GABRIEL (GABY) VALDES counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and other corporate transactions involving primarily private equity sponsors, fundless sponsors, family offices, and other public and private companies. He also advises his clients on a broad range of non-transactional corporate, governance, and strategic planning matters, drawing on his experience with clients from a variety of industries and market capitalizations to provide practical and creative counseling.
Gaby is a founding partner of the firm’s Miami office, member of the Miami office’s Recruiting Committee, and member of the firm’s Pro Bono and Public Interest Law Committee. Outside of the firm, he is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law where he teaches courses on advanced transactional skills and drafting private equity documents. Gaby has also guest lectured at the University of Miami Herbert Business School on M&A matters.
Gaby’s leadership and experience in M&A and Private Equity has earned him recognition from industry publications including:
- Daily Business Review Florida Legal Awards, “On the Rise” (2023)
- Daily Business Review, Deal Maker, M&A (2014)
- Daily Business Review, Deal Maker, Finance (2014)