The Firm
With a 90-year history, Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez® is a leading Mexican law firm, committed to excellence and recognized for its involvement in the country’s most sophisticated and groundbreaking legal transactions.
We support our clients throughout the full life cycle of complex matters and transactions, from structuring and execution to risk prevention and, where necessary, dispute resolution, delivering innovative legal solutions that combine technical depth with a clear understanding of the regulatory and business environment.
Our standing has been consistently recognized by the leading global legal directories.
This Firm is incredible across the board: the lawyers go above and beyond in order to fully involve themselves in the transaction and apply a creative business approach to legal issues…
…Quite simply everything about them is great… Comparable to any Wall Street firm in terms of its ability to articulate and resolve issues, and its willingness to go the extra mile…, total reliability both in quality and responsiveness…
The lawyers are proactive, very business-focused and capable of helping us in difficult negotiations.
The Firm has a superb reputation within and beyond Mexico, and is one of the country’s standout firms.
Eminent dealmakers with strength in breadth.
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C., is a market leader in more ways than one. The firm blends transactional excellence with a deep bench across its practice areas. The service style of lawyers across the ranks has a distinctly international feel.
This firm counts some of Mexico’s top dealmakers in its ranks, who have demonstrated their flair in the market´s most complex M&A, banking and finance and capital markets deals. Is highly ranked in insurance, real estate, antitrust and environment.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary, for many Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. is ‘the firm of choice in today’s market’
We aspire to be the firm of choice for those leading the most challenging projects and matters, and to establish ourselves as their trusted strategic legal advisers.
Firm's Awards and Recognitions
2026
In October 2026, International Tax Review recognized us as Mexico Tax Disputes Firm of the Year as well as Americas Tax Policy Firm of the Year and ESG Firm of the Year.
In October 2026, International Financial Law Review recognized the Firm as Mexico: National Law Firm of the Year for the eleventh time and as Mexico: Corporate National Law Firm of the Year for the fifth time. In addition, our team was named Sports Team of the Year – Mexico, and we received the Impact Deal of the Year – Tourism – Turquoise Topco/Playa Resorts Acquisition Financing award.
In October 2026, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2026.
In April 2026, Legal 500 recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year, for the third time in four editions, and as Corporate and M&A (High-End) Firm of the Year, for the third consecutive year. In addition, our team was named Marketing Team of the Year, and Pedro Velasco (Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year), Leonel Pereznieto (Compliance Lawyer of the Year), and Diego Barrera (Corporate and M&A (High-End) Next Generation Partner of the Year) received individual recognitions. One of our transactions was also awarded M&A Deal of the Year.
In March 2026, Chambers and Partners recognized us as Mexico Corporate Finance Law Firm of the Year, making us the first winners of this new category.
In January 2026, LatinFinance recognized our firm’s role on Interceramic’s $640m Bridge Take-out Financing, which received the distinction of Private Debt Deal of the Year. Additionally, our firm was recognized for its role on Gruma’s $800m 10- & 30-year Bond Offering, which received Honorable Mention.
2025
In December 2025, TTR (Transactional Track Record) ranked us first in Mexico by both volume and value of Mergers and Acquisitions transactions, as well as first by transaction volume in Venture Capital and Private Equity. Additionally, at the Latin America level (excluding Brazil), we were ranked first by both volume and value of Mergers and Acquisitions transactions, as well as in Venture Capital and Private Equity.
In December 2025, the Financial Times recognized us for the twelfth time as one of the most innovative law firms in North America in the Practice of Law: Dealmaking category, for the advice provided to Vinte on the landmark acquisition of Javer, the first public tender offer between two listed companies in Mexico, backed by representations and warranties insurance and financed through a green bond.
In November 2025, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2025.
In October 2025, International Tax Review recognized us as Tax Firm of the Year – Mexico for the sixth time since 2018.
In May 2025, Latin Lawyer recognized the separation of Citi’s retail and institutional banking operations in Mexico as Regulatory Deal of the Year and Vinci Partners’ merger of its operations with Compass as Private Equity Deal of the Year.
