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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Our Mexican Real Estate Practice provides clients with integrated legal services for virtually all phases and stages of a project. Our client base comprises a broad range of property developers, lenders, investment managers, opportunity funds, Mexican Real Estate Investment Trusts (FIBRAS & CKD) and private owners. We advise clients on a variety of matters involving diverse forms of commercial, industrial, recreational and residential real estate.

The scope of our real estate finance capabilities spans virtually every major income-producing property sector and asset type, including office, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, fixed-based operations, marinas, golf courses, hospitality and leisure.

We understand the objectives of financial institutions’ lending programs and offer an experienced perspective through our lawyers’ knowledge of the capital markets, the wider financial industry and real estate cycles. 

The practice handles domestic and cross-border real estate matters, including real estate structured finance and joint ventures, in connection with the acquisition and development of real estate for commercial, industrial and hospitality and leisure sectors.

We are well-suited to leverage our real estate experience with property developers, REITs, opportunity funds and private investors to assist lenders in streamlining their commercial real estate lending strategy for specific borrower groups.

Industries (17)

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Agriculture
  • Banks
  • Consumer Goods &Retail
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality & Hotels
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Services
  • Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Technology, Media & Entretainment
  • Transport & Logistics

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Mexico

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig is a stellar international firm with an excellent reputation in the real estate ambit in Mexico. The solid practice group is held in high esteem for its transactional prowess, and routinely handles property development and joint ventures in the hospitality field. The firm continues to win mandates to advise on sales and acquisitions, negotiate build-to-suit lease agreements and handle real estate finance matters. The real estate team is also recognised as a first port of call for national and multinational clients such as hotel conglomerates, investors, FIBRAs and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig represented Royal Caribbean Cruises in its USD292 million acquisition of the Port of Costa Maya and related properties for the development of a tourism and hospitality destination in Mexico.

Strengths

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  • Each transaction we handle with Greenberg Traurig is different, yet we consistently receive the same high standard of service and responsiveness. We are very pleased with the level and quality of service we receive from the firm.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Greenberg Traurig consistently exceeds expectations. The team combines strong commercial awareness with a deep understanding of the client, enabling it to anticipate issues and provide practical guidance on how to address them.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez
    Band 1José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez

    José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez

    Esteemed partner José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez continues to offer extensive experience advising clients in the Mexican real estate sphere. He has significant expertise in real estate finance and corporate transactions in this sector.

    • José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez is a strong leader who is always approachable and brings extensive knowledge to his work.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
    • José Antonio Diez de Bonilla is highly engaged. He anticipates my needs, communicates proactively and always takes the time to explain matters clearly, helping me get to the heart of every issue.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Gerardo Carrillo Valadez
    Band 2Gerardo Carrillo Valadez

    Gerardo Carrillo Valadez

    Well-regarded partner Gerardo Carrillo Valadez regularly counsels clients on notable deals such as land acquisitions and the establishment of joint ventures for the purpose of developing major real estate projects in Mexico.

    • Gerardo Carrillo Valadez consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of real estate law while adding significant value from a business perspective. His responsiveness and availability are excellent and he remains a trusted adviser to our company.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Carlos Freaner
    Band 4Carlos Freaner

    Carlos Freaner

    Partner Carlos Freaner continues to elicit market recognition for his real estate practice in the hospitality and luxury residential fields in Mexico.

    • Carlos Freaner demonstrates strong technical expertise in real estate matters and a professional approach. His involvement is invaluable in helping advance key issues.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Carlos Sugich
    Band 4Carlos Sugich

    Carlos Sugich

    Solid practitioner Carlos Sugich boasts extensive experience advising clients from the hospitality field on cross-border real estate transactions between the USA and Mexico.
    • Carlos Sugich is a key lawyer whose experience and expertise speak for themselves. He is a highly accomplished practitioner who delivers excellent and reliable service.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingJulio Sardina
    Up and ComingJulio Sardina

    Julio Sardina

    Up-and-coming partner Julio Sardina handles real estate transactions for a range of clients in Mexico, advising on real estate asset acquisitions and joint ventures.

    • Julio Sardina delivers exceptional client service, commercial insight and expertise in handling complex matters. He is a knowledgeable and creative lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

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