Jorge E. Restrepo, P.A.

International Legal
Counsel &
Escrow Services

A U.S. law firm built for high-value cross-border transactions — combining legal authority, fiduciary fund management, and multi-jurisdictional execution capability.

Cross-Border Transactions IOLTA Escrow Corporate Structuring Member · The Florida Bar
01 — Firm Overview

A U.S. law firm for cross-border capital.

Jorge E. Restrepo, P.A. is a U.S.-based international law firm focused on complex cross-border transactions, secure escrow services, and strategic legal structuring for high-value international operations.

The firm serves Latin American clients, international investors, and multinational businesses requiring a trusted legal framework to execute transactions securely across jurisdictions.

01
Legal structuring
02
Transaction execution
03
Fiduciary fund management — IOLTA escrow
04
Regulatory compliance
02 — Core Value Proposition

Risk is structural
before it is
commercial.

International transactions — particularly those involving commodities, private investments, or emerging markets — are exposed to a familiar set of failures. The firm is structured to neutralize them at the legal level, not just the operational one.

Operating Principle

Structure precedes execution. Capital, contract, and counterparty are protected at the legal level — never on commercial assurance alone.

Risk 01
Counterparty risk
Risk 02
Fraud and misappropriation of funds
Risk 03
Lack of enforceable protections
Risk 04
Jurisdictional uncertainty

How the firm responds

Jorge E. Restrepo, P.A. addresses these risks by combining legal authority with operational execution capability — ensuring that transactions are not only structured properly, but also protected at the legal level.

06 — Representative Services

Four pillars, one mandate.

Engaged singly or as an integrated mandate — the firm's services map onto the full lifecycle of a cross-border transaction, from structure through execution and protection.

01
Service 01

International Transaction Counsel

  • Structuring and negotiation of cross-border deals
  • Risk allocation and execution oversight
  • Coordination with banks, counterparties, and logistics partners
02
Service 02

Escrow & Custodian Services

  • Attorney-managed IOLTA trust accounts
  • Conditional disbursement structures
  • Audit-grade traceability and compliance
03
Service 03

Precious Metals & Commodities Legal Advisory

  • Legal structuring of gold, silver, and commodity transactions
  • Advisory across Latin America, Africa, Middle East, and the United States
  • Review and negotiation of commodity SPAs
04
Service 04

Legal Due Diligence & Risk Advisory

  • Counterparty verification and background review
  • Transaction risk identification and mitigation
  • Contractual risk analysis and structural review
05
Service 05

Cross-Border Corporate Structuring

  • U.S., UAE, and offshore entity formation
  • Asset protection structures
  • International business structuring
06
Service 06

Private Client Services

  • U.S. trusts (revocable and irrevocable)
  • Cross-border estate planning
  • Asset protection and wealth structuring
07
Service 07

Contract Drafting & Legal Documentation

  • International commercial agreements
  • Escrow agreements and NDAs / NCNDs
  • Joint venture and investment agreements
08
Service 08

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

  • AML / KYC frameworks
  • Transaction transparency structures
  • FinCEN reporting guidance
09
Service 09

Strategic Legal & Business Advisory

  • Market entry strategies (U.S., UAE, emerging markets)
  • Transaction structuring and positioning
  • Cross-border operational advisory
03 — Escrow & Fund Protection

The Attorney
IOLTA structure.

The firm provides attorney-controlled escrow and custodial services, where client funds are held in a regulated U.S. IOLTA — Interest on Lawyers Trust Account.

Key features

Strict legal fiduciary obligations

Funds are held under enforceable duties — not commercial promises.

Conditional disbursement

Capital released only upon contractually defined milestones.

Full traceability & audit

Every movement is documented, transparent, and auditable on demand.

U.S. Bar compliance

Operated under state Bar rules governing client-fund custody.

Why this
matters

This framework provides substantially greater protection than informal escrow arrangements or consultant-held funds.

IOLTA
Attorney Trust Account
Interest on Lawyers Trust Account · Regulated
Regulated under Florida Bar Rules
Client funds legally segregated
Subject to audit and oversight
Enforceable fiduciary obligations
AML / KYC-aligned structuring
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership compliance
04 — Licensed Counsel vs. Consultants

Six reasons the choice
of advisor matters.

