Miguel Romero

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Miguel Romero

Managing Partner, Romero Velázquez Abogados

Miguel Romero is a seasoned legal professional with a distinguished focus on corporate law, commercial contracts and transactions, real estate, foreign trade, and tax matters. He has played a pivotal role in the incorporation and successful soft-landing of numerous multinational companies in Mexico, including a range of innovative IT startups. Miguel’s comprehensive expertise enables him to navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions and provide strategic legal guidance that ensures smooth business operations in a rapidly evolving market.

Representative Matters:

Security Interest Structures: Provided expert legal advice on a variety of security interest structures, including pledges, mortgages, and guarantee trusts, particularly for significant loan transactions facilitated by major financing entities and banks.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Real Estate Transactions: Conducted comprehensive due diligence and managed purchase transactions for the acquisition of companies, as well as various real estate properties across Mexico. This includes industrial, residential, commercial, and tourism properties and developments. His involvement extends to complex transactions such as real estate trusts, easements, sale/leasebacks, title insurance, and condominium structuring.

Contractual and Security Interest Advisory: Represented and advised multiple financing entities, banks, and corporations on a wide array of contracts and security interest structures, ensuring robust legal frameworks that safeguard client interests.

Tax Advisory: Provided strategic advice to multinational and Mexican companies on the treatment of Federal and Local Taxes applicable to various transactions, ensuring compliance and optimising tax efficiency.

Career

Before founding Romero Velázquez Abogados, Miguel Romero built an impressive career with extensive experience in both private practice and in-house legal roles.

He began his legal career at the prestigious law firm Cuesta Campos, where he specialised in commercial, financial, and civil contracts and transactions, as well as real estate and corporate advisory for multinational companies. His work involved navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring that his clients received top-tier legal guidance across various sectors.

Miguel further honed his expertise at Moreno Talamantes y Lona Abogados, a well-regarded law firm and notary public office, where he handled a diverse array of commercial and civil transactions. His practice included significant work in real estate and banking transactions, adding depth to his experience in these critical areas of law.

In addition to his private practice experience, Miguel served as in-house counsel at Citi-Banamex, one of the leading international banking institutions. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the preparation and negotiation of complex loan agreements and security interest strategies, further enhancing his proficiency in financial law and corporate finance.

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish.

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