Manuel is admitted to practice law in Mexico and is a Registered Foreign Legal Consultant in Texas. He is not otherwise admitted to practice law in the United States.
Manuel Rajunov provides cross-border tax and transactional counsel to US and non-US multinational entities, with a particular focus on inbound and outbound Latin American investment strategies. This includes Israel-based companies on their investments in Latin America, and Latin American-based entities on their foreign investments. Manuel also counsels clients on real estate investments, structured finance transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
Tax
Served as lead tax counsel to a Mexican pension fund in establishing an investment platform in the United States
Served as lead tax counsel to a multinational diversified aeronautics corporation in connection with their Mexico operations
Served as lead tax counsel to a multinational consulting firm on the proposed acquisition of a Mexico-based regional consulting services provider
Served as lead tax counsel to a US-based automotive supplier on the sale of a division to a US-based multinational corporation
Served as lead tax counsel to a US-based real estate developer on its investments in Mexico and Argentina
Served as lead tax counsel on the proposed management buy-out of regional media conglomerate in Latin America
Served as lead tax counsel to a Spain-based, multi-national gaming systems and equipment manufacturer in the reorganization of its Latin American operations
Served as lead tax counsel to a Mexican casino operator on the proposed acquisition of a major competitor
Served as lead tax counsel to a Colombian family office in the structuring of a private equity fund
Served as lead tax counsel to Mexican sponsor in the formation of a real estate investment fund
Served as lead tax counsel to a Chilean family office in the structuring of its regional investments
Served as lead tax counsel to a US-based real estate investment fund on its investments in Latin America
Served as lead tax counsel to a US-based hedge fund in structuring lending transactions in Mexico
Served as lead tax counsel to a major original auto parts manufacturer, in the reorganization of its North and Central American manufacturing platform
Served as lead tax counsel to a Mexican industrial conglomerate in the negotiation of several joint ventures with US based automotive and technology companies
Served as lead tax counsel to a joint venture between a US real estate investment fund and a Mexican operator, in the creation of a platform to invest in Mexican real estate projects
Served as lead tax counsel to a special purpose acquisition companies (“SPAC”) in its proposed acquisition of a Mexican target
Served as lead tax counsel to a Mexican gaming company in its proposed merger with a US-based SPAC
Served as lead tax counsel to a consumer electronic products manufacturer in the reorganization of its Mexican operations
Served as lead counsel for a European-based automotive part manufacturer in the tax reorganization of their Mexican operations
Served as lead Mexican counsel to a power generation systems manufacturer, in the implementation of global tax strategies
Served as lead Mexican tax advisor on multiple global transactions with an aggregate value of $50 billion
Served as lead tax adviser to a US-based investment group in the development of a US$100 million exclusive luxury vacation housing community in Los Cabos, Mexico
Served as lead counsel to a US based REIT in the restructuring of its Mexican portfolio to allow tax savings in excess of US $80 million
Served as lead tax, legal and operational adviser to a major US-based buyout fund in the migration to Mexico of the manufacturing operations of several holdings
Served as lead counsel and tax adviser to several foreign-based family-owned or majority controlled companies regarding the establishment, operation, expansion and divestiture of their Mexican operations in the manufacturing and distribution, real estate, services and retail industries
Mergers & Acquisitions
Represented a US-based, private equity backed company in the acquisition of a Mexican based manufacturing company
Represented a US-based private equity fund in the acquisition of a specialized products division from an EU-based multinational corporation
Represented a US-based private equity fund in the acquisition of a minority stake in a US-based produce and fruit grower and distributor with operations throughout Latin America
Represented a US-based, privately-held company in the acquisition of a Mexican distributor
Represented a European gaming company in the acquisition of businesses in Mexico, Peru and Panama
Represented a Japanese consumer electronics products company in multiple acquisitions and divestitures in North America
Represented a US-based cloud-based software company in the acquisition of an R&D center in Colombia
Represented an Israel-based energy technology company on the acquisition of a Mexican target
