The Renowned Spanish Lawyer Susanna Antequera Opens an Office in Miami (USA) as a Consulting Advisor for Companies
- ML Staff
- Oct 11, 2024
- 3 min read
Susanna Antequera, one of the most prominent family law attorneys and a corporate advisory board member, has just opened a new office in Miami (Florida).
Madrid, October 2024 - Susanna Antequera, one of Spain's most prominent Family Law attorneys and Corporate Advisory Board members, has just opened a new office in Miami, Florida. Accredited as one of the top 50 advisors by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Susanna Antequera also has significant experience in Spain as a family lawyer and legal counsel for high-profile entrepreneurs and public figures for nearly a decade. She is also a member of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Women Leaders of the Americas, which strengthens her commitment to female leadership and the representation of women in the international business sphere. With the opening of this new office, Antequera now operates three offices, with her main headquarters in Barcelona (Plaça Francesc Macià 5 Pral. 1a) and services also offered in Madrid (Velázquez, 10, 1st floor).
In this new U.S. branch, Antequera will bring her extensive knowledge and network of contacts as an external advisor to companies based in Miami, as well as established firms seeking to internationalize from Spain and other parts of Latin America.
As she explains, “My role is consultative, meaning the goal is to guide and advise a company's Board of Directors and Management Committee with non-binIding recommendations. The Advisory Board is made up of independent professionals—whom I also form when necessary—who have no prior connection to the company and, of course, are free from emotional ties. This ensures that participation is neutral and objective, adding extra value that can make a difference in achieving excellence. As an Advisory Board member, as in my case, the aim is to build a distinguished corporate reputation and guide the company towards good governance."
MIAMI: AN EXCELLENT STRATEGIC HUB CONNECTING THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS
After exploring the international market and handling several matrimonial cases involving business owners and partners, as well as some related to Miami-based companies, Antequera found that the city has become a significant hub for international trade, connecting North America, the Caribbean, and Latin America. However, she also noticed a concerning trend: many companies, particularly family-owned ones, lacked proper protocols and processes, which could be detrimental in cases of divorce, potentially jeopardizing the legacy for their children or the founder's hard-earned work. Moreover, many companies do not have advisory boards, which complement the board of directors by providing external strategies and vision. Miami’s strategic location makes it an ideal spot, which is why Susanna Antequera has chosen to establish her third office here, seamlessly connecting with different markets and offering unique business strategies as an Advisory Board member.
Her new office, located in the exclusive financial and business district of Brickell, is equipped with modern infrastructure and the latest technology. All this while maintaining her focus on female leadership. "The time has come to accelerate inclusive feminism, which is much needed in businesses. We must not delay implementing the much-desired balance, which will help companies achieve excellence," says Susanna Antequera. She adds, "CEOs must understand that this is not a battle between men and women. The real competition should take place in the marketplace, differentiating ourselves from others and positioning the company within a broad spectrum based on proper ethics and responsible corporate governance."
A SPECIALIZED AND PRESTIGIOUS PROFILE
Antequera is part of the exclusive list of Spain’s Top 100 Women Leaders 2024 in the category of Advisors and Independent Professionals. She was also accredited among the top 50 Advisors certified in Catalonia by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce (Women's Observatory, Economy and Business). In 2020, she was nominated for the Excellence in Legal Practice Award by Economist & Jurist, Spain's leading legal magazine. She holds an Executive MBA from EAE Business School in Barcelona, a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, and a Master’s in Commercial and Civil Mediation. She is also certified as an Internal Auditor in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).
Her extensive expertise focuses on implementing processes and protocols to prevent future problems and solidify good corporate governance policies, ensuring that family businesses endure through the generations while maintaining the founder’s values.
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