Franco Rafael Guízar Iriarte

Franco is a lawyer in Corporate and Transactional practice, specializing in Anti-corruption and Regulatory Law. Franco advises the firm's clients regarding compliance with obligations before local authorities regarding licenses, permits and authorizations that apply to their business units, such as retail and industry, in accordance with the complex Mexican legislation, both Federal, State and Municipal.

Through his advice to industrial and retail clients, they align their operations to the highest standards of regulatory compliance, having under their coordination more than 150 establishments regarding licenses and permits, addressing the challenges of dealing with government agencies. Throughout his professional experience, he has advised on a wide range of subjects, such as land use, construction, environment, right of way (road and rail), advertising, operating licenses, alcohol sale/consumption permits, authorizations and permits for special events and commercial campaigns, such as "El Buen Fin", Christmas Season, grand openings of new commercial establishments, and massive concentration events.

Before joining Sánchez Devanny, he was part of one of the largest retail companies in Mexico and the world. As a senior lawyer, he was in charge of the portfolios of licenses and permits of various business units in the Mexican Republic. After completing his undergraduate studies, he took part in the legal area of an international architecture and office design based in Mexico.