In high-value transactions, the choice of advisor materially impacts legal protection, enforceability, and risk exposure.

01

Attorney–Client Privilege

Communications with a licensed attorney are protected — meaning sensitive discussions remain confidential and legally shielded.

Licensed Firm
  • Sensitive details cannot be disclosed without consent
  • Strategic discussions remain legally protected
  • Protection extends across litigation and disputes
Consultants & Brokers
  • Communications may be discoverable in litigation
  • Subject to third-party disclosure
  • May be used adversely in a dispute
02

Fiduciary Duty & Legal Accountability

A licensed attorney owes clients a strict fiduciary duty. Violations carry real, enforceable consequences — including loss of license.

Licensed Firm
  • Duty of loyalty and duty of care
  • Duty to act in the client's best legal interest
  • Subject to professional discipline and civil liability
Consultants & Brokers
  • No equivalent enforceable fiduciary standard
  • Limited or contractual accountability
  • Significantly increases client risk exposure
03

Regulated Trust Accounts (IOLTA)

Attorney escrow accounts are highly regulated, audited, and legally required to keep client funds segregated.

Licensed Firm
  • Regulated under state Bar rules
  • Subject to audit and compliance oversight
  • Legal segregation of client funds
Consultants & Brokers
  • Often unregulated fund custody
  • No guarantee of segregation
  • Increased exposure to commingling
04

Legal Enforceability & Transaction Integrity

Only a licensed attorney can structure agreements that are defensible across jurisdictions and enforceable in arbitration or court.

Licensed Firm
  • Structures cross-jurisdictional agreements
  • Provides legal opinions and risk assessments
  • Drafts contracts defensible in arbitration / court
Consultants & Brokers
  • May assist commercially
  • No authority to provide legal protection
  • Contracts may not be enforceable as drafted
05

Dispute Readiness & Risk Mitigation

Transactions structured by counsel are positioned for efficient enforcement when disputes arise — reducing financial loss and delay.

Licensed Firm
  • Drafted with dispute scenarios in mind
  • Clear evidentiary frameworks
  • Positioned for efficient enforcement
Consultants & Brokers
  • Limited dispute design
  • Higher litigation risk
  • Enforcement delays and financial loss
06

Credibility with Financial Institutions

Transactions involving attorney oversight are more readily accepted by banks, KYC desks, and counterparties.

Licensed Firm
  • Increased trust from banks and counterparties
  • Improved KYC / AML acceptance
  • Enhanced credibility in negotiations
Consultants & Brokers
  • Variable institutional acceptance
  • Additional diligence often required
  • Lower negotiating leverage
05 — Founder & Principal

Jorge E. Restrepo, Esq.

Founder · International Attorney · Former U.S. Military Legal Officer

An attorney with a multi-disciplinary background spanning international law, sovereign-level advisory, cross-border transaction structuring, and U.S. regulatory compliance.

Relevant Experience

High-value international transactions

Aviation, energy, and sovereign-level mandates

  • Key role in $5.8B+ aircraft acquisitions (Boeing & Bombardier)
  • Structuring of oil & gas joint ventures and PPP frameworks
  • Advisory roles in sovereign-level investment and infrastructure
Government & international advisory

U.S. Department of State · Iraq operations

  • Legal advisor for U.S. State Department, Iraq theater
  • Legal and policy lead supporting Iraqi ministries
  • National procurement and investment frameworks
Private sector & cross-border business

Founder of multiple international entities

  • Entities founded in the United States, the UAE, and Iraq
  • Active in commodities, investment structuring, global trade
  • Multilingual, multi-jurisdictional execution capability
Regulatory & compliance

U.S. regulatory frameworks

  • Attorney trust account compliance (IOLTA)
  • AML / KYC-aligned transaction structuring
  • FinCEN Beneficial Ownership reporting compliance
07 — Target Clients

A concentrated mandate.

Segment 01
Latin American entrepreneurs & investors
Segment 02
High-net-worth individuals & family offices
Segment 03
Commodity traders & exporters
Segment 04
International businesses expanding into the U.S.
In international transactions where risk, complexity, and capital exposure are significant, engaging licensed legal counsel is not optional — it is essential.
Jorge E. Restrepo, P.A.
759 SW Federal Highway, Suite 304
Stuart, Florida — United States