Track record
$20 million acquisition
Represented Voxx International Corporation in its $20 million acquisition, through Newco, a Delaware LLC, of 54 percent of the assets of EyeLock, Inc., a Puerto Rico corporation, and EyeLock Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EyeLock, Inc.
$1.7 billion private equity-backed equity investment
Represented affiliates of American Energy Partners, LP in a private equity-backed equity investment of approximately $1.7 billion, including a subordinated debt investment of $450 million. The investment proceeds will be used to acquire and develop energy assets.
$165 million debt refinancing transaction
Represented Hill International Inc., a global leader in managing construction risk, in a $165 million debt refinancing transaction.
$20 million private equity investment
Assisted a major U.S. bank in a private equity investment of approximately $20 million in a Mexican company.
Acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding stock
Represented Brace Industrial Group L.P., a Houston based industrial services roll-up, in its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding stock of Peterson Industrial Scaffolding, Inc. from Peterson Enterprises, Inc.
Acquisition of assets
Represented Antique and Vintage Woods, LLC in its acquisition of assets from Antique and Vintage Woods of America, LLC.
Acquisition of assets in the United States
Represented the largest Mexican paint manufacturing company in the acquisition of certain assets in the United States from one of the predominant paint manufacturing companies in Texas and the West Coast.
Acquisition of East Manufacturing
Represented Fultra, a Mexico-based provider of motor transportation equipment and parts in North America and parent company of Fruehauf, in its acquisition of East Manufacturing, an aluminium trailer maker.
Talks
- "Multi-Jurisdictional Family Offices and Private Investors," The US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce: Wealth Management Roundtable - October 17, 2024, moderator
- "Immigration Issues in Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructings," International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Mexico City - September 15, 2024, speaker
- “Corporate Law Update”, Hispanic National Bar Association and Barra Mexicana de Abogados, Encuentro Internacional in Mexico City - June 27, 2024, moderator
- “Safeguarding Data Privacy in Mergers and Acquisitions: Navigating the Path to Success”, 2023 Global Conference of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association - October 11, 2023, speaker
- “Cross-Border Investments and Trade between Mexico and the U.S.” Hispanic National Bar Association and Barra Mexicana de Abogados, Encuentro Internacional in Mexico City - June 15, 2023, speaker
- "Workshop for Founders & Start-Ups: Legal 101," Latinas in Tech Webinar - February 15, 2022, speaker
- "Inauguration 2021: Anticipated Government Policy Updates and Changes Regarding COVID-19 Concerns," Duane Morris COVID-19: Navigating Forward Webinar Series - January 28, 2021, presenter
- "USMCA: Legal Implications for Cross-Border Investments & Business - NY, "The United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Northeast Region - October 1, 2020, panelist
- "USMCA and the Mexican Labor Market: Regulatory Changes, New Agreement Commitments and Labor Reform Implementation," The United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce Northeast Chapter - September 2, 2020, moderator
- "Update on Immigration Topics Affecting the U.S. - Mexico Business and Professional Community," The United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Webinar - July 7, 2020, speaker
- "Myths and Realities of the Cannabis Industry in Mexico: A Business & Investment Perspective," Duane Morris LLP, New York - November 19, 2019, moderator
- "Engaged Forum 2018," The United States - Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Chapter, New York - October 11, 2018, speaker
- "NAFTA: The Business Perspective," Pan American Day and Annual Scholarship Luncheon, Philadelphia - April 11, 2018, panelist
- "Conducting Business in Latin America," First Choice Advisor Experts' Panel, New York City - October 19, 2017, panelist
- "What Could the NAFTA Renegotiations Mean for Your Business?," Duane Morris LLP, New York - August 15, 2017, panelist
- "Essential Legal Information," Connecting Singapore and Latin America: Discovering Cuba, Latin American Chamber of Commerce and Singapore Business Foundation, Singapore (Live) and New York (Video) - March 23, 2016, speaker
- "Emerging Opportunities in Cuba - What Businesses Need to Know Now, "Duane Morris & Lupicinio Roundtable, New York - April 27, 2015, moderator
- "Mexico's Legal and Business Form," Bensalem, PA - October 17, 2013, speaker
- "You Have a Problem Where?—Selecting and Managing International Counsel," New York State Bar Association's International Section Annual Meeting, New York City - January 26, 2011, speaker