Juan M. Chaves Pernett
Attorney
Specializations
Entrepreneurship and startups
Immigration law
Travel law
Regulatory compliance
Privacy Policy
Dispute resolution
Negotiation and preparation of contracts
Languages
English
Spanish
Education and qualifications
Florida International University; Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business and Finance
Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Shepard Broad College of Law, Juris Doctorate (JD)
Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague, candidate for the Master's degree (LL.M.)
Florida Bar Association
Czech Bar Association
Admitted to the Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Juan Chaves Pernett specializes in commercial law, regulatory compliance, and immigration law. His practice focuses on helping European entities enter the US market and resolve their legal issues abroad.
He has a background in law and international business, which allows him to combine legal expertise with a solid foundation in global business and financial strategy. As a lawyer licensed in both the US and the Czech Republic, he is uniquely qualified to help clients navigate the legal and business environments on both sides of the Atlantic. He also provides advice on regulatory compliance, including GDPR, tourism, and insurance, and helps clients meet regulatory requirements while achieving their business objectives.
In addition, Juan has extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly share purchase/subscription agreements, startup agreements, technology licensing agreements, intellectual property agreements, and SaaS contracts.
He has represented clients in state and federal courts in Florida and California, helping them effectively resolve legal disputes. He has also provided legal advice to companies operating in various states, such as Florida, Delaware, Ohio, New York, California, and others. Outside the U.S., he gained significant experience in corporate law as an in-house lawyer at Honeywell International Inc., where he managed hundreds of legal entities and oversaw their legal and regulatory compliance in the EU and international markets.
Juan also specializes in immigration law, advising individuals, businesses, and investors on immigration processes to the United States. He draws on his knowledge and experience as a U.S. government attorney in the areas of immigration, national security, and criminal law. He previously served in the Office of the Chief Legal Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS-ICE OPLA) in Miami and in the Serious Crimes Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit in South Florida.
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