Katherine Amador

Described as “the lawyer who gets deals done,” Katherine Amador is a partner in Berger Singerman’s Miami office and a key member of the Business, Finance & Tax Team. Katherine is a consummate deal lawyer, known for leading clients in complicated transactions and overcoming obstacles to closing.  She has deep experience in complex, high-value real-estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and founder exits.  She is known for developing deep relationships with clients, representing numerous family offices in all their business and personal matters. 

On real estate matters, Katherine has extensive experience in complex real-estate transactions for private and institutional clients, representing regional and international developers and investors in real estate acquisitions, negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, and sales and development matters including vacant land, multi-family and other commercial property.  She has represented developer clients in the mass acquisition of condo units and follow on condominium termination efforts.  Katherine represents institutional lenders in commercial lending for various types of projects. Also, she represents both lenders and borrowers in loan work-outs and distressed business transactions, negotiating forbearance agreements, note sales and acquisitions and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transactions. She advises clients on real-estate litigation matters and has represented clients in multi-million-dollar commercial foreclosure matters, as well as disputes involving purchase and sale contracts and options, secured loans, inter-creditor agreements and title matters. Clients have sought Katherine’s advice and aid in enforcing and defending secured claims, including foreclosure, receivership, guaranty enforcement, and lender liability and bad faith claims. 

On corporate matters, Katherine also represents public and private companies in connection with complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, financings and general corporate matters.  She also advises boards, management, special committees, and investment banking firms on domestic and international corporate transactions. Katherine has built a specialty in assisting founders of successful companies grow, plan and secure multi-million dollar exit events. 

Katherine is a trusted advisor to family offices and high-net-worth individuals, particularly from Latin America, offering comprehensive legal guidance tailored to their unique needs. She assists families in acquiring significant residential and commercial assets, structuring corporate entities, managing financial transactions, and integrating tax, estate, and succession planning into their strategies. Her ability to seamlessly navigate cross-border investments and legal compliance has made her a go-to resource for families establishing or expanding their U.S. presence.
A native Spanish speaker with deep roots in Latin America, Katherine frequently advises international clients on corporate formation, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance matters. She has collaborated with top law firms in over fifteen Central and South American countries to deliver seamless cross-border legal solutions. Her expertise bridges the gap between Latin America and the U.S., enabling clients to navigate the complexities of international transactions with confidence.

Katherine’s ability to combine legal acumen with business insight has earned her a reputation as the go-to attorney for corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, complex real estate deals, and family office planning. Whether closing intricate deals or resolving disputes, Katherine’s “get-it-done” approach ensures her clients achieve their goals.