Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
The ‘experienced’ team at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. focuses its efforts on providing counsel regarding anticorruption and investigations, designing and implementing corporate compliance programmes, and preventing criminal corporate liability for clients. It is regularly instructed by multinationals from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, energy, automotive and IT. Practice head Leonel Pereznieto is highly experienced at conducting compliance investigations, and is recognised for his ’technical skill and good communication with clients’. ‘Experienced and skilled’ senior associate Santiago Acosta provides clients with preventative compliance counsel and assists on investigations; associate Ana Olivares, in turn, assists with the design of corporate compliance programmes. Following the September 2022 departure of counsel Eduardo Apáez, the practice was strengthened by the arrival of senior associate Iván Saavedra in January 2023.
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‘Creel boasts a well-established and highly experienced investigations and compliance team. They have a detailed knowledge of the local regulatory and operating environment but equally understand the interplay with international structures and institutions, making them particularly adept in cross-border, complex matters.’
‘Leonel Pereznieto is a technically gifted partner with very good communication skills with clients.’
‘Leonel Pereznieto is our go-to person at Creel. He is very practical and always involved on the main issues.’
‘Very responsive and solution orientated; full-service approach. They understand the demands of multinational clients, have a keen understanding of the Mexican environment and are responsive, practical and user-friendly.’
‘It is always a pleasure working with Leonel Pereznieto. Whether advising on compliance aspects of an M&A transaction or handling a sensitive investigative requirement, his experience shines through. His ability to liaise effectively with international counsel and access a broad network of contacts in adjacent fields are further strings to his bow.’
‘The Creel team practices what they preach with regards to compliance. They take investigations and compliance seriously and are dedicated to ensuring all rules and regulations are followed.’
‘Leonel Pereznieto is the attorney you want on your side when facing a serious compliance issue or handling a delicate internal investigation. He is brilliant and methodical, with a great deal of experience in navigating difficult situations.’
- ‘There is nobody better than Leonel Pereznieto. His practicality, responsiveness and judgment make him the ultimate counselor to clients navigating complex compliance matters. Santiago Acosta is the firm's secret weapon. His former government experience and sharp legal mind make him a tremendous asset to any client. Although not yet a partner, I would trust him with any compliance-related matter on behalf of any of my clients.’
Key clients
- Landec Corporation
- Hitachi-Astemo
- Constellations Brands
- Sézane
- Daiwa House Industry
- Nucor Corporation
- Nabiax
- Black Creek Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Landec with a compliance issue reported to US regulators at its Yucatan Foods production facility.
- Advised Hitachi Astemo on testing and inspections and the implementation of a special reporting system.
- Advised Nabiax on its compliance obligations in Mexico and Latin America and optimised its internal compliance programme.
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Practice head
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Leonel Pereznieto