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Eduardo Villanueva

Eduardo Villanueva

Latin America 2027

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Villanueva Ortiz Abogados, S.C.
 Villanueva Ortiz Abogados, S.C.

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Real Estate

Mexico

4 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Mexico

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Villanueva Ortiz Abogados, S.C.

Latin America

Practice Areas

Eduardo has more than 25 years of experience advising all types of financial institutions, both national and international, in financing operations (including structured financing and project finance) structuring and loan restructuring, specializing real estate finance in the industrial, hotel, housing, office, and retail sectors.

Furthermore, he has advised real estate funds and investors alike in the structuring of their investments in Mexico with respect to the acquisition, sale, financing, development and administration of real estate assets in various sectors.

His recent portfolio includes industrial operations for $1,274,000,000.00 USD, housing and mixed-use for $462,000,000.00 USD, and tourism-hospitality for $1,855,000,000.00 USD, covering flagship projects such as “St. Regis, Costa Mujeres”, “Waldorf Astoria, Los Cabos”, “Sha Wellness, Cancun”, “The Sky, Merida”, “Anima Village, Los Cabos”, “Four Seasons, Costa Palmas”, “Hyatt Regency”, and industrial developments in different geographical locations throughout the Mexican Republic.

Career

Eduardo graduated as an attorney from the Universidad Panamericana of Mexico City, received a postgraduate degree in Economic and Corporate Law, and also received a postgraduate degree in Civil Law from the same university.

He worked in the Chicago Office of international law firm Mayer Brown, where he was involved in major financing transactions and strengthened his international practice. Afterwards, having returned to Mexico, he became a founding Partner of Mexican law firm Nader, Hayaux & Goebel, where he was the head of the Real Estate and Banking & Finance Departments.

In December of 2023, Eduardo and the Real Estate and Banking & Finance Departments' lawyers decided to start Villanueva Ortiz Abogados, where they continue to serve their clients with experience and technical knowledge that far distinguish them from other firms.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Banking & Finance - Mexico

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Partner Eduardo Villanueva continues to be lauded by his clients for being particularly active on hospitality financing deals in Mexico.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Eduardo Villanueva is an excellent lawyer and negotiator, with a remarkable ability to find solutions that are both beneficial and acceptable to all parties.

    Real EstateChambers Latin America

  • Eduardo Villanueva is a solid banking and finance lawyer, committed to delivering excellent client service and demonstrating strong technical expertise.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

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