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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?

When things get unstable, I keep the legal side practical and tied directly to the business strategy. For me, legal isn’t just about avoiding risk; it’s about making sure the business can keep moving and that we don’t lose credibility with stakeholders.

The first step is to map out exposures: what must be fulfilled no matter what, what can be renegotiated, and where there’s real flexibility. In a crisis, speed matters, but precision is just as important. By keeping documentation, structures, and counterparties’ obligations simple and clear, I make sure capital, and operations keep flowing with as little disruption as possible.

At the end of the day, legal should empower the business to move forward, not slow it down. My approach is to anticipate issues early, keep communication open, and design frameworks that maintain momentum. By aligning legal structures with operational priorities, I make sure the organisation can handle shocks in the short term while staying positioned for growth once stability returns.

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

One of the most significant transactions I’ve worked on recently was the successful closing of the financing for a condo-hotel real estate project in Los Cabos. The deal involved a complex secured financing structure. My role was to coordinate among the developer, lender, trustee, and external counsel to ensure the legal framework aligned with the business strategy and operational needs. A key challenge was balancing the lender’s demand for security with the developer’s need for flexibility to operate and deliver the project. I led the process of structuring the flow of funds and collateral release mechanics in a way that gave all parties clarity and confidence.

For me, this transaction was not just about getting to closing: it was about building a structure that protects stakeholders while still allowing the business to execute and grow. It reinforced my belief that legal strategy, when done right, should enable ambitious projects rather than hold them back.

Which law firms are you regularly instructing?

I regularly work with different firms on real estate, financing, and corporate transactions, for employment and labour matters and for tax issues, making sure the legal side aligns with the business strategy and operational needs. This structure allows each firm to provide specialised expertise while supporting an integrated, strategic approach.