Coral Gables, FL — August 20, 2026 — Barakat + Bossa is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
The 2027 honorees include Managing Partner Brian Barakat, Partner Rich Richards, and Angelique Gulla, with recognitions spanning Corporate Law, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditor rights.
Brian Barakat
Selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, Barakat was recognized in:
- Corporate Law
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Litigation – Real Estate
The 2027 edition marks his fifth consecutive year of recognition, having been included annually since 2023.
As Managing Partner of Barakat + Bossa, Barakat focuses his practice on complex business disputes and serves as a strategic advisor to businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives navigating significant legal and commercial matters.
Rich Richards
Richards has been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for the first time, receiving recognition in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
A Partner at Barakat + Bossa and a board-certified aviation attorney, Richards has built a distinguished practice representing clients in sophisticated aviation matters. His recognition in bankruptcy and creditor rights further reflects the breadth of his experience across complex commercial matters, including issues that can intersect with aviation, asset recovery, creditor enforcement, and distressed situations.
This first Best Lawyers recognition adds another dimension to Richards’ established reputation in the aviation sector and highlights the multidisciplinary experience he brings to clients navigating complex business and asset-related matters.
Angelique Gulla
Gulla has earned her first recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, receiving recognition in:
- Commercial Litigation
A graduate of Barakat + Bossa’s Incubator Program, Gulla has continued to develop her commercial litigation practice at the firm. The Incubator Program provides attorneys with practical training and hands-on experience designed to strengthen their litigation skills and professional development.
Her inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America marks an important milestone in her continued professional growth and developing litigation practice.
Continued Recognition Across the Firm
The 2027 recognitions reflect the depth and breadth of Barakat + Bossa’s legal team—from sustained recognition across multiple years to first-time honorees whose work demonstrates the firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities.
Best Lawyers® recognitions are based on a peer-review process in which attorneys evaluate the professional abilities of their peers within their respective geographic regions and practice areas.
ABOUT BARAKAT + BOSSA
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.
