How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

During the periods of instability or crises that CMR has experienced (e.g., the Covid-19 pandemic), an extremely agile and versatile response was required from my team and me, while working closely with our various business and development teams (operations, strategy, finance, and even logistics). Our approach focused on anticipating and assessing risks, planning for all possible scenarios (exit strategies, renegotiations, new opportunities, etc.), and maintaining prompt and transparent communication with all our stakeholders and counterparts. We were able to establish crisis response teams, in which my team provided not only compliance insight but also contributed to broader business decision-making. In short, our approach to crises has been highly focused, business-oriented, and characterised by rapid yet carefully assessed responses.

Our legal strategy aims to create a balance between legal risks and commercial opportunities, enabling the organisation to respond quickly while remaining within our ethical and legal boundaries.

What are the major cases or transactions you have been involved in recently? 

During the past couple of months, I have been leading the legal efforts regarding an accident at one of our main brand restaurants in the state of Tabasco. This matter involves both civil and criminal liability aspects, intertwined with complex insurance components.

Additionally, working closely with our finance team and external counsel, during 2025 we renegotiated the main terms of an existing credit facility with two Mexican banks, while simultaneously securing a new long-term loan to refinance the original 2020 credit facility amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. We successfully concluded the negotiations for the new line of credit, aimed at strengthening our financial strategy and cash flow, thereby allowing CMR to refocus on its growth strategy.