Carlos Solórzano

Partner, Calgary

csolorzano@smpslegal.com

Carlos is a Mexican lawyer, residing in Calgary, Canada. He specializes in oil and gas, project financing and real estate. His advisory is mainly focused on financing project such as commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, negotiation and development of strategic alliances and joint ventures, real estate and oil and gas. Carlos has also represented numerous clients in dispute resolution matters.

Before joining SMPS Legal, Carlos founded Solorzano Corporation and served for several years in a top tier Canadian law firm assisting clients on successfully establishing their businesses in Mexico and Latin America. 

Additionally, Carlos worked for Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Consulate in Calgary being responsible of Mexico-Alberta economic affairs and providing potential investors with guidelines for conducting business.  Additionally, Carlos has provided commercial advice to several foreign companies pursuing business in Canada. 

With over 20 years advising foreign investment, including the selection of most favorable jurisdiction for investments, Carlos has developed a successful practice advising the internationalization of companies. 

He is a member of the Mexican Law Association, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce, in Mexico City.