Global law firm White & Case announced the expansion of 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, SAB de CV, 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.
While working at Walmart 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 throughout his career advising on complex, cross-border transactions.
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“Alberto has an exceptional reputation among Mexico’s largest companies and financial institutions. 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.”
Eric Leicht, a member of White & Case’s Executive Committee
“Our team in Mexico advises on many of the market’s most high-profile matters. 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.”
Francisco de Rosenzweig, White & Case’s Mexico City Office Executive Partner
“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.”
Alberto Sepúlveda
