The practice group at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. is equipped to provide specialist advice on AML matters and the design and implementation of corporate compliance programmes. Additional core strengths for the team include investigation and enforcement mandates, and the provision of advice to companies affected by extortion demands. Leonel Pereznieto steers the practice and brings substantial expertise in compliance, anti-corruption and white-collar investigations and regulatory matters to the table. Appointed counsel in September 2024, Santiago Acosta draws on previous experience acting as director of the white-collar crimes investigation division at the Federal Fiscal Prosecutor’s Office - his practice is focused on both compliance and investigative roles. Senior associate Dafne Méndez majors on data privacy, while additional key contacts at associate level include Iván Saavedra, (regulatory and compliance matters in the financial sector, particularly on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing); and Andrea Vizcarra (administrative and regulatory compliance mandates).
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Key clients
- United Parcel Service
- GE Health Care (Mexico)
- Daiwa House Industry
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
- Emergent Cold LatAm Management
- Oxbow Corporation
- Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City
- Vulcan Materials
- Calavo Growers
Work highlights
Assisted UPS with due diligence advice regarding its acquisition of the Mexican logistics company Estafeta.
Assisted Canadian Pacific Kansas City with the development of a compliance program that aligns with updated tri-national regulations, ensuring adherence to corporate governance, safety and environmental standards.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dafne Méndez
Santiago Acosta
Practice head
Leonel Pereznieto
Other key lawyers
Santiago Acosta; Dafne Méndez; Iván Saavedra; Andrea Vizcarra