Our International Presence: A Focus on Mexico

ManattJones is knowledgeable about and involved in sectors of the Mexican economy that support or affect international business and trade. Representative sectors include finance, insurance, hospitality, telecommunications, transportation, environment, energy, construction, infrastructure development and gaming. Through Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, ManattJones also has legal experience in Mexico cross-border transactions, advertising, energy projects, product distribution and marketing, retail activities and commercial lending and finance. ManattJones is focused on working with clients to create and implement business plans and to effect successful cross-border transactions.

ManattJones has networks of business and government contacts in Mexico that include the highest levels of those communities. Its members are well-respected for their knowledge of Mexico, and frequently are quoted in the media and regularly are asked to speak and publish on topics related to U.S.-Mexico business.

ManattJones has assisted businesses to prepare to enter, and then to enter, the Mexican market. It has provided market analysis and assessments for prospective clients and their products as well as information on political, economic and other macro issues that affect business and business practices in Mexico. It has undertaken due diligence and provides strategic intelligence to facilitate business opportunities and solutions. It has developed and implemented strategies for government relations/advocacy and public affairs. It provides these customized solutions to specific in-country situations for client companies, be they business or advocacy solutions.

ManattJones monitors the Mexican press for issues of interest to U.S. and Mexican international business communities for its clients. Clients report that this provides a useful overview of current issues and priorities in and of Mexico, and supplements ManattJones’ customized client services.

ManattJones’ Mexico office offers professionals with high levels of experience and expertise. John Bruton is the Senior Managing Director. Mr. Bruton is a past Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico. He oversaw the Chamber's offices in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, and maintains the strong network of contacts in business and government that he developed during his tenure. He now also participates in leading business initiatives in Mexico, such as the Partnership for Prosperity and the Security and Prosperity Partnership, as well as community and cultural activities, such as Fomento Educacional and Fundación Cultural Mexico Estados Unidos. Mr. Bruton has received the Aztec Eagle Award, the highest honor the Mexican Government bestows on a non-Mexican, for his contributions in promoting U.S.-Mexico business, trade and investment.

Working with John Bruton as a Managing Director is Juan Casillas, a businessman by training and experience. Mr. Casillas likewise is active with several business associations and in various engineering and manufacturing associations. Rene Herrera, the most recent professional to join the office, is the Director of Market Research.

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