Meet Attorney

Juan M. Chaves Pernett

Contact

juan@chaves-law.com

Clients

  • Multinational businesses/corporate entities

  • Software and Crypto entities

  • Online Travel Agencies

  • Insurance companies

  • Investors and individuals

Specialization

  • Corporate cross-border matters

  • Contract reviews and negotiations

  • Litigation

  • Data Privacy

  • Immigration law

Languages

  • English

  • Spanish

Education

  • Florida International University; Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in International Business, and Finance

  • Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Shepard Broad College of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  • Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague, Master's degree candidate (LL.M.)

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Florida Bar Association (2019)

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Federal Court) (2020)

  • Czech Bar Association (2022)

Attorney Juan is recognized by his colleagues as a business-oriented lawyer with over a decade of combined legal and business experience across the USA and Europe. He has provided expert legal counsel to a diverse range of clients, including startups, large multinationals, individual business owners, investors, and private clients. His areas of expertise encompass regulatory, criminal, and immigration matters.

Attorney Juan holds a degree in International Business from Florida International University (FIU), a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Nova Southeastern University (NSU), and is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Charles University in Prague, with a focus on International Business.

Throughout his career, Attorney Juan has amassed significant experience in immigration and criminal law. He has worked with the Office of the Chief Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Miami, Florida, and served in the 17th Judicial Circuit in Florida. He was recognized by the Chief Counsel for his leadership in immigration law and national security efforts. As a private attorney, he has continued to focus on immigration and criminal matters, specializing in business visas (E1/E2), criminal bar waivers, naturalization, and client representation at administrative hearings.

As a senior corporate lawyer, Attorney Juan has extensive experience assisting corporate entities with their expansion and management in the USA and the EMEA regions. He individually advised and facilitated the expansion of a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Rising Star EU startup into the US market, culminating in its acquisition by a US growth equity firm. Additionally, he has managed the legal affairs for various EU entities in the US, providing counsel on contract negotiations, HR issues, and litigation defense.

In his role managing the EMEA corporate agenda for Honeywell International, Attorney Juan oversaw corporate legal matters for regions including the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Luxembourg. He ensured compliance and led initiatives in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, restructuring, and supported tax planning and funds repatriation, working closely with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Attorney Juan's comprehensive legal expertise and strategic business acumen make him a valuable asset to clients seeking to navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve their business objectives.