Alberto Sepúlveda joins White & Case as a partner in Mexico City

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice with the addition of Alberto Sepúlveda as a partner.

Sepúlveda was previously the General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Head of Legal and Corporate Security at Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V., the publicly listed Mexican subsidiary of Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer. He rejoins the Firm’s Mexico City office, where he was a partner from 1995 to 2013.

"Alberto has an exceptional reputation among Mexico’s largest companies and financial institutions," said Eric Leicht, a member of White & Case’s Executive Committee. "He brings strong market knowledge combined with excellent relationships with key players in the industry that will further advance our position in Mexico as the leading firm to advise on complex, cross-border matters."

During his time at Wal-Mart de Mexico, Sepúlveda guided the company through high-profile legal and regulatory issues, including the sale of its restaurant, apparel and banking operations, as well as significant investments in its logistics and omnichannel operations. He brings strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, debt finance and financial regulatory matters, which he developed over the course of his career advising on complex, cross-border transactions.

"Our team in Mexico advises on many of the market’s most high-profile matters," said Francisco de Rosenzweig, White & Case’s Mexico City Office Executive Partner. "The addition of Alberto will add substantial cross-border expertise as we build on our forward momentum in this market. We’re delighted to welcome him back to the Firm."

Sepúlveda added: "I’m excited to rejoin White & Case’s Mexico City office and collaborate with its distinguished lawyers across its leading global platform. The Firm’s talent is outstanding, and its investments over many years in Mexico City, and the Latin America region more broadly, allow us to provide top-tier support to clients on their most important cross-border transactions. I’m delighted to be back here."

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