
The real estate practice at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is equipped to advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases and the development of a wide range of real estate assets, as well as on project development through PPPs and real estate financing. The Mexican team stands out for its multi-office platform, drawing on lawyers in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. Leadership is shared between Monterrey-based Juan Bernardo García, who directs the firm’s global real estate practice and specialises in real estate development and construction law; Tijuana-based national managing partner José Larroque, whose practice is centred on the acquisition, development and financing of real estate and infrastructure projects across the continent; and Guadalajara-based Fabián Monsalve, who heads up the North American real estate and infrastructure practices. Additional names to note in Monterrey include Gabriela Saucedo, who specialises in the negotiation of real estate, construction and trust agreements, and senior associate Alexandra Cavazos, whose practice covers projects and real estate. In Guadalajara, Juan Carlos Guerra, who focuses on real estate, agrarian, infrastructure and project finance transactions, and senior associate Alejandra Muriel Vizcaino, who handles real estate, infrastructure and urban development matters. Ciudad Juárez-based Carlos Maass-Porras, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2026, focuses on real estate, energy and infrastructure projects.
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Testimonials
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- Juan Carlos Guerra-Gascon: Extensive knowledge in the field. Flexible and adaptable. Availability and high-quality work.
- They stand out for their solid technical foundation and practical approach, as well as their approachability and excellent communication. Their best qualities are their commitment, efficiency, and collaborative work, providing clear and timely solutions to clients.
- The Real Estate Law practice is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, combining technical expertise with business acumen. It stands out for its multidisciplinary teamwork and rapid response time. Compared to other firms, it is favorably positioned due to its experience, efficiency, and handling of sophisticated transactions.
Key clients
- Polaris
- Dollar General
- J.R. Simplot
- Mattel
- Volvo
- Silgan Holdings
- Emergent Cold
- Industrial Bartolo
- Baxter
- Koch Industries
Work highlights
Acted for Polaris Industries on the acquisition and development of its manufacturing campus in Monterrey from FIBRA Terrafina.
Advised Dollar General on the company’s Mexico market entry strategy, providing legal and business advice for rolling out the company’s store opening program and new operations.
Acted as lead counsel for J.R. Simplot in the acquisition of an avocado packaging facility in the state of Michoacan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gabriela Saucedo
Practice head
Juan Bernardo García; José Larroque; Fabián Monsalve