Represented a Mexican automotive company in the acquisition of several businesses in the United States
Represented a US-based consumer household products manufacturer in the acquisition of a distribution company in Mexico, in a transaction valued at $50 million
Represented a Canadian real estate brokerage company in expansion into Mexico by acquiring a local real estate company
Represented a US-based real estate investment fund in the acquisition, reorganization and divestment of its Mexican real property portfolio with a net asset value average of $850 million
Represented a US-based developer in the divestment of its Mexican portfolio in a transaction valued at $350 million
Served as co-counsel to a major US conglomerate in the acquisition of majority stake in the automotive battery division of one of the largest diversified industrial groups in Mexico
Real Estate and Development
Served as lead counsel to a US-based investment fund in the acquisition and lease-back of several industrial properties in Mexico
Served as lead counsel to a US-based investment fund in the development of an investment platform to acquire and develop industrial properties in Mexico
Served as lead counsel to a US-based developer in the purchase of a real estate development in Mexico
Served as lead counsel to a Bogota-based real estate investment fund in the negotiation of development joint-ventures in Peru and Chile
Served as co-counsel to a US-based real estate investment fund in the proposed acquisition of a Latin American based REIT
Served as lead counsel to a US-based time-share operator on the acquisition of a property portfolio in Mexico
Served as lead counsel to a US-based real estate investment fund in the divestiture of its interests in multiple development joint-ventures in Mexico
Served as co-counsel to the investment group that developed properties in San Miguel Allende, Mexico and Punta Mita, Mexico
Served as co-counsel to the investment group developing a 500-room resotrt in Cancún, Mexico
Served as co-counsel of the investment group that developed a major resort located in Baja California
Served as lead or co-counsel to several US-based real estate investors in the development of housing communities and resorts in Mexico, with a combined investment of US $300 million
Represented the real estate division of a major oil company in the purchase and development of a housing joint venture in Mexico
Represented a US based investment fund in the management of commercial real estate in Mexico
Served as lead or co-counsel to several US-based real estate investors in the development of three industrial parks in Mexico, with a combined investment of US$200 million
Served as lead Mexican counsel to an Israel-based defense contractor in a public bid process with the Mexican Department of National Defense
Financing
Served as lead Mexican counsel to a US-based private equity fund on the financing of a Mexican telecommunications provider
Served as counsel to a multi-national gaming company in the financing of its global operations
Served as counsel to a US-based insurance company in the structuring of its Mexican lending platform
Served as counsel to a Mexican gaming operator in the negotiation of financing terms for a proposed acquisition valued at $320 million
Served as counsel to several US-based real estate investment funds and investment trusts in the financing of real property portfolios in Mexico
Intellectual Property
Served as lead Mexican counsel to a US-based software company in the reorganization of their global intellectual property holdings
Served as lead Mexican counsel to an Israel-based software company in a licensing transaction with a Mexican casino operator
Operations
Represented a US-based worldwide refrigeration company in the establishment of Mexican manufacturing operations for three divisions and the operations of a joint venture with a Mexican-based conglomerate
Served as lead Mexican counsel to several Israel-based technology companies on all business aspects of their operations in Mexico
Served as co-counsel to three major Fortune 500 US-based automotive suppliers in the establishment of their Mexican operations with a combined investment in excess of US$350 million
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico, (J.D.)
Instituto Mexico, (B.A.)
Mexican Bar Association
American Bar Association
International Bar Association
International Fiscal Association
Dallas Council of Foreign Relations
Chambers USA
Tax (2021-2024)
Real Estate (2017)
The Legal 500
Private Practice Powerlist (2018-2019)
US Taxes – Non-Contentious (2018)
The Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law, Dallas (2019-2024)
Latinvex, Top 100 Lawyers
Corporate/M&A (2020-2024)
Tax (2020-2024)
American Israel Public Affair Committee (AIPAC)
Dallas Executive Committee, Chair (2010-2018)
National Council, Member (2011-Present)
Dallas Political Committee, Chair (2015-2018 and 2022-2026)
Leadership Institute Alumnus Class of 2019
Congregation Anshai Torah, Executive Vice President (2024-2026)