Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. has a good reputation in the bankruptcy sector and is known for advising on insolvency proceedings, workouts, the liquidation of distressed companies and the restructuring of existing credit facilities. Its client roster is dominated by local and international banks and financial institutions. The practice is co-led by Carlos Aiza, who is particularly noted for his involvement in workouts, capital markets and corporate finance transactions; and Rodrigo Castelazo, who represents both debtors and creditors in insolvency proceedings. Of counsel Thomas Heather is noted for his contributions on restructuring and associated arbitration matters, and senior associate Christian Dorantes offers support across the board.
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- ‘Compact, specialised team that seeks to satisfy client needs whilst keeping costs reasonable.’
Key clients
- Apollo Global Management
- Alpha Latam Management and its affiliates
- The Bank of New York Mellon
- BBVA de México (Institución de Banca Múltiple)
Work highlights
- Acted as Mexican counsel to Apollo on securing a multi-tranche debtor-in-possession term loan facility.
- Advised Alpha Latam Management and its subsidiaries on the Mexican leg of its Chapter 11 proceedings.
- Advised BBVA, as lender, on the restructuring of Cinepolis.
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Practice head
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Carlos Aiza, Rodrigo Castelazo