In April 2025, The Legal 500 recognized our firm as Capital Markets Firm of the Year (Mexico), Real Estate Firm of the Year (Mexico) and Mergers and Acquisitions (high-end) Firm of the Year (Mexico) for the second consecutive year. Additionally, Flō Networks’ acquisition of 100% of American Tower’s fiber business in Mexico received the distinction of M&A Deal of the Year. Furthermore, partner Jean Michel Enríquez was recognized as Lawyer of the Year (Mexico).
In April 2025, Global Competition Review (GCR) recognized the Bunge/Viterra deal as Merger Control Matter of the Year – Americas.
2024
In December 2024, the Financial Times recognized us as one of the ten most innovative firms in North America in the Pro Bono category for the advice provided in the case of César Fierro, especially in his social reintegration process and in the recommendation issued by the National Human Rights Commission to repair the damage caused for more than 40 years; after he was tortured and sentenced to death in the United States based on a coerced confession. This recognition makes us, once again, the only Mexican law firm included on this prestigious list.
In November 2024, Chambers and Partners recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the ninth time since 2005.
In November 2024, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2024.
In June 2024, Women in Business Law recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the work carried out by the Firm in terms of parity and inclusion of women in the legal arena.
In May 2024, International Financial Law Review recognized us as Corporate Law Firm of the Year – Mexico for the third consecutive year and the fourth time since 2019.
In May 2024, Latin Lawyer recognized Vesta’s IPO as Capital Markets Deal of the Year, Hapag-Lloyd’s antitrust clearance as Regulatory Matter of the Year, and Aligned’s acquisition of ODATA as Mergers and Acquisitions: Private Companies Deal of the Year.
In April 2024, The Legal 500 recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year, as well as Banking and Finance Firm of the Year (Mexico) and Mergers and Acquisitions Firm of the Year (Mexico). Additionally, the (sustainability-linked) unsecured syndicated credit facility extended to FIBRA Macquarie Mexico by Citibanamex, Citigroup and J.P. Morgan et al. received the Finance Deal of the Year. Furthermore, our Senior Partner, Carlos Aiza, was recognized as Senior Partner of the Year (Mexico).
2023
In December 2023, the Financial Times recognized our firm as one of the ten most innovative in North America in the category of Access to Justice and Civil Rights for the pro bono advice provided to The Trevor Project for the establishment of its operations in Mexico, making us, once again, the only Mexican law firm included on this prestigious list.
In November 2023, Bonds & Loans recognized us as Equity Capital Markets Legal Adviser of the Year in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
In November 2023, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2023.
In September 2023, International Tax Review recognized us as Tax Firm of the Year – Mexico for the fifth time since 2018 and for the fourth consecutive year.
In September 2023, The Turnaround Management Association recognized the restructuring of Altán Redes as International Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year.
In June 2023, Latin Lawyer recognized our participation in the launch of The Trevor Project Mexico as Pro-Bono Project of the Year.
In May 2023, International Financial Law Review recognized us as National Law Firm of the Year – Mexico for the tenth time since 2007. We were also recognized as Corporate Law Firm of the Year – Mexico for the second consecutive year and the third time since 2019.
In April 2023, The Legal 500 recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year and as Real Estate Law Firm of the Year (Mexico). Also, one of our transactions was recognized with the Deal of the Year. This was the first Mexican edition of the award ceremony of The Legal 500.
In January 2023, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2022.
2022
In December 2022, Best Lawyers recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year in the areas of Antitrust and Competition, and Banking and Finance.
In October 2022, Chambers and Partners recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year and for the eighth time since 2005.
In October 2022, Top Ranked Legal recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year and also granted us the Diversity & Inclusion Award.
In October 2022, Fundación Appleseed México and Red Pro Bono México recognized us with the Pro Bono Merit 2021 Award.
In September 2022, International Tax Review recognized us as Tax Firm of the Year – Mexico for the fourth time since 2018 and for the third consecutive year. Also, one of our transactions was recognized with the Impact Deal of the Year.
In May 2022, International Financial Law Review recognized us as Corporate Firm of the Year – Mexico for the second time since 2019. Also, one of our transactions was recognized with the M&A Deal of the Year.
In April 2022, Global Competition Review recognized us as Regional Firm of the Year Americas, making us the first Mexican law firm to receive this important distinction.
