backJosé’s practice centers around the belief that the Firm can only be an ally to clients when we truly understand their business needs and strategies.
He co-heads the Firm’s M&A and Private Equity practices. His practice focuses on M&A, financing and real estate projects. He has acted as legal adviser to institutional investors, as well as domestic and international companies in complex acquisitions. He also advises financial institutions on lending activities in Mexico.
He is an active officer in the International Bar Association’s Latin American Regional Forum. He is recognized as an expert and leading lawyer by renowned international publications, such as Chambers Latin American Guide and Chambers Global Guide, in the Corporate/M&A practice. He is also in The Legal 500 Latin American Guide’s “Hall of Fame” for the same practice. IFLR1000 and Latin Lawyer recognize him as one of the leading M&A practitioners in Mexico. Leaders League recognizes him as a leader in the Banking and Finance practice.
José holds a Law degree from Escuela Libre de Derecho, as well as a postgraduate qualification in the Legal Aspects of Investment. He also holds an LL.M. and a postgraduate qualification in Business Administration from Georgetown University. He remains actively involved in academia as a visiting professor at Universidad Panamericana
He has international experience working as a foreign associate at Cleary Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, in the Washington, D.C. and New York offices.
Strongly committed to Pro Bono, José serves on the board of various non-profit organizations focused on education and vulnerable communities in Mexico.
José is Co-Managing Partner of the Firm and member of the Executive and Compensation Committees.
