Assembla

Real Estate, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity & Venture Capital, Data Privacy

Counsel to the Real Estate, Corporate and M&A practices of Assembla. With over a decade of professional experience, he has gained the trust of both national and international clients by providing strategic legal counsel and advocacy in high-stakes, complex cases.

Bernardo Espinosa is a qualified lawyer in Mexico, having earned his law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. With over 12 years of experience, he has honed his expertise at some of the most prestigious law firms in Mexico and served as legal counsel for a leading U.S. real estate company. His extensive background spans a variety of legal disciplines, underscoring his commitment to delivering top-tier legal services across both national and international contexts.

Throughout his career, Bernardo has delivered comprehensive legal counsel and representation to a diverse portfolio of national and international clients across multiple industries. His expertise encompasses high-stakes corporate, financial, and real estate transactions, along with complex mergers and acquisitions, where his keen legal insight has been key for each transaction. Additionally, Bernardo has provided strategic advisory services on critical regulatory matters, including data privacy, anti-corruption, and anti-bribery compliance, empowering clients to effectively navigate these intricate legal frameworks while mitigating risks and ensuring robust legal safeguards.

Native Spanish speaker, and fluent in English.

Bernardo has actively contributed to the legal field through his collaborations with the American Bar Association (ABA) and the International Bar Association (IBA), authoring and co-authoring numerous legal publications. His exceptional work in Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, and Innovation and Technology has earned him several prestigious awards, recognizing his expertise and leadership within these practice areas.

Bernardo holds an LL.M. from King’s College London, along with a diploma in Real Estate Law from Escuela Libre de Derecho, further complemented by various specialized courses, including one from the University of Oslo focused on regulatory frameworks in Latin America. In addition to his academic achievements, Bernardo has contributed to legal education as an assistant professor at Universidad Anáhuac, sharing his expertise and fostering the next generation of legal professionals.