Adrián Gay Lasa
Holland & KnightThe practice at Holland & Knight LLP, which stands out for its ‘timely and efficient responses’, is well-placed to assist with the planning, development and financing of real estate projects across all asset classes, namely hospitality, industrial, commercial, retail and residential. Additional core areas of expertise include related tax structuring work and the formation of REITS, CKDs and private investment funds. The practice is co-directed by Adrián Gay Lasa and Guillermo Uribe from Mexico City, in conjunction with Francisco Andrés Gámez Garza in the Monterrey office. Gay Lasa has strong knowledge of domestic and cross-border asset-backed securitisations and Mexican REITs; Uribe, for his part, focuses on real estate acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and structured finance. Gámez Garza, who arrived at the firm in April 2023 following his departure from Sánchez Devanny, specialises in corporate, M&A, joint ventures, real estate transactions and environmental permitting matters. The team was further consolidated with the September 2023 hire of senior counsel Glafira Mercado, who was previously at developer Grupo Delta.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team stands out for its timely and efficient responses to its clients' requests, taking care of every detail and presenting alternative solutions. The individual attention and follow-up to each client reflects a great spirit of service. The technological tools used by the firm allow for quick invoicing and clarity on the effective time spent on each particular matter. Its newsletters keep us up to date on new developments that may directly affect the business. The firm, in addition to its real estate team, has a wide range of specialists that allow it to provide a 360º service to clients.'
- 'The experience and expertise of the team members definitely makes them stand out from other firms. They have extensive experience in the real estate industry not only in Mexico but also in the United States, both with public and private vehicles. In particular, Glafira Mercado has demonstrated great knowledge and experience in matters related to public and private equity funds for investment in Mexico and the United States. She also has extensive experience in acquisitions, loans and joint ventures.'
Key clients
- Cccgrass
- Budenheim Mexico
- Focus Hotmelt
- Grupo Delta
- Trakmotive
- Inoac
- Daye
- Eaglerise
- Olé Mexican Foods
- Fibra Uno
- Agrofibra
- Helios (Mitikah)
- Marina Flats
- Bahía Serena
Work highlights
- Assisted CCGRASS, a leading artificial grass manufacturer, with installing their facilities in Nuevo León by advising them on the negotiation and closing of the acquisition of an industrial property to establish their operations, for a total value of $4.6m.
- Assisted Trakmotive / Wonh with installing their auto parts distribution facilities in Nuevo León by advising them on the negotiation and closing of the acquisition of an industrial property to establish their operations, for a total value of $17.5m.
- Assisted Olé Mexican Foods, one of the largest tortilla manufacturers in the United States, with installing their facilities in Nuevo León by advising them on the real estate lease agreement and obtaining its urban permits to establish their operations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guillermo Uribe, Adrián Gay, Andrés Gámez Garza