Ana Casanueva Perochena
Seasoned lawyer admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and Mexico. With a bicultural legal education and background, and an extensive network of contacts in both jurisdictions, I’m able to provide efficient and high-quality services to my clients.
With more than 18 years of legal experience, I have led the Legal Department of a financial institution held by a public company, led the Legal Department of a family office holding investments in diverse sectors, participated in several M&A transactions, an IPO process, the purchase of a banking institution in the U.S. by a foreign group of investors, and worked at law firms with international presence, among other achievements. Legal experience mainly in Corporate Governance, Securities Regulations, M&A, Corporate Development, Contracts, Corporate Law, Compensation, Policy Development, Investor Relations, among others. Non-for-profit Board and pro-bono experience.
I hold a J.D. from the Universidad Iberoamericana, in Mexico City, a J.D. from DePaul School of Law, in Chicago, and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, in New York City.
Gabriel Hoyos H.
A highly skilled and accomplished Corporate Attorney with focus in complex contracting and negotiations. Demonstrated expertise in business development, commercial agreements, account management, negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, retail, international trade, logistics, franchise operations, marketing, sports marketing, hospitality and IT with more than 20 years of working experience.
Commercial lawyer, admitted in Mexico and Missouri. I have comprehensive experience in leading legal operations for multinational companies across Latin America and the U.S., ensuring compliance, managing risks, and providing strategic legal support. Over my career I have coordinated cross-functional internal teams and senior executives to ensure operational alignment.
I have worked for different industries in my career, including, beverages, consulting, retail, sports and hospitality, representing companies in global transactions as in-house counsel working with multidisciplinary teams.
I hold a JD from the Universidad Iberoamericana, in Mexico City, a certificate in Contract Law from the same university and an LL.M. from Northwestern University, in Chicago.
Patricia Martínez Mateos
Spanish-licensed attorney with international legal experience in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
With a truly global background, I have developed my career in Madrid, Mexico City, and New York, advising clients across diverse industries and jurisdictions. My practice focuses on corporate and transactional law, including cross-border M&A and corporate governance for U.S., Spanish, and Latin American clients.
Before joining Casanueva Law, I worked at a leading law firm in New York City, where I advised on corporate restructurings, commercial agreements, and cross-border transactions. Previously, I practiced at a law firm in Mexico City, assisting clients in regulatory compliance and transactional matters, and began my career at a Madrid-based firm focused on corporate and business law.
I hold an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center (Washington, D.C.), a Master’s in Business Legal Management from Universidad Villanueva, and dual Master’s and Law Degrees from Spanish universities.
Bringing a bilingual and bicultural perspective, I offer a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to cross-border legal matters, helping clients navigate complex international transactions with efficiency and confidence.