Shawn S. Amuial

Shawn Amuial is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office. Mr. Amuial focuses his practice on general real estate matters, including the representation of commercial developers in connection with the acquisition, disposition, joint venture negotiation, financing, development, construction and leasing of multifamily, retail, industrial and office projects.

Mr. Amuial also acts as outside general counsel to several commercial developers and family offices, managing all legal matters related to their real estate business. Furthermore, he works closely with the firm's Private Wealth Services practice group and regularly advises high-net-worth individuals and family offices in connection with their acquisition and disposition of commercial and luxury residential properties.

Among his representative matters, Mr. Amuial advised:

• a developer in the acquisition, development and joint venture negotiation of a more than $1 billion luxury mixed-use development in Miami-Dade County
• a developer in the sale of a $240 million mixed-use development
• a seller in the sale of a $200 million national convenience store chain
• a lessor in the negotiation of a ground lease for a multi-acre, mixed-use development site
• a developer in the negotiation of construction financing for a $100 million mixed-use, student housing development
• a developer in ground lease, development and construction loan financing for a waterfront master-planned development
• an investor in a $400 million joint venture for a mixed-use development
• a developer in the acquisition, joint venture negotiation and development of a $500 million residential condominium development
• a developer in the assemblage acquisition, strategic development planning and financing in connection with a $700 million development of a mixed-use, master-planned urban community
• a land owner in the negotiation of a $200 million joint venture for a master-planned, single-family home development
• a lender in a $115 million financing of a mixed-use development
• a lender in loan portfolio and real estate-owned (REO) sales

Complementing his practice, Mr. Amuial is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced legal technology into his work. He leverages cutting-edge AI tools for efficient document review, enhanced due diligence and sophisticated data analysis in complex transactions. His innovative approach includes utilizing machine learning algorithms for contract analysis, AI-powered research platforms for regulatory compliance and predictive analytics for risk assessment. His technology-forward practice allows him to deliver more accurate and comprehensive counsel to developers, financial institutions, family offices and other clients while maintaining the highest standards of service. Mr. Amuial regularly writes and speaks about the intersection of AI and the practice of law, sharing insights on how emerging technologies are transforming traditional legal practices. Mr. Amuial's AI and advanced legal technology successes include:

• the development of a document automation suite for a national asset manager to effortlessly generate new leases, event space licenses and vendor contracts
• the creation of loan documentation automation solutions for regional banks
• the implementation of lease abstraction software solutions in connection with real property portfolio acquisitions

Mr. Amuial has repeatedly been recognized by leading industry publications such as The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers and Daily Business Review (including earning the distinctions of "Top Dealmaker of the Year Award" for Mixed Use in 2016 and "Innovator" in 2022) for his work managing complex, multifaceted real estate transactions.