The 'skilled' and 'knowledgeable' group at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. garners client praise for its ability to 'add value in high-stakes transactions' and 'resolve high-pressure situations'. The team has substantial experience advising underwriters, issuers, liquidity providers, pension funds and rating agencies on a range of capital markets transactions. Particular areas of expertise include CKD offerings, FIBRA-E listings, SPAC IPOs and the issuance of social bonds. Leadership is split between Carlos Aiza, who handles capital markets and corporate finance transactions, private equity matters and restructuring; and Rodrigo Castelazo, who specialises in private equity and capital markets transactions, project finance and development, and bankruptcy and restructuring. Additional names to note include Carlos Zamarrón, who focuses on capital markets, structured finance and asset securitisation transactions; and Mercedes Haddad, who draws on experience assisting sponsors with the establishment of CKDs and CERPIs, and advising on cross-border debt offerings and private placements. Counsel Crisanto Sánchez and senior associate Mauricio Rascón are noted for their contributions on securities markets transactions, structured financings and derivative financial operations.
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Testimonials
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‘They are very good, they respond quickly, and they are very good at negotiating with their counterparts. They are very knowledgeable on all topics.'
'Creel's team is skilled and compares well with the capital markets teams of the best firms in Mexico.'
'What makes Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza & Enriquez's capital markets team unique is its exceptional service and solid knowledge, especially in highly complex transactions where there is no precedent to rely on. Creel's ability to add value in high-stakes transactions, as well as their ability to resolve high-pressure situations, makes them stand out from other firms.'
- 'Creel's partners and associates stand out for their commitment and depth of knowledge, both legally and of the players in the market. They know the regulators, pension funds, brokerage houses and all the relevant players. They are available 24/7 to solve problems and the depth of the team is outstanding.'
- 'Carlos Zamarrón leads the team and in my opinion is one of the most competent lawyers in Mexico. The team also includes Crisanto Sánchez, who is always available and is a star lawyer in the capital markets area for his generation.'
Key clients
- FEMSA
- Fibra Prologis
- Terrafina
- Fibra Macquarie
- Vista Energy
- BlackRock
- Blackstone
- KKR
- Cerberus
- Finsa
- ProximityParks
- GM Financial
Work highlights
Acted as lead counsel to Fibra Prologis in the purchase of up to 100% of real estate trust certificates.
Assisted FIBRA Terrafina with the acquisition of up to 100% of the real estate trust certificates issued by FIBRA Terrafina and other related strategic alternatives submitted to the holders of the CBFIs for the combination of the portfolio of industrial real estate assets of FIBRA Terrafina.
Acted as counsel to CFE in its ongoing debt certificates programme, advising on all sixteen issuances to date, totalling approximately USD$4.59bn.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Carlos Aiza; Rodrigo Castelazo
Other key lawyers
Carlos Zamarrón; Mercedes Haddad; Crisanto Sánchez; Mauricio Rascón