven track record in key Latin American jurisdictions, including Mexico and Argentina.
Fridman Fels & Soto is very proactive and understands cultural differences extremely well.
Chambers Latin America

Chambers Global

O Chambers Global identifica os principais advogados do mundo para questões internacionais e transfronteiriças.

Band 4

Daniel Fridman

Corporate Investigations / International Counsel for Latin America

Global · Ranked

Ranked for cross-border corporate investigations and international counsel for Latin America.

Reconhecimento por pares

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Martindale-Hubbell

Classificação AV Preeminent®

A classificação AV Preeminent é a mais alta classificação por avaliação de pares no sistema de classificação Martindale-Hubbell, refletindo os mais elevados padrões de excelência profissional. Daniel Fridman detém uma classificação AV Preeminent®.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

Harry S. Truman Scholar

Daniel Fridman é Harry S. Truman Scholar, uma bolsa de mérito financiada pelo governo federal destinada a universitários comprometidos com carreiras no governo e no serviço público. A bolsa é concedida a aproximadamente 60 estudantes por ano em todo o país.

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