Manuel has been recognized for his outstanding pro-bono work and involvement. His work includes leading the incorporation of McKinsey Social Initiative Mexico’s entities, reviewing their legal day-to-day operations, drafting contracts and legal documentation; as well as, collaborating with the obtention before the Mexican Tax Authorities of their tax-exempt status to receive tax deductible donations. 

Before joining DLA Piper, Manuel worked as an associate at a major law firm located in Mexico City, where he was a member of the firm’s M&A Group.  Manuel additionally worked as an international attorney at a major firm in New York, where he assisted in complex M&A and private equity transactions as a member of the Corporate/M&A Group.