LAWYER PROFILE

Vanessa Franyutti Johnstone

Latin America 2026

Nader Hayaux & Goebel

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects

Mexico

17 years ranked

Real Estate

Mexico

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel

Latin America

Practice Areas

Vanessa has more than 20 years of experience in real estate, finance and investment, projects and project finance, energy, structured finance, financing of public entities and M&A. She heads, together with other partners, the infrastructure, public-private partnerships and real estate practice areas. She has advised on large-scale projects including energy, power generation plants, transmission lines, hospitals, roads, transportation, water projects and correctional facilities, as well as tourism, commercial, residential and similar developments.

Career

Vanessa studied at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), attorney at law with honours, and has an LL.M. from University of Chicago Law School, Master of Laws.

Professional Memberships

Abogadas MX, ULI (Urband Land Mexico Institute), GRI LatAm committee Women in Real Estate.

Publications

Co-author of Latin Lawyer Reference – Public procurement, Mexico 2017; The Legal 500: Real Estate Country Comparative Guide, Mexico 2018 - 2020; and The Projects and Construction Review, Mexico Chapter 2019 - 2020.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Projects - Mexico

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Leading practitioner Vanessa Franyutti Johnstone is recognised by interviewees as a key name in the projects field in Mexico. She remains active in the development and financing of water plants, energy projects and transport infrastructure.

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Real Estate - Mexico

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar partner Vanessa Franyutti Johnstone plays a key role advising clients on real estate matters arising in the residential field in Mexico. She also displays significant expertise in handling real estate finance mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Vanessa Franyutti Johnstone masters reconciling technical complexity with business insight; she always finds a way. It's a pleasure to work with her.
ProjectsChambers Latin America
Vanessa Franyutti Johnstone is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She provides solid advice on all legal matters.
ProjectsChambers Latin America
Vanessa Franyutti Johnston is very experienced in sophisticated real estate trust mandates. She's highly knowledgeable of the applicable legislation.
Real EstateChambers Latin America
Vanessa Franyutti Johnstone is extremely focused, highly technical and deeply committed. She's a driving force that never stops, who perfectly aligns the interests of parties in negotiations.
Real EstateChambers Latin America