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Andrés Pizarro Suárez

Andrés Pizarro Suárez

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by SMPS Legal

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.

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.

Clients

Represents multinational companies in sectors including real estate, retail, manufacturing, mining, hospitality, and logistics, among others.

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.

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.

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

Languages Spoken

Spanish and English

Industry Sector Expertise

- Real Estate

- Private Equity

- Hospitality & Leisure

- Transportation & Logistics

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Mexico

Key sectors

Family Offices and High Net WorthLeisure and HospitalityNot for Profit / CharityProperty, Construction and InfrastructureFinancial Investors

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Mexico

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Co-head of department Andrés Pizarro Suárez garners praise for his track record in the corporate sphere in Mexico, specifically for advising real estate clients.

Real Estate - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Active partner Andrés Pizarro Suárez continues obtaining market commendation for his real estate practice, which includes notable activity on hospitality projects in Mexico.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Andrés Pizarro Suárez possesses knowledge and the ability to execute M&A transactions.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers Latin America
  • Andrés Pizarro Suárez provides an excellent service. He is always focused on solving the needs of his clients.

    Real EstateChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at SMPS Legal (4)

Mexico

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