General Information
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I was born in Texas, USA, but have lived most of my life in Mexico. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Universidad Panamericana, and obtained subsequently a Postgraduate Degree in Commercial and Company Law in the same institution. Furthermore, I attended and concluded my Master’s Degree in Law at New York University.
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Experience & Practice Area
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I worked for 15 years at Baker & McKenzie in the Transactional and Real Estate practice groups, with a specialization in advising and assisting clients in the procedures related to the due diligence, acquisition, lease, development and sale of real estate properties in Mexico. I was also part of the team leading the tourism sector within the law firm and actively participated in the Tourism committee for American Chamber in Guadalajara.
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Representative Matters
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-Assisted numerous clients in the due diligence and acquisition of luxury beachfront properties in several locations within Mexico, including preparation of the corresponding title/due diligence reports, and the incorporation of the corresponding Restricted Zone Trusts.
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- Assisted a client in the required legal structure and contracts required for the due diligence, acquisition, creation, development and subsequent sale of a new development in the coast of Nayarit
- Assisted in the establishment of a new design center for a private company in the Municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco.
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- Assessment and filing of TimeShare Agreement before PROFECO Authorities.
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- Assessment and analysis of Hotel Operating Agreements.
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- Preparation of legal structures for real estate joint ventures, transactions, developments and real estate trusts.
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Languages
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English, Spanish, French.
I am an official Expert translator Spanish/English and viceversa authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice for the State of Jalisco.
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Publications
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ļ"Mexican Beaches and their Real Estate Development", Inmobiliare Magazine, ed. 48, Year 8, June 2008.
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“Basic Aspects to Protect a Real Estate Investment in Mexico”. Estrategia Inmobiliaria Magazine. 2018
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