Coral Gables, FL — March 12, 2026 — Barakat + Bossa is pleased to announce that Partners Brian Barakat and Giacomo Bossa, together with Attorney Elizabeth M. Arritola, have authored the Florida chapters in the latest Real Estate Litigation Global Practice Guide published by Chambers and Partners.
The firm contributed both the Law & Practice and Trends & Developments chapters, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing real estate disputes in Florida and the evolving legal developments shaping the state’s real estate market.
In the Law & Practice chapter, Barakat + Bossa analyzes the legal and procedural landscape surrounding real estate disputes in Florida, including landlord-tenant conflicts, foreclosure actions, joint venture disputes, guarantor liability, provisional remedies, receiverships, bankruptcy-related issues, and arbitration in real estate transactions. The chapter also highlights key distinctions between residential and commercial tenancies and explains how Florida courts approach remedies such as injunctive relief, foreclosure proceedings, and disputes involving distressed real estate assets.
The firm’s Trends & Developments chapter examines the rapidly evolving regulatory and litigation landscape following the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse. The article analyzes the impact of Florida’s post-Surfside legislative reforms—including SB 4-D, SB 154, and HB 913—which introduced statewide structural inspection requirements, mandatory reserve funding, and enhanced compliance obligations for condominium associations. These changes have significantly increased litigation related to inspections, special assessments, condominium terminations, and redevelopment strategies for aging properties across Florida.
“Florida’s real estate market continues to evolve quickly as litigation, regulation, and redevelopment pressures intersect,” said Giacomo Bossa, Partner at Barakat + Bossa and a Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer. “Through this guide, we aimed to provide practical insight into the legal considerations and disputes that developers, investors, lenders, and property owners are navigating in today’s market.”
The publication reflects Barakat + Bossa’s extensive experience advising clients in complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and business conflicts. The firm regularly represents developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and business owners in matters involving distressed real estate assets, joint venture disputes, foreclosure litigation, condominium disputes, and high-stakes commercial conflicts.
The full publication is available here: Real Estate Litigation 2026 – USA – Florida | Global Practice Guides | Chambers and Partners
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Barakat + Bossa is a Chambers-ranked international business law firm trusted by entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and multinational corporations for more than two decades. The firm is renowned for its strategic, results-driven counsel in high-stakes legal matters. With a multicultural team fluent in more than a dozen languages, Barakat + Bossa helps clients navigate the U.S. legal market with clarity and confidence, serving businesses in Florida and around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Guided by its philosophy—Trained to Protect + Win—the firm combines deep legal expertise, relentless preparation, and a culture of scholarship and innovation. Its attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields and are committed to staying at the forefront of business law through publishing, teaching, and advanced training.
