CBLG provides exceptional legal services at discounted rates compared to large firms without sacrificing the quality or efficiency of our work. The bi-cultural nature of our attorneys adds an element to our service that is reflected in the positive results of your business venture. Our specialized firm allows us to find you the most effective solutions to your problems, as well as prevent them before they occur – saving time and money.
REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONS
Paladin Realty Partners f/k/a William E. Simon & Sons Realty:
- Counsel for residential real estate developments in Mexico. Representation includes structuring, negotiating and documenting joint ventures, land acquisition and title insurance, financing and counseling in tax and land use matters in Mexico.
El Banco:
- Acquisition of undeveloped property in Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico including establishment of 2 stage fideicomiso, negotiation of long-term water rights, development agreements and tax advice.
- Ongoing representation as General Counsel for the hotel and residential community at El Banco, Nayarit, Mexico
Estrella del Mar Hotel and Resort: Development and ongoing representation of Estrella del Mar Golf and Beach Resort which is made up of 800 acres in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico with hotel, golf-course, residential and commercial components.
- Disposition of 50% interest in Mexican real property and creation of joint venture for management of hotel and other properties in bank trust.
- Joint Venture agreement with developer for construction of new hotel.
- Negotiate and close secured financing for project.
- Represent client in bulk sale of condominium units.
- Represent client in loan transaction secure by the project’s notes receivable.
- Restructure secured debt obligations into new guaranty trust.
Peregrine Systems, Inc.: Representation in disposition of assets of Peregrine Remedy, Inc. to BMC Software, Inc. through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – a transaction valued at $355 million.
Ingram Micro, Inc.:
- Counsel in multi-million acquisition of package of micro-computer distribution companies in Chile, Brazil, Peru and US. Resolution of multi-jurisdictional issues relating to inter-company loans, foreign exchange, import-export regulations, foreign investment and tax planning.
- Counsel for multi-jurisdictional secured financing project in Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Central American countries, using various security instruments such as pagares (promissory notes), pledges, mortgages, trusts, etc.
Sony Electronics: Representation with respect to operations and management of Mexican manufacturing subsidiary.
Consulates General of Mexico in Los Angeles and San Diego: Processing of letters rogatory pursuant to Inter-American Treaty on Letters Rogatory from Mexican courts seeking international service of process and enforcement of judgments abroad. Extensive experience in litigation involving international treaties.
CareFusion Corporation (f/k/a Alaris Medical Systems, Inc.): Representation in distribution agreements in Chile, Mexico, Brazil and various jurisdictions.
Private Investor: Creation of fideicomiso for acquisition of over 1,000 hectares in Jalisco, Mexico for a purchase price of USD $128 million.
Private Investor. Representation of lender in Mezzanine Loan transaction secured by pledge of stock in Mexican company through a guaranty trust.
TRT Holdings (OMNI Hotels): Representation in acquisition of 33 hectares of undeveloped ocean front land in Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico.
Private US Bank Lender: Representation in loan to US-based company for use in construction of Mexican manufacturing facilities secured by Mexican Guaranteed Trust.
Private Investor. Representation of buyer of luxury hotel and convention center in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico for $115 million.
Institutional Investor: Counsel for acquisition of hotel and timeshare resort in Loreto Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico from FONATUR and negotiation with developer partner in joint venture.
Publicly Traded Medical device manufacturer: Representation in purchase of assets from Utah based seller, including real property.
Luxury International Hotel Operator: Counsel to Hotel Operator in Punta Mita resort in Bahia de Banderas, Mexico, including construction loan agreements secured by interest in real property and equity interest in Mexican Limited Responsibility Company.
Domestic Real Estate:
- Responsible for drafting loan, security and investment documents in commercial property with $35 million in Santa Monica, California.
- Responsible for acquisition of $30 million office building in Burbank, California.
Various: Establishing and maintaining in-bond manufacturing facilities in Mexico (Maquiladoras) for US and Asian companies doing business in Mexico (including CSB Battery Technologies, Inc., ARAMARK Uniform Services, Nissin Electroparts, Guild, Inc., Screen Passion, iLogistix, SONY Electronics, Equidyne Corp., Keepers International and Upright Manufacturing).