About
EDUARDO BRANDT IS A PARTNER IN OUR MEXICO CITY OFFICE AND A MEMBER OF THE TAX PRACTICE.
Eduardo's practice encompasses corporate tax and international tax, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, structured finance, and capital markets. He regularly advises private equity funds, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and technology companies on cross-border transactions and a wide range of international tax matters, including inbound and outbound investments.
Eduardo's recent experience includes advising Citibank on the various sales of the 49% stake in Banamex for approximately US$4.8 billion; Apollo Global Management as lender under a US$1 billion DIP (debtor-in-possession) credit facility to Grupo Aeroméxico in connection with its Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States and the subsequent exit through an IPO; Abertis Infraestructuras and GIC Private Limited on their US$2.3 billion acquisition of more than 72% of Red de Carreteras de Occidente; and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan on their acquisition of Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina through an initial public offering on the Mexican Stock Exchange, as well as on the formation of a FIBRA-E (the equivalent of an MLP) to acquire certain toll road assets.
Eduardo has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, IFLR, and ITR World Tax. In 2022, Euromoney Legal Group recognized him as a Rising Star in the Americas.
Eduardo obtained his law degree, with honors, from Universidad Iberoamericana in 2009, his tax law specialist degree, with honors, from Universidad Panamericana in 2010, and his LL.M. in International Taxation from New York University School of Law in 2012. He is admitted to practice in New York. Prior to joining the Firm in 2016, Mr. Brandt worked in the New York office of a global firm, focusing on international tax advisory from a United States perspective for private equity funds and banking institutions. He was promoted to partner in 2022. Mr. Brandt serves on the academic board of the International Taxation Program at New York University School of Law and has authored various publications on international taxation.
Eduardo is a frequent speaker on international taxation before both Mexican and international audiences. His presentations have focused on OECD initiatives, including the global minimum tax framework and various developments arising from the BEPS project.