Jesus Perez-Palazuelos > Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Lawyer Profile

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.