In January 2022, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2021.
2021
In December 2021, the Financial Times recognized us as one of the eight most innovative law firms in North America in the Innovation in Creating New Standards category for our leadership in designing new financial structures, once again making us the only Mexican firm included on this prestigious list.
In December 2021, Best Lawyers recognized the Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year in Real Estate Law.
In December 2021, Chambers and Partners recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year, for the second consecutive year and for the seventh time since 2005.
In November 2021, the Fundación Barra Mexicana awarded us the Pro Bono Social Service Award.
In September 2021, International Tax Review recognized us as Tax Firm of the Year, for the third time since 2018 and for the second consecutive year, as well as Regional Diversity and Inclusion Firm of the Year. In addition, one of our transactions was recognized as Impact Deal of the Year.
In May 2021, International Financial Law Review recognized us as National Law Firm of the Year, for the third consecutive year and for the ninth time since 2007, as well as Banking and Finance Firm of the Year and Equity Firm of the Year. In addition, one of our transactions was recognized as Restructuring Deal of the Year.
In February 2021, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center awarded us the Leading Light distinction in recognition of our pro bono work during 2020.
2020
In December 2020, the Financial Times recognized our firm as one of the seven most innovative in North America in the category of Multidisciplinary Teams, for our leadership in consolidating a multidisciplinary team focused on the specialized attention of the Fintech market, making us, once again, the only Mexican law firm included on this prestigious list.
In December 2020, Best Lawyers recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year in the area of Arbitration & Dispute Resolution.
In October 2020, Chambers and Partners recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the sixth time since 2005.
In September 2020, International Tax Review recognized us as Mexico Tax Firm of the Year for the second time since 2018 and as Americas Tax Policy Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year. Two of our transactions were also recognized with the Impact Deal of the Year.
In May 2020, International Financial Law Review recognized us as National Law Firm of the Year – Mexico for the second year in succession and the eighth time since 2007, and as National Corporate / M&A Law Firm of the Year – Mexico.
In February 2020, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2019.
2019
In December 2019, the Financial Times recognized our firm as the second most innovative in North America in the category of Accessing New Markets and Capital, and the fourth most innovative in North America in New Products and Services, making us, once again, the only Mexican law firm included on this prestigious list. Furthermore, Creel Senior Partner, Jean Michel Enríquez, was recognized as one of the Financial Times Top 10 Legal Innovators for North America.
In December 2019, Best Lawyers recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year in the area of Banking and Finance.
In September 2019, International Tax Review recognized us as Americas Tax Policy Firm of the Year.
In September 2019, Euromoney Legal Media Group recognized us as Best Firm in Mexico, and our partner Jorge Correa as Best Tax Rising Star in Latin America.
In May 2019, International Financial Law Review recognized us as National Law Firm of the Year – Mexico for the seventh time since 2007, and as National Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year – Mexico for the second year in succession.
In April 2019, Latin Lawyer recognized us for our participation in the Deal of the Year 2018 – M&A Private. The deal consisted in the acquisition of InterGen’s Mexican portfolio by Actis.
In January 2019, LatinFinance recognized us as Law Firm of the Year Mexico 2018.
2018
In December 2018, the Financial Times once again recognized our firm as one of the eight most innovative law firms in North America in the Accessing New Markets and Capital category, making us the only Mexican law firm included on this prestigious list. Furthermore, Creel Senior Partner, Carlos Aiza, was the first Mexican lawyer to ever be recognized as one of the Financial Times Top 10 Legal Innovators for North America.
In September 2018, International Tax Review recognized us with the Mexico Tax Firm of the Year Award, as well as with the Americas Capital Markets Tax Deal of the Year Award and the Americas Real Estate Tax Deal of the Year Award.
In June 2018, Leaders League granted us the Silver Award in the Best Latin American Law Firm: Corporate category.
In May 2018, International Financial Law Review recognized us with the National Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year Award and the Equity Deal of the Year Award for our participation in the Vista Oil & Gas SPAC.
In January 2018, LatinFinance, in its 2017 Deals of the Year Awards, recognized us with two awards, including the Follow-On Offering of the Year & Private Equity Deal of the Year – IEnova and the Financing Innovation Deal of the Year – Vista Oil & Gas.
