25 years
of experience
We have obtained
20+ Awards
Time in Mexico

Rodrigo Pérez Elizundia


Of Counsel - Corporate and Transactional Law

Email rperez@bgbg.mx

Phone: +52 (55) 5292 5232

VCard
Professional Experience
Education
Publications
  • bgbg ( April 2024–present)
    Of Counsel.
  • Elizundia Abogados ( April 2020–April 2024)
    Corporate and Transactional Attorney.
  • ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions Mexico & Central America ( April 2008–March 2020)
    General Counsel.
  • Tenaris Tamsa (January 2005–March 2008)
    Corporate Counsel.

Rodrigo has more than 20 years of experience providing legal counsel to multinational companies doing business in Mexico, both as an in-house and outside counsel. In particular, he has advised major U.S. and German companies and has received professional training in both countries, which has given him an in-depth understanding of their legal and business cultures.

His practice areas include: Corporate and Transactional Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law, Compliance, EPC Projects, and Dispute Resolution.

 

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate Law

New York University (NYU), NYU Graduate Merit Scholar and Fulbright Scholar, 2000–2001.

  • Bachelor of Laws

Universidad Panamericana (UP), Mexico City, 1993–1998.

Specialized Programs and Courses:

  • Legal refresher courses

National Association of Corporate Lawyers, Bar Association (Anade), 2006–2008 and 2019 to present.

  • Legal, compliance, and business training programs

ThyssenKrupp, United States and Germany, 2008–2018.

  • Business courses

Tenaris Online University, 2006–2008.

  • Certificate in International Arbitration

ITESM and the Mexican Arbitration Center (CAM), 2007.

Internships:

  • Gleiss Lutz, Stuttgart, Germany, 2001–2002.
  • “Interview and discussion on various topics related to the work of international in-house counsel”
    General Counsel 100 Latin America Roundtable Legal 500 UK, July 24, 2014.
  • “Interview on the legal profession in Mexico”
    , General Counsel 100 Latin America, Legal 500 UK, March 19, 2014.
  • “Interview on Mexico’s Legal Environment and Economy”
    Who’s Who in Business Law (UK) Special Edition on Mexico, January 10, 2013.