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Real Estate | Latin America
Mexico
In-depth overview
MEXICO: An introduction
JURISDICTION
After GDP growth of 3.9% in 2022 and 3.1% in 2023, the Mexican economy has slowed down in 2024. Thi...
Authored by Nader Hayaux & Goebel, Michell Nader Schekaiban
In-depth overview
MEXICO: An introduction to Real Estate
PRACTICE AREA
Understanding the real estate market in Mexico is crucial due to its dynamic nature and the varying...
Authored by CANNIZZO, Enrique Garcia, Marco Cannizzo, Carlo B. Cannizzo, Stefano Amato, Karla Fajardo
Rankings overview for Departments
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Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Alejandro Trujillo TA Trujillo Abogados6 Years Ranked- Carlo B. Cannizzo CANNIZZO12 Years Ranked
Carlos De Icaza Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.16 Years Ranked
Daniel Saltzberg Koris Sainz Abogados15 Years Ranked
Francisco Montalvo Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enriquez, S.C.16 Years Ranked
Gerardo Carrillo Valadez Greenberg Traurig, S.C.7 Years Ranked
Javier Domínguez Torrado Ritch Mueller7 Years Ranked
Juan Bernardo Garcia-Garza Baker McKenzie15 Years Ranked
María Teresa Paillés SMPS Legal12 Years Ranked
Band 3
Alfredo Chávez Goyeneche Pérez-Llorca7 Years Ranked
Ángel Domínguez de Pedro Hogan Lovells7 Years Ranked
Carlos Ibarra Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego, S.C.12 Years Ranked
César Armando Lechuga Perezanta CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC7 Years Ranked
Enrique Lorente Ludlow CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SC13 Years Ranked
Lorenza Langarica O'Hea Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.14 Years Ranked- Michell Nader Schekaiban Nader Hayaux & Goebel16 Years Ranked
Rafael Villamar Ramos Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C.16 Years Ranked
Band 4
Andrés Pizarro Suárez SMPS Legal1 Years Ranked
Carlos Freaner Snell & Wilmer LLP1 Years Ranked
Diego Gómez Haro Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C.3 Years Ranked
Eduardo Villanueva Villanueva Ortiz Abogados, S.C.1 Years Ranked
Luis Fernando González Nieves Pérez Correa, González y Asociados, S.C.16 Years Ranked
Luis Octavio Núñez Orellana Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, S.C.15 Years Ranked
Ramiro Sandoval Galicia Abogados, S.C.2 Years Ranked- Carlos SugichSnell & Wilmer LLP
Band 5
Carlos del Río Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.13 Years Ranked
Claudia Rodríguez Santamarina y Steta SC1 Years Ranked
Fernando Medina Luna Hogan Lovells6 Years Ranked
Gerardo Gallego Díaz de León Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego, S.C.10 Years Ranked
Guillermo González Frankenberger Hogan Lovells6 Years Ranked
Pablo Saez Williams Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC7 Years Ranked- Berenice SotoCuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.
Up and Coming
Alfonso Pulido Olivieri Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego, S.C.1 Years Ranked
Juan Carlos Izaza Pérez Correa, González y Asociados, S.C.3 Years Ranked
Patricio Gorozpe Kavanagh Gorozpe1 Years Ranked
Santiago Carrillo Cattori Ritch Mueller1 Years Ranked- Fernando Molina OstosA&H Haiat y Amezcua, S.C.
- Pablo Gutiérrez de la Peza GutiérrezO’Gorman&Hagerman
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCreel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is a prestigious transactional powerhouse held in high esteem for its real estate practice in Mexico. The firm earns plaudits for its expertise in sophisticated real estate finance mandates, and also wins recognition for its prowess in advising on the sale and acquisition of large portfolios of real estate assets. The real estate practice group remains a first port of call for matters involving FIBRAs, advising on matters arising across the telecommunications, residential and industrial spaces. The legal team serves a client roster encompassing national and international funds, financial institutions and developers.
1 Greenberg Traurig, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is a stellar international firm with an excellent reputation in the real estate ambit in Mexico. The solid practice group is held in high esteem for its transactional prowess, and routinely handles property development and joint ventures in the hospitality field. The firm continues to win mandates to advise on sales and acquisitions, negotiate build-to-suit lease agreements and handle real estate finance matters. The real estate team is also recognised as a first port of call for national and multinational clients such as hotel conglomerates, investors, FIBRAs and financial institutions.1 Nader Hayaux & GoebelReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedNader Hayaux & Goebel is a top-tier team with a leading position in the Mexican real estate sphere. The experienced practice group boasts a strong specialisation in real estate, frequently winning mandates to advise on sophisticated transactions in this space. The firm possesses strong expertise in real estate finance, acting for clients on bank and securities financing for the development and sale of real properties, particularly those in the hospitality sector. Nader Hayaux & Goebel also counsels clients on refinancing existing debt of owners of high-value real estate assets. The firm's client portfolio comprises banks, development funds, hotel conglomerates and insurance companies.
1 Ritch MuellerReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRitch Mueller boasts a front-running position in the Mexican real estate area. The law firm is held in high esteem for its prowess in high-value real estate operations, particularly those involving FIBRAs. Its knowledgeable practice group is well versed in the acquisition and the sale and leaseback of real estate assets, as well as in real estate finance, benefiting from its solid capital markets and banking and finance prowess. Ritch Mueller boasts enviable experience across the commercial, industrial and hospitality asset classes, and its expertise is often sought by FIBRAs, investors, banks and real estate developers.
