Boris Jaskille

Get to know Boris

Boris Jaskille is a Capital Member of Ferraiuoli, Vice-Chair of our Corporate Practice, and member of our Government and Legislative Affairs, and Tax Incentives and Credits Practice Groups. His areas of practice include general corporate and contract law, mergers and acquisitions, and tax exemption and economic development incentives including Acts 20 and 22, Act 73, and R&D credits.

Boris joined the firm in 2009 after working for several years in matters related to economic development in Puerto Rico, including government and legislative affairs, developing and implementing public policy and assisting global companies successfully complete due diligence, site selection and expansion plans on the Island.

From 2006 to 2008, Boris served as Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO), Puerto Rico’s leading investment promotion agency, in charge of fostering foreign direct investment in life sciences manufacturing, IT and aerospace, R&D and related high technology sectors. During his tenure, he served as a member of the Steering/Technical Committee for the drafting of the Puerto Rico Economic Incentives Act of 2008 (Act 73), and led delegations of business and industry leaders during promotional road shows across the United States.

From March 2001 to December 2003, Boris worked in the Office of the Governor as Deputy Advisor on Economic Development and Finance, where he collaborated in the implementation of the government’s platform on Economic Development, Finance and related areas including Industrial Development, Tourism, Agriculture and Commerce.

Boris has served as a member of several Board of Directors of Government and private sector economic development entities, including the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, the Port of the Americas Authority, the Puerto Rico Trade Company, the Economic Development Bank of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Land Administration, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, and the Bioprocesses Development and Training Complex.

Why Ferraiuoli?

Ferraiuoli attorneys are sharp, driven and focused. We handle and close complex corporate transactions and at the same time explore new areas of the law, understand innovation and take pride in assisting entrepreneurs and technology-driven ventures.

We have the ability and experience to offer corporate, tax and IP advice on technical matters ranging from technology agreements to R&D incentives, from IP protection to licensing, which continues to give Ferraiuoli an edge amongst technology entrepreneurs.

Bottom line – our vibe is different. We are modern, we are passionate and we are available 24/7.

Why do your clients come to you?

In sum, because I have the ability to advise them from beginning to end and execute.

On the economic development side, I develop the initial strategy and approach in presenting projects to government officials, identifying applicable incentives, negotiating tax grants and related agreements, and targeting ideal manufacturing or required facilities.

On the M&A side, I project-manage a transaction from day one, negotiating LOIs, overseeing due diligence, and drafting acquisition agreements and closing documents.

What do you find most rewarding?

Brainstorming with a client and discussing alternate courses of action on day one, completing milestones along the way, and bringing projects to fruition to their complete satisfaction, whether in the form of groundbreaking ceremonies, approved tax grants, executed agreements or closed transactions.

Education

• Boston College Law School, J.D., 1999
• Boston College, B.B.A. in Economics and Hispanic Literature, cum laude, 1996

Bar Admissions

• Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Affiliations

• Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, Government Affairs Committee, Tax Committee, Former President of Competitiveness Committee
• Board Member of Niños de Nueva Esperanza, Inc.