The ‘extremely solid’ team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. is a strong choice for a range of capital markets mandates, garnering praise from clients for its ’timely delivery in complex transactions’ and ‘in-depth knowledge’. The group has a track record advising issuers, underwriters, pension funds and other institutional investors on both debt and equity transactions, and has also participated in landmark transactions involving CKD listings, FIBRAs, SPACS and REITS. Carlos Aiza takes the lead and specialises in capital markets and corporate finance transactions, FIBRA IPOs and workouts. A further key figure, Rodrigo Castelazo handles private equity and capital markets transactions, and has experience advising Mexican and international sponsors on establishing Mexican CKD funds. Mercedes Haddad, in turn, is noted for her work participating in bond issuances in Mexico and cross-border debt offerings and private placements; while Carlos Zamarrón undertakes private and public structured finance and capital markets transactions. Crisanto Sánchez was promoted to counsel in January 2024; and Mauricio Rascón is the name to note at senior associate level.
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‘Creel has developed particular knowledge in issues related to private equity funds and their experience with other funds, investors and regulators gives them a competitive advantage over other firms.’
‘Culture of partnership with clients, timely delivery in complex transactions, in-depth knowledge of certain sectors and activities. Strength in other disciplines such as tax aspects, labour, and litigation.'
‘It is an extremely solid team with quick response times; they are always available and have an extraordinary attitude.'
‘Their knowledge and availability stands out. Unlike other lawyers, they keep an open mind to seek alternative solutions to problems both common and novel.'
‘Excellent team! Always with very innovative ideas.'
‘They are all very professional. They always have first-hand information about relevant transactions in the market.'
Key clients
- FEMSA
- Fibra Prologis
- Terrafina
- Fibra Macquarie
- Vista Energy
- BlackRock
- Blackstone
- KKR
- Cerberus
- Finsa
Work highlights
- Counsel to Comisión Federal de Electricidad in the issuance of in its role as issuer of certificados bursátiles for a total aggregate amount of approx. MXN$20bn.
- Assisted the underwriters in connection with Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta's IPO in the United States.
- Assisted IDB Invest with the issuance of a three-year social bond in Mexico of a value of MXN$3.5bn.
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Practice head
Carlos Aiza