Lauded for its 'extensive knowledge of the sector and a deep business understanding', the team at Greenberg Traurig, S.C. is well-versed in real estate development and finance, for which it is frequently instructed by developers, lenders, REITs, operators, investment managers and private equity funds. Core areas of expertise include property acquisition and investment, development, management, leasing, financing and disposition for retail, office, industrial, residential and tourist real estate alike. A recent standout matter saw the team act as lead counsel for Accor in the sale of its shares in FHMK to RLH Properties. Leadership is shared between Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martínez, who focuses on M&A transactions, joint ventures and development and management transactions; and Gerardo Carrillo Valadez, who specialises in the sale, acquisition, financing and development of real estate. Also noted are: Eduardo Medina Zapata, who majors on tax consulting, corporate reorganisations and the structuring of real estate investment funds and joint ventures; Roberto Guerrero (corporate law, M&A and real estate finance); and Julio Sardina (transactional, financing and regulatory real estate matters). Associate Tony H. Centurión Paredes left the firm in December 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The real estate team demonstrates extensive knowledge of the sector and a deep business understanding, making them a valuable business advisor in addition to the entire legal field.'
‘The direct and friendly service. They're very easy to contact, and their response times are very fast compared to other offices. The level of service is excellent.'
‘The team is extraordinary, very meticulous, and their communication is very open. They are extraordinary lawyers for closing deals; they are pro-deal.'
‘Gerardo Carrillo - I consider him to be one of the best transactional lawyers in the industry. He has in-depth knowledge of the field, knowledge of the environment, and knowledge of where to push and where to give in.'
Key clients
- Accor
- Bali Group Corporation
- Capital 4
- CCLA
- Cinuk
- Desarrolladora del Parque
- Ennismore
- Fibra Inn
- Fibra Macquarie
- Gentor
- Grupo MZ
- Grupo Lar
Work highlights
Advised Hyatt International Corporation on the negotiation of several management transactions for hotels around the Mexican Republic, including the Thompson Monterrey, Thompson Puerto Vallarta, Thompson Reforma, Hyatt Place Merida, and Hyatt Regency Insurgentes.
Assisted Hyatt Hotels Corporation with the sale of 50% equity in the joint venture entity owning the Park Hyatt Los Cabos.
Assisted RLX Invesco with a joint venture with Ammper Energia for the development of an industrial park and the related power infrastructure.
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.
Roberto Guerrero
Julio Sardina
Practice head
Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martínez; Gerardo Carrillo Valadez
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Medina Zapata; Roberto Guerrero; Julio Sardina