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Samuel Bissu Bazbaz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Samuel practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Bissu Bazbaz since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samuel Bissu Bazbaz is held by other lawyers.

Partner with over 25 years of professional experience in Mexico, New York and across Latin America. His practice is multidisciplinary, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions involving banking and finance, securities, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private capital and structured financing. He advises multinational companies and financial institutions in complex and strategic operations throughout Mexico and the region. His clients include Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companie...

Carlos Freaner’s practice focuses on real estate, commercial finance and business transactions in Mexico, particularly real estate investment, development and leasing, secured lending, M&A, joint ventures and corporate counseling. Carlos regularly represents U.S. and Mexico-based developers, builders, hospitality groups, manufacturers and investment firms on a variety of ventures across Mexico. Carlos was born and raised in Mexico. He obtained his law degree (J.D. equivalent) from t...

Sergio Olivares, Sr. joined OLIVARES in 1987 and today leads the firm with strength and a commitment to transparency, client satisfaction, and personal service. He has been a partner since 1994 and Chairman of the Management Committee since 2009. Mr. Olivares’ breadth of experience is extensive; he is skilled in the prosecution and litigation of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and unfair competition. He is proficient across all areas of intellect...

Before joining Sánchez Devanny, she practiced eight years in Mexico City as a Law Clerk and Associate of an international law firm. She has rendered advice in mergers and acquisitions, business transaction structuring, corporate restructuring, corporate planning, general corporate law, project finance and real estate. She has advised clients in the preparation of contracts and civil and commercial agreements. She has advised clients in the incorporation of all kinds of companies and as...

Lidia Monsalvo Alvarez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Lidia Monsalvo practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Lidia Monsalvo Alvarez since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lidia Monsalvo Alvarez is held by other lawyers.

Alfonso Gonzalez Torres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Amparo Law. Alfonso practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Alfonso Gonzalez Torres since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alfonso Gonzalez Torres is held by other lawyers.

Luis Monsalvo Valderrama is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Luis Monsalvo practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Luis Monsalvo Valderrama since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Luis Monsalvo Valderrama is held by other lawyers.

Juan Manuel González Bernal has over 20 years of experience handling complex project finance transactions representing sponsors, developers, structuring agents and lenders across all sectors (airports, transportation, water, energy and waste management, among others), and has focused on public procurement and the legal regime applicable to public works and services, and public-private partnerships in Mexico. Juan Manuel is a founding member of Greenberg Traurig’s Mexico City offi...

José Alberto Núñez González is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. José Alberto practices law in Mexico City, Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized José Alberto Núñez González since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which José Alberto Núñez González is held by other lawyers.