Gustavo Alvarado

Associate

Mexico + 52.55.3000.4016

Gustavo Alvarado focuses his practice on financial law, with a particular emphasis on structured finance transactions, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. His work centers on providing legal counsel to financial institutions, domestic and international companies, and government agencies on a wide range of complex transactions, both domestically and internationally.

Gustavo has solid experience in structuring, negotiating, and implementing various financing schemes, particularly in the government sector, including structured finance, syndicated loans, and alternative funding mechanisms. He has participated in the legal design of public debt financing and refinancing schemes, infrastructure project financing, and models aimed at operational continuity and urban development, as well as in the execution of transactions involving multiple parties and complex regulatory frameworks.

He also regularly advises on capital markets and corporate financing transactions, including debt and equity issuances, structured offerings, and debt restructuring processes. His practice is distinguished by the analysis and mitigation of legal, financial, and regulatory risks, as well as by the coordination of due diligence processes, the negotiation and drafting of transactional documentation, and the implementation of strategic agreements requiring a high degree of technical expertise.

In addition, his experience includes the structuring, modification, and replacement of trusts in the public and private sectors, as well as compliance with the regulatory framework governing high-value financial transactions. Throughout his career, Gustavo has helped strengthen clients' financial positions, optimize their legal structures, and achieve long-term strategic objectives in dynamic regulatory environments.

Expérience

  • Avianca Group completes US$600 million Senior Secured Notes offeringJones Day advised Avianca Midco 2 PLC, a subsidiary of Avianca Group, on Mexican law matters related to its offering under Rule 144A of US$600 million aggregate amount of 9.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2031.
  • Vector Casa de Bolsa discontinues trustee operations due to orders issued by FinCENJones Day advised Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. on the substitution of trustees in more than 130 trust agreements, following orders issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
  • Mexico City Government secures MX$2.5 billion credit facility to refinance its existing public debtJones Day advised the Mexico City Government on the negotiation and execution of a MX$2.5 billion credit facility as part of Mexico City’s plan to refinance existing public debt.
  • Nacional Financiera grants loan to CIBanco to support its operations continuityJones Day advised Nacional Financiera, S.N.C., IBD (Mexican development bank) in granting a general purpose loan to CIBanco for MX$2 billion, backed by receivables from CIBanco's credit portfolio.
  • Mexico City Government creates Governmental Trust to lead international efforts and support vulnerable communitiesJones Day advised the Mexico City Government on the creation of a Governmental Trust to receive international donations from global organizations.
  • Mexico City Government secures MX$4 billion for tourism infrastructure to host 2026 FIFA World CupJones Day advised the Mexico City Government through the Ministry of Administration and Finance, in connection with the legal design and implementation of a private funding scheme for MX$4 billion granted by BBVA Mexico, for the renovation and/or remodeling of urban infrastructure to promote tourism in Mexico City, in light of its designation as an official host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Wells Fargo amends revolving credit facility for leading plastics and polyester producerJones Day represented Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, in connection with the amendment and repricing of an unsecured revolving credit facility for $100 million provided to a leading plastics and polyester producer.
  • Beel Infra provides subordinated loan to subsidiary Grupo GIAJones Day advised Beel Infra, S.A.P.I. de C.V., together with its investment vehicles, in connection with a MX$450 million subordinated financing provided to Controladora de Arquitectura, Ingenieria y Asociadios, S.A.P.I. de C.V., a subsidiary of Grupo GIA, which has as source of payment, revenues derived from concessions to operate Hospitals and Penitentiaries.
  • Avianca Group completes its exchange offering for all of its 9.000% Tranche A-1 Senior Secured NotesJones Day advised Avianca Midco 2 PLC, a subsidiary of Avianca Group, on Mexican law matters related to its exchange offering under Rule 144A of its current outstanding 9.0000% Tranche A-1 Senior Secured Notes due 2028 for 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028.