White Case promotes Alberto Sepulveda to Partner in their Mexico City office.

White & Case Strengthens Mexican Presence with Alberto Sepułveda's Return

White & Case, a global law firm, has announced the appointment of Alberto Sepułveda as a partner in its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice. Sepułveda, who was previously the General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Head of Legal and Corporate Security at Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV, is rejoining White & Case's Mexico City office, where he served as a partner from 1995 to 2013.

Eric Leicht, a member of White & Case's Executive Committee, expressed enthusiasm about Sepułveda's return. "Alberto's outstanding talent and investments in the Mexico City and Latin America region will significantly enhance our ability to provide top-tier support on cross-border transactions," Leicht said.

Sepułveda expressed delight at rejoining White & Case's Mexico City office. "I am thrilled to be back with White & Case and look forward to collaborating with the firm's distinguished lawyers," he stated.

Sepułveda's return is seen as adding substantial cross-border expertise to the firm's operations in Mexico. Throughout his career, Sepułveda has developed his expertise by advising on complex, cross-border transactions. While at Walmart de Mexico, he guided the company through high-profile legal and regulatory issues, and was instrumental in the sale of its restaurant, apparel, and banking operations, and significant investments in its logistics and omnichannel operations.

The addition of Sepułveda is part of White & Case's efforts to build on its forward momentum in the Mexican market. Francisco de Rosenzweig, White & Case's Mexico City Office Executive Partner, expressed excitement about Sepułveda's return and the opportunity to collaborate with him. "Alberto's industry relationships are expected to further advance White & Case's position in Mexico as the leading firm to advise on complex, cross-border matters," de Rosenzweig said.

White & Case's CEO stated that Sepułveda has an exceptional reputation among Mexico's largest companies and financial institutions. "Alberto brings strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, debt finance, and financial regulatory matters," the CEO added.

Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV is the publicly listed Mexican subsidiary of Walmart Inc., the world's largest retailer. No new factual information about Walmart de Mexico or Walmart Inc. is provided in this paragraph.

There are no search results available that provide information about Alberto Sepúlveda's professional activities before joining White & Case. However, it is clear that his expertise and industry relationships will be valuable assets to White & Case as it continues to expand its presence in the Mexican market.