German Brito Alonso

Your cross-border law partner bridging California & Mexico, smoothing your path through international transactions, and unraveling legal complexities including corporate, tax, trade and real estate. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

San Diego, California, United States

About

By clearing the rough seas of corporate, tax, and real estate legalities and requirements, I am your bridge of business opportunities between California and Mexico. I have dedicated my career to expertly navigating the intricate web of international trade. π™’π™ƒπ˜Όπ™ π™ˆπ˜Όπ™†π™€π™Ž π™ˆπ™” π™Žπ™€π™π™‘π™„π˜Ύπ™€π™Ž π™π™‰π™„π™Œπ™π™€ As a leader at various prestigious law firms, companies, and banking institutions, I have fostered cross-border relationships, seamlessly structuring and leading international transactions. A law graduate from Mexico's prestigious ITAM and Duke University, I am licensed to practice law in Mexico and California as Foreign Legal Consultant. I also completed a Business and Leadership degree at the UCSD. Since 2012, I am the name partner and leader of my firm. Combining an excellent understanding of the law and culture for how business is done in both Mexico and California, I leverage this expertise to help you successfully establish and operate a company of any trade in Mexico. π™’π™ƒπ™Š 𝙄 π˜Όπ™ˆ In my personal life, I cherish spending time with my family and practicing yoga, meditation, and surfing. These hobbies, paired with my professional accomplishments, are indicative of my comprehensive approach to life and work. In the world of international trade, my diverse experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and holistic perspective equip me to understand the challenges and also to navigate them successfully. π™’π™ƒπ˜Όπ™ 𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙔 π™Žπ˜Όπ™” π˜Όπ˜½π™Šπ™π™ π™ˆπ™€ ❝ While working at our Firm, GermΓ‘n provided his services in diverse sophisticated legal transactions for local and foreign clients, including corporate restructurings and workouts, project financing, security issuances, guarantee and security loan structures, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures, as well as real estate transactions. He led the successful negotiation and settlement of disputed trademarks in Mexico. He is one of the most skilled lawyers we’ve had the pleasure of working with. ~ Alberto Saavedra, Partner ❝ GermΓ‘n worked as an Associate in the Baker & McKenzie office of Mexico City. He provided outstanding service in legal matters including preparation of diverse corporate documents, participated in the due diligence process, drafting and preparing concentration notice filings before the Federal Competition Commission, and filing regulatory matters before the Mexican Government Agencies and Ministries. He is a highly knowledgeable and technically skilled business professional. ~ Raymundo Enriquez, Partner 𝙇𝙀𝙏'π™Ž π™π˜Όπ™‡π™† [email protected] +16193191091

Experience

  • Brito Associates, S.C. (Full-time Β· 15 yrs 2 mos)
    • Founding Partner
      May 2011 - Present Β· 15 yrs 2 mos

      GermΓ‘nΒ΄s professional experience is focused on leading and structuring international transactions involving several areas of practice, including but not limited to corporate, real estate, tax, foreign trade, foreign investments, administrative and regulatory matters. He regularly acts as counsel to foreign individuals and companies who have interests in Mexico. He is licensed to practice law in Mexico and in California as a Foreign Legal Consultant. https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Special-Admissions/Foreign-Legal-Consultants-FLC/Foreign-Legal-Consultants-List

    • Corporate Law and Corporate Governance
      May 2011 - Present Β· 15 yrs 2 mos

      Brito & Associates advise clients in connection with the start-up and the general conduction of their businesses, including assisting in the determination of the legal entities or vehicles that result more suitable considering particular needs or their specific legal status; as well as in the incorporation and full registration of the subsidiaries, affiliates, branches or representative offices necessary to hold or manage any investments or to conduct commercial activities within Mexico.

    • Real Estate
      May 2011 - Present Β· 15 yrs 2 mos

      Brito & Associates advises national and foreign developers, hospitality companies and investors, on the legal and regulatory aspects of real estate investments.

  • Senior Associate at GonzΓ‘lez Calvillo, S.C.
    Sep 2007 - Jun 2010 Β· 2 yrs 10 mos

    Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructurings and Workouts, Securitizations and Asset Backed Financing, Structured Financing, Antitrust, Real Estate Projects, Project Finance, Infrastructure Projects, Banking Law, Foreign Investment, Contracts and Corporate activities. In-house general counsel activities on a secondment basis, including corporate, contract, customs, litigation, labor and financing activities, in favor of Grupo Aldesa, a major Spanish construction and infrastructure development conglomerate.

  • Senior Associate at Santamarina + Steta
    Apr 2005 - Sep 2007 Β· 2 yrs 6 mos

    Participated and led transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, securitizations, real estate and asset backed financing, structured financing. Developed firm’s client base and developed prospective client relationships.

  • Associate at JP Morgan Chase Bank
    Aug 2004 - Dec 2005 Β· 1 yr 5 mos

    Participated in the start-up of the Bank’s Institutional Trust Services. Performed Relationship Manager activities. Participated in the formulation of new trust services product lines for client base. Directly participated and closed transactions in the aggregate amount of 1billion dollars. Participated in the process of structuring the area’s internal and external compliance procedures. Structured, drafted, negotiated and revised agreements involving asset securitizations, restructurings, project finance and complex corporate structures involving foreign and local clients. Performed legal duties and assumed responsibilities as Trustee Delegate in deals involving Management, Guarantee, Issuance and Entrepreneurial Trusts. Developed financing and special purpose vehicle structures in real estate, financial, consumer products and services markets. Provided legal advice to other Bank areas.

  • Foreign Associate at Greenberg Traurig
    Jul 2002 - Jul 2003 Β· 1 yr 1 mo

    Participated in a major telecommunications acquisition involving U.S. and Mexican companies. Performed legal research and advised U.S. Banks regarding Mexican Banking, Bankruptcy and Labor Laws. Participated in the legal and financial structuring of real estate projects in Mexico, involving U.S. Investments. Participated in projects regarding lease, acquisition and finance of aircrafts involving U.S and Central American entities. Drafted writs and assisted in the issuance of β€œL” and β€œH” type visas for Central American clients. Prepared memoranda regarding investment opportunities in Mexico within the securities and energy sectors. Prepared the firm’s membership into the Florida-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Participated in the β€œAmericas Linkage” conferences and sessions organized by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.