Praised as ‘a strategic ally that understands all the variables of a transaction’ and keeps ’the client’s best interests in mind’, the team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is regularly called upon by developers, lenders, REITS, investment managers and private equity funds seeking real estate advice. The group’s expertise covers all asset classes and takes in property acquisitions and investments, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and dispositions. Recent mandates have seen the team advise real estate funds on joint ventures and the development of residential, mixed use and industrial projects in Mexico. Practice co-head Antonio Diez De Bonilla Martinez specialises in M&A, joint ventures, development and management transactions; alongside him, Gerardo Carrillo Valadez has particular expertise with regard to mixed-use and multifamily properties and M&A transactions. Additional key contacts include Eduardo Medina Zapata, who focuses his practice on tax consulting and the structuring of private and public real estate investment funds and joint ventures; Roberto Guerrero C, who was promoted to shareholder in January 2024 and handles financing mandates, corporate matters and M&A; and all-rounder Julio Sardina.
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‘In addition to all legal advice, the team provides a unique business perspective. They are a strategic ally that understands all the variables of a transaction and brings comprehensive solutions to the table with the client's best interests in mind.'
‘Gerardo Carrillo and Tony Centurión are exceptional lawyers and also provide unique business advice that makes them strategic partners for transactions.'
‘Great availability and practicality of the team. Willingness to help customers.'
‘Gerardo Carrillo, always available for the client, practical solutions based on his extensive experience and great knowledge of the industry.'
Key clients
- Accor
- CCLA
- Cinuk
- Desarrolladora del Parque
- Ennismore
- Fibra Inn
- Fibra Macquarie
- Gentor
- Grupo MZ
- Grupo Lar
Work highlights
- Assisted a real estate investment firm with the acquisition of a multimillion-dollar industrial real estate portfolio.
- Assisted Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated with the acquisition of four Mexican resorts.
- Assisted Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) as fund managers of Hannover RE (German Fund) with the structuring and acquisition of eight industrial premises in the State of Mexico currently owned by BCI and operated by HINES.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Roberto Guerrero
Julio Sardina
Practice head
Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martinez; Gerardo Carrillo Valadez