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Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 5 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Aviation, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, restructuring, project finance and infrastructure, procurement and privatization, public-private partnerships, energy and gas, and, corporate.

Career

Juan Carlos is the head of the transactional and financial practice of the firm with 30 years of experience providing advice to various local and international entities in the development and implementation of investment and manufacturing projects in Mexico. His talent, practical and business sense, and deep knowledge of the areas in which he specializes, have earned him multiple awards in Mexico and abroad, making him one of the most recognized corporate lawyers in the country.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA)

US-MEXICO Bar Association

Former Chairman of the Energy Committee of the Franco-Mexican Chamber of Commerce

Secretary and member of the Board of Directors and of committees in various companies, including Airbus Helicopters México, Airbus Helicopters México-Querétaro, Banco Invex, Invex Grupo Financiero, Invex Controladora, Airmat México, Kleiberit Adhesives México, Quali-Process Latin America, Stahl de México, ThyssenKrupp Automotive Systems de México, ThyssenKrupp Presta de México and XL Seguros México, among others.

Publications

Author of articles on legal issues related to the impact of structural reforms in Mexico, public-private partnerships, oil and gas, as well as aeronautical projects, for media such as Oil & Gas Financial Journal, Mexico Oil & Gas Review, Mergermarket, Time Magazine, Forbes, Expansión, Bloomberg, El Financiero, El Economista, LatinLawyer, LatinFinance, Excélsior, Airline Economics, Aviation News, among others.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Aviation - Mexico

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Renowned partner Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero remains highly regarded for his handling of financial mandates and regulatory issues in the aviation sphere.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Mexico

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mexico City-based department head Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero advises clients on matters arising in the oil and gas and power sectors, such as the negotiation of power purchase agreements and the development of energy infrastructure.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Mexico

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mexico City-based department head Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero advises clients on matters arising in the oil and gas and power sectors, such as the negotiation of power purchase agreements and the development of energy infrastructure.

Projects - Mexico

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Mexico City-based partner and co-head of department Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero can claim solid experience representing lenders in infrastructure project finance transactions, covering a variety of sectors.

Strengths

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  • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is a wonderful person and a tireless lawyer, always full of ideas and energy. His approach inspires complete trust and peace of mind.

    AviationChambers Latin America
  • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is an excellent aviation lawyer in Mexico. His level of sophistication is very strong.

    AviationChambers Latin America
  • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is very intelligent and also highly business-oriented. He knows how to synthesise information effectively and quickly grasp the problem and what needs to be done.

    Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Latin America
  • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is a very devoted lawyer who delivers what he promises in his services.

    ProjectsChambers Latin America
  • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is highly responsive, well connected and very smart.

    Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers Latin America

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