Pérez-Llorca and Gonzalez Calvillo New Integration Agreement
Pérez-Llorca and the elite Mexican firm Gonzalez Calvillo have announced a merger agreement, marking Pérez-Llorca’s entry into the Mexican market. This integration represents the first collaboration between two leading firms in their respective regions.
Under the agreement, the partners of Gonzalez Calvillo will become partners of Pérez-Llorca. This move is expected to enhance the Spanish law firm’s presence in Mexico significantly, with approximately 100 lawyers and 160 professionals joining its ranks across offices in Mexico City and Monterrey.
The merger aims to establish a prominent legal practice in Mexico, focusing on major transactions, financings, and transnational litigation. It will be supported by a dedicated development committee, comprising partners from Mexico, tasked with driving investment and growth initiatives in the country.
Pedro Pérez-Llorca, Managing Partner of Pérez-Llorca, expressed his satisfaction with the integration, emphasizing its potential to serve clients excellently in both markets and provide international career development opportunities for their teams.
Enrique González Calvillo, founding partner of Gonzalez Calvillo, highlighted the significance of this integration in strengthening their presence in Spain and Europe while expanding support for US and Latin American clients. He believes that this partnership marks a milestone in Mexico’s legal profession.
With this merger, Pérez-Llorca takes a significant step in its international strategy, building on recent expansions in Lisbon and now Mexico City. The firm aims to offer comprehensive legal services in Mexican, Spanish, Portuguese, and European law from its network of offices across Europe, America, and Asia, totaling nine offices and nearly 800 professionals.
The integration also positions Gonzalez Calvillo to enhance its service offerings, expand its professional base, and solidify its position as a leading player in the Mexican legal market.