Gilbert F. Vazquez

Gilbert F. Vazquez represents American and Mexican companies in matters related to corporate structure and capitalization, issuance of private-placement securities, franchising, and distribution. 

Gilbert represents business owners, medium-sized and Fortune 100 companies, and large government agencies. He is fluent in business Spanish, reads French, and has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of cross-border transactions primarily in Mexico and Latin America.

In the international arena, Gilbert's experience includes representation of large American and Mexican companies in areas related to corporate structure and capitalization, issuance of private-placement securities, and other matters such as franchising, distribution, and joint venture agreements. He has represented several Mexican and Japanese-based companies with substantial manufacturing operations in the U.S. and in Mexico in the auto parts and petrochemical industries.

Experience

• Represented foreign clients conducting business in the United States in international business transactions and in mergers, joint ventures, and strategic alliances involving public and private companies.
• Represented domestic and multinational corporations in the auto parts manufacturing, petrochemical, and high technology industries, as well as one client in the development, design, operation, and ownership of leisure entertainment, recreational, and resort facilities.
• Represented foreign individuals and multinational corporations in matters related to distribution agreements, importation agreements, issuance of debt, joint venture agreements, and franchising agreements and in the acquisition of real properties and other investments in the U.S.
• Represented a large multi-national company in general labor and employment law issues in Texas, including an OSHA investigation of an explosion at the company's manufacturing facility.
• Corporate business representation involving investigation, litigation, and settlement of disputes involving: Americans with Disabilities Act, Corporate Downsizing, Employment. Discrimination and Title VII, Environmental, Health & Safety, Industrial Accidents at corporate job sites, Wrongful Death and Wrongful Termination.