2017
In December 2017, the Financial Times in its FT25 Most Innovative Law Firms and Legal Service Providers 2017 recognized our firm as one of the 25 most innovative law firms in North America. We are the only Mexican firm to have been included in this prestigious list, and to have two of our transactions included within the six most innovative of 2017 in the Accessing New Markets and Capital category, making us the only North American firm with more than one transaction recognized.
In December 2017, Best Lawyers recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year in the areas of Capital Markets, and Competition and Antitrust.
In November 2017, Chambers and Partners once again recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year and the fifth time since 2005.
In September 2017, The International Tax Review granted us the Americas Banking Tax Deal of the Year Award and the Americas Consumer Products Tax Deal of the Year Award at the 12th annual ITR Awards.
In June 2017, Leaders League granted us the Silver Awards in the categories Best Latin American Law Firm and Best Mexican Law Firm.
In May 2017, International Financial Law Review, for the sixth time since 2007, recognized us as Mexico’s National Law Firm of the Year.
In March 2017, Global Competition Review recognized us with the Matter of the Year 2017 award for our representation of Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V./S.A. in the acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of SABMiller.
In January 2017, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2016.
2016
In September 2016, Chambers and Partners, for the fourth time in a decade, granted us the Mexico Law Firm of the Year Award.
In September 2016, International Tax Review granted us the Americas Real Estate Deal of the Year Award.
In June 2016, Leaders League, for the second time, granted us the Law Firm of the Year Mexico 2016 Award.
In March 2016, International Financial Law Review, once again and for the fifth time in nine years, recognized our Firm as Law Firm of the Year in Mexico.
In January 2016, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2015.
2015
In December 2015, the Financial Times in its FT North America Innovative Lawyers 2015 Report commended the Firm in three different categories, making us the only Mexican firm ranked by the mentioned publication.
In September 2015, our Firm was recognized by International Tax Review and TP Week as Best Newcomer in the Americas.
In March 2015, International Financial Law Review granted us the Equity Deal of the Year Award for our representation of Concentradora Hipotecaria in the formation of the first Mortgage REIT in Mexico and Latin America known as “FHipo” of Fideicomiso Hipotecario.
In January 2015, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2014.
2014
In 2014, Leaders League recognized our Firm as Best Mexican Law Firm 2014.
In 2014, Client Choice International and the International Law Office granted our Firm the Client Choice Award.
In 2014, our Firm received, once again, the International Financial Law Review’s Mexico Law Firm of the Year Award, making us the only Mexican firm to receive the law firm of the year award on four occasions from IFLR.
In 2014, Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center presented us with the Leading Light distinction in recognition of the pro-bono work done during 2013.
2013
In 2013, Acquisition Finance Magazine recognized our Firm as Mexico-Leading Customer Service Law Firm of the Year.
In 2013, Leaders League awarded us the Silver Award for Best Law Firm – Mexico.
In March 2013, Latin Lawyer recognized us with the Deal of the Year Award for our representation of Grupo Modelo in its acquisition by AB InBev.
2012
In 2012, Chambers and Partners recognized our Firm as Mexico Law Firm of the Year.
2011
In 2011, Latin Lawyer recognized our partners Jean Michel Enríquez and Carlos Aiza with the Mexico Law Firm Leader of the Year Award.
2010
In 2010, International Financial Law Review recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the third time and for the second consecutive year and granted us the Gas Transport and Storage (Midstream) Deal of the Year Award.
2009
In 2009, in the inaugural edition of the Chambers Latin American Awards for Excellence, our Firm was given the Mexico Law Firm of the Year Award. In addition, on that same occasion, Chambers and Partners recognized Samuel García-Cuéllar with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the legal profession.
In 2009, International Financial Law Review recognized us as Mexico Law Firm of the Year for the second time, and also granted us the Equity Deal of the Year Award.
2007
In 2007, International Financial Law Review recognized us as Law Firm of the Year.
2006
In 2006, Who’s Who Legal recognized us as Mexican Law Firm of the Year.
2005
In 2005, Chambers and Partners recognized us as Central America and Mexico Law Firm of the Year.