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Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. Offices
EDIFICIO VIRREYES, PEDREGAL 24, 12th FLOOR
LOMAS VIRREYES / COL. MOLINO DEL REY
11040 MEXICO, D.F., MEXICO
Mexico
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Carlo Pérez-Arizti
Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position
Carlo Pérez-Arizti is a transactional partner in Baker McKenzie’s Mexico City office, and previously worked in the Firm’s New York City office. Carlo mainly advises on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate and contractual law, foreign investment and brand expansion matters. Carlo is also a member of Baker McKenzie’s North America Innovation Committee.
He has more than 18 years of experience with the Firm and has been recognized as a leading attorney by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, Best Lawyers, among others. He is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and has represented Baker McKenzie in Davos.
Recent media collaborations with national and international media include articles and interviews with Periódico Reforma, Bloomberg, ADN40, Entrepreneur Magazine, El Financiero, El Heraldo de Mexico, Revista Industrial Legal, etc.
Career
Carlo has experience in general corporate counseling and in structuring, negotiating and implementing a variety of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, as well as private equity and venture capital transactions. He routinely represents multinational companies, start-ups and private equity firms on Mexican and cross-border business and investment transactions.
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships
- World Economic Forum – Young Global Leader
- Endeavor Mexico – Thought Leader
- Abogadas MX – Mentor
- US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce – Member
- Mexican Private Equity Association – Member
- Mexican Chevening Alumni Association – Member
- Alumni Society – Member
Education
- Harvard University (Diploma) (2023)
- Stanford University (Diploma) (2022)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (MSc) (2012)
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Diploma) (2012)
- Georgetown University (Diploma) (2010)
- Universidad Anahuac del Norte (Diploma) (2010)
- Universidad Iberoamericana (JD) (2009)
Lawyer Rankings
Mexico > Corporate and M&A
Noted for its ‘very good local and global expertise’, the sizable team at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is regularly called upon by public and private companies, investment banks, venture capital firms, startups and equity firms for its corporate and M&A capabilities. Spread across locations in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Ciudad Juárez, Monterrey and Tijuana, the practice group specialises in corporate matters, M&A, joint ventures, global restructurings and venture capital mandates. Ciudad Juárez-based Jorge L Ruiz coordinates the national transactional practice group and has particular experience with regards to corporate and M&A mandates involving the mining and automotive sectors. Reynaldo Vizcarra-Mendez handles matters of foreign investment, banking and finance, and international agreements. Carlo Pérez-Arizti, who is singled out for his ‘excellent and timely responses’, focuses on M&A and venture capital matters. Lorenzo Ruiz de Velasco, for his part, is praised for his ‘proven ability to negotiate and reach agreements’, and majors on corporate and cross-border financial transactions, M&A, and capital markets. Additional names to note include Stephanie Arias-Marruffo (corporate transactions); and Monterrey-based Rodrigo Montemayor (corporate and commercial law, M&A, project finance and real estate). Senior associate Jesus Perez-Palazuelos (M&A, corporate, contractual and foreign investment law) and associates Alejandra Heredia-Martinez and Javier Zenteno (corporate advisory and foreign investment) are also noted. All lawyers are based in Mexico City, unless otherwise stated. Senior counsel Gaspar Gutiérrez Centeno retired in January 2024.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- City focus - Monterrey
- Energy and natural resources
- International trade and customs
- Labour and employment