Band 2
2 Baker McKenzieReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedBaker McKenzie is a respected international firm with a solid presence in the real estate market in Mexico. The legal team garners recognition for transactional real estate work, comprising the purchase, lease and sale of real properties and the structuring of joint ventures and condominium regimes for real estate development. The firm is often seen advising companies from the hospitality and manufacturing sectors, as well as real estate developers and investors. Baker McKenzie is adept at handling matters across Mexico due to its extensive geographical coverage.2 CANNIZZOReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedCANNIZZO is an established boutique with a longstanding reputation as key player in the Mexican real estate market. The firm is praised for its work in the hospitality and retail fields of real estate, advising on the development of hotels and the leasing of commercial retail space in Mexico. CANNIZZO acts for notable clients such as hotel conglomerates and investment groups. The real estate practice group comes recommended for its expertise in the purchase, lease and financing of real estate assets.
2 Hogan LovellsReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedHogan Lovells is a noteworthy international firm with presence in Monterrey and Mexico City. The real estate practice group advises on the purchase and lease of industrial plants, agrarian plots and commercial space. The legal team benefits from its expertise in build-to-suit leases and subletting. The firm serves a client roster made up of investment groups, developers and retailers.
2 Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedMijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes' highly regarded team of real estate experts boasts notable activity across pure real estate matters and real estate finance. The firm is frequently retained by a number of banks and real estate developers to advise on financing the development of tourist resorts, residential properties and shopping centres in Mexico. The practice group also garners endorsement for its handling of the acquisition and sale of real estate assets. The department's client roster comprises developers, construction companies, hotel groups and financial institutions.
2 Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSánchez DeVanny Eseverri is a well-regarded law firm that boasts notable activity on real estate matters in Mexico. The firm benefits from its significant experience in the purchase and lease of real estate assets, for purposes such as establishing manufacturing facilities and expanding retail operations. The respected legal team is also active in real estate finance, and is often seen counselling national and international investors, developers and retailers. Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri's involvement spans both the commercial and industrial asset classes.
Band 3
3 CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow SCReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedCMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow's experienced team is valued for its handling of joint ventures in the real estate field. The practice group is active in the purchase, lease and management of assets in this sphere in Mexico. The lawyers' expertise is often sought by developers and investment funds. The team is notably active on commercial real estate mandates concerning office space and shopping centres.
3 Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedIbarra, del Paso y Gallego benefits from a strong team with significant activity in the real estate sector in Mexico. Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego earns plaudits for its handling of the acquisition of real estate assets, advising on rights of way, timeshare regimes and real estate finance across the hospitality, commercial and residential asset classes. The law firm's client roster comprises hotel groups, developers, workspace providers and pharmaceutical companies.
3 SMPS LegalReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSMPS Legal's knowledgeable team boasts notable activity in the Mexican real estate domain. The team is recognised for its ability to handle the development and construction of industrial real estate sites. The practice group is adept at advising on the due diligence for real estate transactions, as well as the purchase and sale of residential projects. Parks Desarrolladora and Northern Tool + Equipment are among the department's new client wins.
3 TA Trujillo AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedTA Trujillo Abogados is a significant Mexican real estate boutique that is experienced in handling sophisticated mandates, such as the financing of real estate projects, the acquisition and sale of industrial portfolios, and the development of mixed-use real estate developments. The real estate practice group is also adept at negotiating significant joint venture agreements between local and international players. Bali Group is a new addition to the firm's client roster.
Band 4
4 Cacheaux, Cavazos & NewtonReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCacheaux, Cavazos & Newton joins the rankings this year after eliciting praise from interviewees for its real estate activity in Mexico. The legal team is noted for its work in the North of the country, boasting a client roster featuring, among others, industrial companies from the USA. The department is well versed in industrial real estate, and matters related to the purchase and sale of land. Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton frequently advises clients from the banking, automotive and manufacturing sectors.
4 Galicia Abogados, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedGalicia Abogados is a dynamic Mexican firm with expertise in real estate matters. The legal team boasts activity in the sale and acquisition of real properties, as well as in the negotiation of build-to-suit leases and in syndicated lending for the development of real estate assets. Galicia Abogados is often seen advising banks, investment funds and developers involved in the financing, development and sale of residential and commercial schemes.
4 Pérez Correa, González y Asociados, S.C.Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPérez Correa, González y Asociados is a noted firm with an established real estate practice group in Mexico. The legal team is known for advising on the purchase, financing and leasing of properties, and boasts additional experience in sector-related litigation. The law firm is often retained by real estate developers and financial institutions, as well as key companies from the food and beverage and manufacturing spheres.
4 Pérez-LlorcaReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPérez-Llorca houses an established team that is recommended for transactions arising in the real estate arena, including the purchase, sale and lease of properties. The department's involvement spans the development of industrial, residential and hospitality assets, as well as advising lenders on real estate finance. The firm's client roster comprises estate managers, hotel developers, co-working space providers, banks and investors.
4 Sainz AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSainz Abogados has an established real estate team in Mexico. The department is frequently called upon to advise on a range of matters including real estate financing and the negotiation of acquisition, sale and lease agreements of land as well as industrial properties. Sainz Abogados' raft of clients includes companies from the manufacturing, hospitality and financial sectors.