Carlos J. Deupi: MFF Chairman, Partner of Squire Sanders & Dempsey

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Carlos J. Deupi

Carlos Deupi, chairman of the Miami Finance Forum, is a partner with the law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey who focuses his law practice on corporate and finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate and securities law, private equity and international transactions.

Carlos represents publicly and privately held clients in all aspects of their businesses, including business entity formations, acquisitions and dispositions, private placements of equity and debt securities, joint ventures and general business matters. He represents foreign investors in connection with the acquisition of U.S.-based businesses and real estate and also advises U.S.-based and multinational companies in acquisitions throughout Latin America. Carlos also represents financial institutions and investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds, in-fund formation, regulatory matters, investments and disposition transactions.

In addition to having extensive experience in general corporate and finance, Carlos has significant experience in structuring real estate and infrastructure transactions, including investments, financing, property acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, construction and development matters. He also is experienced in the sale and management of professional sports teams and their facilities. Carlos may be reached at carlos.deupi@ssd.com.

Awards, Accolades and Achievements
  • In 2010, Carlos was named a top lawyer in South Florida by Florida Trend magazine.
  • His article, “Latin America M&A 2009 Mid-Year Report,” appeared in Latin American Law & Business Report, and his article, “Private Equity in Spain,” was published in Global Investing.
  • Carlos is a member of several committees and sections of the American Bar Association and a member of the international section of The Florida Bar.

Representative Experience

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Advising on the acquisition of a Miami-based registered investment advisor (RIA) by a Spain-based bank.
  • Advising on the acquisition of a U.S.-based travel services company by U.S. and non-U.S. investors.
  • Advising on the acquisition of an NHL Hockey team for $110 million.
  • Advising on the acquisition of a U.S.-based construction firm for $75 million by a Spain-based multinational construction conglomerate.
  • Advising on the acquisition of a Florida hospital for $275 million by a major university.
  • Advising on the acquisition of a cogeneration facility for $27 million.
  • Advising on the acquisition of a $75 million resort in Mexico by a Spanish/Mexican joint venture.
  • Advising on the acquisition of several Latin American television networks and marketing companies by a major US television network.
  • Advising on the acquisition of several U.S.-based wind energy companies by a Spain-based renewable energy company with a total purchase price of more than $100 million.
  • Advising on the acquisition of automotive manufacturing and retail operations in 25 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean by a major U.S. automaker.
  • Advising on the acquisition of a major rental car company and more than 75 automotive dealerships throughout the U.S. by a U.S. automotive retailer with a purchase price totaling more than $1 billion.
  • Advising on the acquisition of waste collection and recycling companies throughout the United States.
  • Advising on the acquisition of an aircraft maintenance and repair facility in Michigan.
  • Advising on the acquisition and organization of a maquiladora manufacturing plant in Juarez, Mexico.
  • Advising on the sale of an MLB baseball team for $110 million.

Private Equity

  • Advising on the acquisition of a Florida-based marine-survival products company by a UK-based private equity fund.
  • Advising on a Series A preferred investment by an AIM-listed UK venture capital fund in a Florida-based social networking firm.
  • Advising on the formation of a Florida-based venture capital fund and the subsequent negotiation of several portfolio company investments in technology and software companies.
  • Advising on the formation of several hedge funds, including global macro, long/short and credit strategies.
  • Advising on a $40 million leveraged buy-out of a food manufacturing business by a private equity firm.
  • Advising on a private equity investment and acquisition of 12 information technology companies throughout Central and South America for $40 million.
  • Advising on the formation of an investment partnership and the negotiation of Series A venture capital investments in three portfolio companies.
  • Advising on the formation of a venture capital fund and the negotiation of investments in more than 20 portfolio companies.
  • Advising on a $15 million private placement of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Redeemable Preferred Stock in a web hosting firm and the negotiation of high-tech strategic alliances throughout Latin America.

Real Estate Financing Transactions

  • Advising on the negotiation of a $110 million public-private partnership (PPP) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation and financing from a Spain-based bank for construction of a Florida highway.
  • Advising on the $1.2 billion mortgage financing of a home builder by a major bulge bracket bank.
  • Advising on a $93 million financing of various Miami Airport hotel properties by a major bank.
  • Advising on the $89 million financing of a Florida hotel.
  • Advising on the $167 million financing of senior living facilities by a major US financial company.
  • Advising on the acquisition of an iconic downtown Miami office building for $87 million and negotiation of office and retail leases for more than 50 tenants totaling more than 150,000 square feet.