Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Jon Lyman has joined the firm’s Miami office as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group, further bolstering Foley’s South Florida presence as part of its strategic national expansion.

Lyman advises corporate, investment banking, private equity, and private clients on a wide range of transactions, including high-profile mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, investment transactions, and debt and equity offerings. As a C-suite and board-level advisor, Lyman is regularly called upon by directors and officers for counsel regarding transformative transactions, including on finance matters and international debt and equity trading compliance.

“Jon is a highly-regarded transactions lawyer with impressive cross-border experience that will add significant value to our growing corporate practice and clients, especially those in the dynamic South Florida market,” said Steven Vazquez, chair of Foley’s Business Law Department. “Since launching our first Florida office nearly 40 years ago, Foley has established a leading presence across the state. Jon is an excellent addition to the team as we continue to focus on expanding our presence in Florida and growing our corporate practice nationally.”