Jose Avila

At Jun Avila PLLC in Miami, Florida, Jose Avila is dedicated to guiding clients through a diverse array of corporate, finance and M&A matters, with keen emphasis on cross-border deals. His journey includes a wealth of experience supporting lenders and sponsors in project finance ventures, particularly those involving infrastructure and energy developments across Latin America. He also plays a pivotal role in aiding both domestic and global clients with the acquisition and sale of energy projects, spanning both renewable and conventional sectors.

A proud alumnus of the University of Miami with a B.A., Mr. Avila further honed his legal acumen at Harvard Law School, earning his J.D. He is authorized to practice law in Florida and the District of Columbia and brings over 10 years of experience advising both international and domestic clients. 

Mr. Avila is a trusted ally for startups, helping them with foundational corporate formation, operational structuring and the crafting of essential commercial documents like service agreements, sales contracts, joint ventures, technology partnerships, vendor agreements and subcontracting plans. 

With a broad understanding of commercial transactions, Mr. Avila champions companies in various dispute resolution scenarios. He is well-versed in guiding litigants through international investor-state and commercial arbitration processes (in both English and Spanish), under the frameworks of ICDR, ICSID and ICC, especially in matters linked to cross-border energy, infrastructure, M&A and other commercial exchanges.

Before establishing Jun Avila PLLC, Mr. Avila gained invaluable insights at some of the nation’s leading law firms in New York City, Chicago and Miami, and served as in-house counsel for a prominent multinational payments company. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, his diverse linguistic skills further enrich his ability to serve a global clientele.