Noted for its 'extensive experience' and 'rigour', the 'highly qualified and professional' team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. is well-placed to handle the full range of transactional and advisory corporate and commercial mandates. Local and international corporations, private equity funds, real estate investment funds, global development institutions and investment banks routinely look to the group for support. Practice co-heads Jean Michel Enríquez and Jorge Montaño both specialise in private equity and venture capital transactions, M&A and capital markets work, as well as general corporate matters. Eduardo González and Humberto Botti major on M&A, private equity and capital markets; while Carlos del Río has focused his practice on real estate, M&A and private equity transactions. Also noted are Diego Barrera (infrastructure and energy projects, venture capital and corporate law); Esteban Valadez (M&A, private equity and real estate); and Gerardo Zimbrón, who draws on experience assisting domestic and international companies with M&A and private equity transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and asset sales. Counsel Edgar Ancona covers M&A, private equity, spin-offs and minority investments.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly qualified and professional team. They provide personalised attention that inspires a great deal of trust. They are a unique asset when it comes to handling issues related to the establishment and M&A operations in Mexico. They demonstrate extensive experience in complex situations and always demonstrate a commitment to protecting their clients' interests.'
‘Professionalism and rigour. Flexibility and understanding of the specific circumstances of certain M&A transactions.'
- 'Creel has developed an exceptional culture that allows them to recruit and retain top-drawer talent in Mexico. With a significant investment in management and resources, its size also ensures depth.'
- 'Creel's lawyers are highly commercial and know how to focus on what's important, avoiding indiscriminately fighting every issue. They have exceptional lawyers like Jean Michel Enriquez and Carlos Aiza.'
- 'It is, by far, the best M&A firm in Mexico.'
- 'The entire team led by Jean Michel Enriquez: Jorge Montaño, Carlos Zamarron, Humberto Botti.'
Key clients
- DuPont
- Warburg Pincus
- Visa International
- Platinum Equity
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Advent International
- Cognizant Technologies
- UPS
- Ingersoll Rand
- Midea Group
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Investindustrial
Work highlights
Assisted UPS with the acquisition of Estafeta.
Advised Fibra Prologis on a competitive tender offer and reciprocal subscription to purchase up to 100% of the CBFIs issued by CIBanco (Institución de Banca Múltiple), as trustee.
Advised Citi on the separation of its consumer, small and middle market businesses from its institutional business in Mexico.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Humberto Botti
Eduardo González
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Edgar Ancona
Practice head
Jean Michel Enríquez; Jorge Montaño
Other key lawyers
Eduardo González; Humberto Botti; Carlos del Río; Diego Barrera; Esteban Valadez; Gerardo Zimbrón; Edgar Ancona