ATLANTA (January 13, 2026) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (“SGR”) is pleased to announce the arrival of Counsel Javier Gonzalez to the Firm’s Atlanta office.
“We are pleased to welcome Javier to our Corporate and International Practices,” said Michael Kraus, leader of the International Practice. “His extensive cross-border experience and deep connections within the Latin American and Hispanic business communities will be instrumental as we continue to expand our international capabilities and support clients throughout Latin America.”
Mr. Gonzalez advises domestic and international clients on mergers and acquisitions and business transactions, serving as counsel on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. He supports both inbound and outbound transactions involving Latin America, represents U.S. Hispanic-owned businesses, and advises U.S. companies with a global presence.
With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Gonzalez counsels clients across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution and franchising, food manufacturing and logistics, and construction. His work frequently involves helping businesses enter new markets or expand existing operations through cross-border strategies, corporate structuring, acquisitions, and day-to-day corporate governance and commercial contracting.
SGR’s Corporate Law Practice provides full-service legal counsel to publicly-held corporations, middle-market enterprises, and closely-held and family-owned businesses across all stages of the business life cycle, including growth strategies, acquisitions, and exits. To learn more, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/practices/corporate/
SGR’s International Law Practice advises clients on cross-border transactions, international investments, and global business operations. The Firm regularly assists foreign companies establishing U.S. operations and U.S. companies expanding abroad, offering multilingual and culturally informed legal solutions. To learn more, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/practices/international-law/
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s nearly 350 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 14 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C.