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Pérez Correa González > The Legal 500 Rankings

Mexico > Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 2

Pérez Correa González's multi-faceted practice handles a range of roles in bankruptcy proceedings, having taken part in significant cases in Mexico, many of them with strong cross-border components. Recent examples include representing China Development Bank as creditor in relation to the Altan Redes’ insolvency proceeding. The practice has a particular experience advising clients from the oil and gas, automotive, food and beverages, construction, finance, energy, and hospitality sectors, and is led by a skilled trio of partners comprised of Fernando Pérez Correa, an experienced player in this domain, who has a proven track record acting as a conciliator and court-appointed in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings; José Covarrubias, whose bankruptcy practice has grown from his experience in dispute resolution and arbitration; and younger partner Zulima González, who brings additional expertise to the practice.

Mexico > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 3

Pérez Correa González shows prowess in a wide array of disputes, but is particularly well known for its expertise in energy-related arbitration, whether domestic or foreign, either as counsel or arbitrator. The practice is co-led by seasoned partner Fernando Pérez Correa, who has a strong record advising in investment and commercial arbitrations; and José Covarrubias a ‘very diligent and creative attorney with a very impressive understanding of the natural gas industry and arbitration proceedings’. Both of them also house solid skills in disputes involving judicial proceedings, especially those regarding the enforcement and annulment of arbitration awards and/or the obtaining of interim measures. Recent examples include advising Exportadora de Sal on a dispute regarding the enforcement of a $5m arbitration award. Since reserch concluded, Ixchel Pedraza (who had been promoted to the partnership in January 2022) and senior associate Marianna Loredo have left the firm, moving to ECIJA and Cervantes Abogados, respectively.

Mexico > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3

The ‘excellent team’ driving the practice at Pérez Correa González -which garners praise for its understanding of the ‘unique nature of cross-border matters’- is co-led by an outstanding duo consisting of Fernando Pérez Correa, who has over 25 years’ experience in dispute resolution and international arbitration regarding a wide array of matters; and the ‘exceptionally talented’ José Covarrubias, who has high-level expertise as regards energy litigation and who complements his dispute resolution expertise with activity in the bankruptcy sector. The team has a good track record in commercial and administrative litigation, as well as international arbitration, and a particular focus on the banking, energy and automotive industries. The practice was further strengthened by the promotion of Ixchel Pedraza to the partnership in January 2022; together with Zulima González, who handles bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, the pair constitute a capable second line of younger partners. Senior associate Marianna Loredo is an additional name to note. Since research concluded, Pedraza has moved to ECIJA México - effective as of September 2022.

Mexico > Real estate Tier 3

Pérez Correa González is widely regarded for its diverse capabilities in real estate transactions, advising domestic and multinational corporations, banks, non-bank financial institutions, investment funds and technology companies on joint ventures, land acquisitions, project development (for industrial, residential and hospitality projects), financings, and purchase and lease agreements among other matters. The practice is led by Luis González , who focuses on corporate and transactional work, including real estate matters; with fellow partner-level support provided by the Vancouver-based Omar Aguilar, who has over 20 years' experience involved in the design of investment and financial structures for real estate clients. The pair can also call on a healthy associate bench with Juan Carlos Izaza (corporate, M&A, real estate and private equity law - particularly the design, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements); and Carlos Ugalde  (the structuring of large real estate transactions, involving the acquisition/sale of real estate properties - particularly in relation to the tourism/hospitality sector) playing a key role. However, former fellow associate María Fernanda López Lledó moved to Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC in May 2022.

Mexico > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Praised for its ‘dedication and knowledge’, the corporate and M&A practice at Pérez Correa González houses an ‘excellent team of partners’, comprising corporate finance and M&A specialist Fernando Eraña, who has an emphasis on cross-border finance, private equity and venture capital; and Luis Gonzalez, who is particularly experienced in private equity transactions, and whose corporate and transactional expertise encompasses real estate mandates. The pair are closely supported by senior associates Juan Carlos Izaza, who regularly advises domestic and foreign clients on the setting-up of new ventures and their corporate structures in Mexico; and Carlos Ugalde, who has a focus on corporate, M&A, finance and real estate matters. Senior associate Federico Vázquez left the firm in January 2022 to co-found his own firm.

Mexico > Banking and finance Tier 5

Pérez Correa González houses a compact but highly efficient banking and finance practice, which earns praise from clients for having the ‘necessary contacts and communications to streamline the dialogue with banks’, and whose client roster includes local and international names from the financial, technology, consumer goods, energy, fintech and infrastructure sectors. The department is co-led by a Mexico City-based duo comprised of Jorge Labastida, who is well-versed in asset-backed and structured finance, both cross-border and domestic; and Fernando Eraña, who also leads the fintech group, and is experienced in cross-border finance - secured and unsecured - and venture capital financing.