Avi Benayoun

Avi Benayoun, Chair of the Fort Lauderdale Litigation Practice, is a first-chair business litigator who represents private equity firms, investors, real estate developers, financial institutions, and business leaders in high-stakes disputes where control of a business, investment, or assets is at stake. Clients turn to him for complex matters involving corporate governance, M&A litigation, real estate disputes, and high-value commercial claims. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Business Litigation, South Florida Legal Guide as “Top Lawyer,” and Fort Lauderdale Illustrated “Top Lawyers,” Avi is known for his ability to simplify complex disputes, develop creative strategies, and deliver approaches that align with clients’ broader goals. His practice spans trials, arbitrations, and negotiated resolutions - with a track record of securing heavily contested litigation wins, eight-figure settlements, and leading over $1 Billion worth of commercial foreclosures and work-out matters dating back to the 2008 financial crisis. Avi is also at the forefront of leveraging advanced technologies, including AI-driven litigation tools, to deliver strategic results with greater efficiency translating to cost savings for clients.

Concentrations

•Partnership and Shareholder disputes
•Business divorce matters
•Commercial foreclosures and work-outs
•Commercial landlord/tenant litigation
•COVID-19 related litigation including applicability of force majeure provisions
•Section 230 litigation under the Computer Decency Act codified under 47 U.S.C. 230
•Health care litigation
•Pre and post mergers litigation
•Corporate governance and disputes
•Contract disputes
•Lender liability litigation
•Construction litigation
•Real estate brokerage disputes and licensure
•Business torts
•Trademark infringement
•Insurance coverage litigation
•Deceptive and unfair trade practices
•Employer/Employee noncompetition litigation
•Trade secrets
•eDiscovery/eRetention litigation
•Corporate governance disputes

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2022-2026
•Selected, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2023
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2021
•Member, Winning Team, 'M&A Deal of the Year (Over $1 Billion to $5 Billion)' for Platform Specialty Products Corporation (f/k/a Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited) acquisition of MacDermid, Incorporated and related entities, The M&A Advisor’s 6th Annual International M&A Awards, 2014