Hogan Lovells adds tech project development lawyers to Miami office

“We are excited to welcome Fernando and Brittany to the firm,” said James Doyle, Global Head of Corporate & Finance. “They have significant experience in the technology, telecoms, and infrastructure sectors and this will further enhance the strength of our offering in these areas, both in the U.S. and also globally.”

Margarit has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in the telecommunications and technology sectors in digital infrastructure projects, equity investments, project financings, and emerging technologies. His practice has a particular emphasis on subsea and terrestrial network builds, as well as data centers, and he’s worked with some of the leading global tech companies. His clients include content providers, multinational telecommunications carriers, hyperscalers, tech and media companies, governmental and quasi-governmental entities, equipment vendors, PE firms, infra venture capital funds, and financial institutions.

Buhler focuses on corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, and infrastructure projects. She advises a range of clients across sectors, particularly telecommunications and financial institutions, in their financing, capital markets and corporate needs. Additionally, she advises technology companies on commercial and regulatory matters, with a focus on subsea network infrastructure. She represents clients in the negotiation of network infrastructure contracts, including submarine cable construction contracts, joint build agreements, and the construction and use of data centers.

“Fernando and Brittany significantly strengthen our capabilities in the digital infra sector,” said Tobias Faber, Practice Area Leader - Infrastructure, Energy, Resources, and Projects. “They have represented some of the world’s leading developers of subsea fibre optic cable systems as well as hyperscalers in the development of data centers, an industry that has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and in which Hogan Lovells has in-depth experience. Given the ever-increasing global demand for connectivity, the digital infrastructure industry is poised for continued expansion.”

Margarit said: “Brittany and I are elated to join Hogan Lovells, a firm that has long represented leading tech companies around the globe. The firm’s global footprint, including its strength in U.S. and Latin American project development, made this platform a very good fit for our practice.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Fernando and Brittany to the Miami office,” added Jorge Diaz-Silveira, Office Managing Partner, Miami. “Miami continues to see a dramatic expansion of its legal market, driven in part by the migration of financial services and tech companies to the region. We expect that together Fernando and Brittany will play key roles in our continued growth here in Miami. They also bring additional strength to a team already well recognized for our representation of clients in project finance and development in the U.S. and Latin America.”

Margarit earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.A. from University of Miami.

Buhler earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A. from Northwestern University.

About the Hogan Lovells Miami Office

The Miami office of Hogan Lovells has one of the longest track records of premier law firms in the city. Having worked over the decades with many of the most prominent businesses in South Florida and around the world, our lawyers in Miami are known for working with clients to address their high-stakes business challenges, complex disputes, and ground-breaking transactions. Our Miami office reflects the richness of the city as one of the most vibrant business centers in the United States and a recognized gateway to Latin America.

Our multicultural, multilingual lawyers understand the nuances of doing business internationally. We have one of the largest teams of Latin America legal professionals in Miami, with extensive knowledge in complex litigation and international arbitration, healthcare, corporate law, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, energy, projects, infrastructure, media, entertainment, intellectual property litigation, and more.