José G. Pozas de la Vega
- Partner
EDUCATION
Obtained his law degree from the Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey, A.C. (1992).
Master´s degree in comparative law from New York University School of Law, New York, NY (1995).
Foreign associate at Brown & Wood LLP (currently Sidley LLP) in New York, NY. (1995).
PRACTICE AREAS
His practice is focused in real estate projects, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, general corporate matters and commercial contracts.
His private practice as counsel to a different array of clients exceeds twenty five years.
ASSOCIATIONS
Affiliated to the Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados Nuevo León Chapter acting as Board member.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Former professor of Contracts Law in the Corporate Graduate Studies Degree at the Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey, where he has taught Civil Law Seminars.
Currently an active member of the Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey, A.C.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Advised clients on Mergers and Acquisitions, including stock purchases, acquisition of interests in non-stock companies and asset purchases.
· Participated in the creation and design of complex legal tax efficient strategies and led the outside real estate legal team of one of the largest retailers in North America in its expansion throughout Mexico.
· Advised clients on joint venture contracts and shareholders´ agreements, as well as on termination of the same.
· Representation of investment funds in acquisition and development of Industrial Parks.
· Representation of local and foreign clients in the establishment of industrial, commercial and services operations.
· Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, design and build agreements, turnkey agreements, build to suit leases and other contracts related to construction and establishment of industrial facilities, commercial buildings and offices.
· Advised clients on management and guaranty trusts.
· Legal structuring of electric energy projects under cogeneration and self supply modalities.