Latin America
Practice Areas
Bernardo Llaca is the founding partner of the Firm Macdonel, Cuesta, Llaca & Esquivel and a distinguished leader in the Corporate, M&A, and Tax practice areas.
With over 25 years of experience, he has built a solid reputation advising national and international companies across diverse industries, including industrial, commercial, and service sectors. Bernardo has played a key role in structuring and executing complex cross-border transactions, representing both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions that involve negotiations with leading legal and accounting firms, as well as counterparties of varying sizes and jurisdictions.
Renowned for his hands-on approach, Bernardo personally leads and coordinates every stage of the transaction process, ensuring strategic alignment, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for clients. His deep understanding of corporate and tax structures, combined with his ability to navigate intricate negotiations, provides a distinctive advantage in delivering comprehensive and pragmatic solutions in highly competitive business environments.
Career
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana (Ibero), Mexico City.
Postgraduate in Corporate Law, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM).
Public International Law, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas.
International Comparative Management, Richland College, Dallas, Texas.
First Interdisciplinary Course on Systems Against Unfair International Trade Practices of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, Colegio de México.
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association.
Publications
Conference: Lending and Investment in Mexico” – Establishing a Presence as a Lender in Mexico – Dallas, Texas
Conference Updated on Corporate Laws – Mexico City
Conference Legal Forum – Important Consideration Regarding Licenses and Transferring of Technology – Mexico City
Speaker at the Corporate Law Postgraduate – Corporate and Business Postgraduate Universidad Iberoamericana – León, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Publication of the article High Tech Product Liability – AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers – Florence, Italia