Elena Otero

Elena Otero is a transactional attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office primarily practicing in the areas of real estate, finance and banking law, with a focus on commercial lending and real estate transactions.

Ms. Otero counsels local, national and international financial institutions and lenders in commercial lending transactions, including construction and permanent real estate financing, healthcare real estate finance, commercial and industrial loans, and asset-based lending. She also represents clients in the acquisition, development, leasing (including sale-leaseback, triple-net and build-to-suit lease transactions), disposition and financing of commercial and residential real estate.

Ms. Otero's experience advising developers includes representation in various types of projects such as land development, condominiums, mixed-use developments, hotels, restaurants, retail and office buildings. Additionally, that representation usually involves navigating contractual, zoning and other developmental issues that arise as project development evolves. She also assists clients with management of real estate assets and a multitude of contractual agreements, including subleases, licenses and assignment agreements.

Ms. Otero also represents institutional and private lending clients with licensing, regulatory and compliance matters.

Lastly, Ms. Otero serves as the editor of Holland & Knight's South Florida Gateway Annual Report and one of two mentor coordinators for the Miami office. She is also active in her community, currently serving, among other positions, on the board of directors for the Children's Home Society of Florida's Southeastern Division (Miami-Dade County), the Women United Executive Committee for United Way Miami, and the Women's Leadership Council for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.