Latin America
Practice Areas
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) • Joint Ventures • Real Estate • Restructurings • Investments • Corporate & Regulatory Matters
Career
Andrés has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate, restructurings, investments, and corporate and regulatory matters. He actively represents national and international clients in corporate, civil, finance, and commercial transactions
across diverse industries.
He is recognized as an expert in compliance, including anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, and advises clients on regulatory compliance and the implementation of ethical and transparent business processes.
In the real estate sector, Andrés has advised developers, creditors, and investors in transactions involving purchases, leasing, financing, development, construction, and liens on real estate assets such as offices, retail outlets, shopping centers, industrial facilities, mines, residential and mixed-use properties, and hospitality establishments.
Committed to building long-term relationships of trust, he ensures deep understanding of his clients’ objectives and takes personal involvement in achieving their business goals. His advisory work is marked by a hands-on approach and dedication to delivering results.
Languages Spoken
Spanish and English
Professional Memberships
- Member, Pro Bono Committee, SMPS Legal
- Member, ANADE (Mexican Business Lawyers Association)
- Active Member, GRI Club Latam
Publications
- Contributor, Mexico Chapter of Real Estate Laws and Regulations 2024 (ICLG), covering key topics relating to leasing, investment, development, and financing.
Personal
Dedicated to building long-term client relationships based on trust and a deep understanding of business objectives. Committed to delivering solutions with personal involvement and total dedication.
Clients
Represents multinational companies in sectors including real estate, retail, manufacturing, mining, hospitality, and logistics, among others.
Work Highlights
- Advised Cimbra Capital in the due diligence, negotiation, and acquisition of a participation in a vehicle holding title to a high-end multi-purpose real estate development in Tijuana, Mexico.
- Advised T69 in the corporate restructure, development, and commercialization of a landmark 58-story building in Mexico City, comprising 30,000 square meters of office space, 64 apartments, and the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Mexico; now the second tallest building in the city.
- Advised Fortem Capital on a second CKD issuance totaling up to USD $91.5 million, with participation from institutional investors in Mexico’s pension system and private sector, to be invested in real estate assets and the acquisition of built properties.
- Advised Fortem Capital in a joint venture with GBM Real Estate for the development of a luxury residential and touristic project in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.
Industry Sector Expertise
- Real Estate
- Private Equity
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Transportation & Logistics
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Mexico
Education
Universidad Panamericana
L.L.M. in Busines and Corporate Law
2016 - 2018
Escuela Libre de Derecho
Law Degree
1994 - 1998
Awards
Real Estate (Mexico), Band 4 – 2 Years Ranked
Chambers Latin America 2025
2025
Corporate/M&A (Mexico), Band 6 – 1 Year Ranked
Chambers Latin America 2025
2025
Next Generation Partner
Legal 500 Latin America
2024