The practice group at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. specialises in handling bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings, primarily representing creditors. Demonstrating both contentious and corporate expertise, major banks and financial institutions routinely look to the team for support. Following the September 2025 departure of ex-practice co-head and of counsel Thomas S. Heather, the practice is directed by senior partner and financial services group lead Carlos Aiza who specialises in capital markets and corporate finance transactions, private equity and real estate. Additional key contacts include managing partner Pedro Velasco, Rodrigo Castelazo (banking and finance, bankruptcy and restructuring and capital markets), Emilio Aarún (who advises banks, debt funds and institutional investors on banking and finance transactions and bankruptcy and restructuring processes) and Alejandro Isaac (banking and finance, bankruptcy and restructuring and infrastructure matters). Counsel Christian Dorantes also handles financial transactions, equity and debt securities issuances and restructurings and insolvency proceedings. Following the firm's January 2025 integration of litigation-specialists Martínez, Algaba, de Haro y Curiel, the practice groups contentious capability was bolstered by notable arrivals that included civil, commercial, administrative and bankruptcy litigators Javier Curiel, Alejandro Legaspi, Diego Gutiérrez Martínez and Mauricio Mendoza.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Creel team (Pedro Velasco, Emilio Aarún, and others) demonstrates exceptional ability to navigate complex situations and conduct sensitive, multi-party negotiations. One of their key strengths is their ability to develop comprehensive strategies, combined with a keen understanding of the law.'
- 'Creel's restructuring practice is distinguished by its technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of the financial sector, and its strategic approach to protecting the interests of the bank.'
Key clients
- Banco del Bajío, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Banco Mercantil del Norte, et al.
- Cerberus Capital Management
Work highlights
Advised BBVA Bancomer and others on the $1.25bn restructuring of Cinepolis.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Carlos Aiza
Other key lawyers
Pedro Velasco; Rodrigo Castelazo; Emilio Aarún; Alejandro Isaac; Christian Dorantes; Javier Curiel; Alejandro Legaspi; Diego Gutiérrez Martínez; Mauricio Mendoza
