Overview
Alberto Lascurain is a corporate attorney in Holland & Knight's Mexico City office, where he focuses his practice in anti-money laundering, anti-corruption compliance and corporate governance. He also advises national and international companies on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial transactions, real estate and comprehensive legal management of day-to-day operations.
Recognized for his strategic approach to compliance, Mr. Lascurain has counseled multinational companies in various industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device and retail sectors, among others, providing effective solutions in risk assessment, internal investigations and the development of regulatory compliance policies. His experience in implementing anti-money laundering and anti-corruption programs positions him as a key advisor for companies seeking to mitigate regulatory risks and strengthen their ethical culture.
Mr. Lascurain has led training sessions and compliance audits, helping clients meet the highest international and local standards. He holds certifications from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in best anti-corruption practices and from the Mexican Chamber of Deputies in regulatory compliance, transparency and corporate ethics. The combination of his technical knowledge, strategic vision and commitment to excellence makes Mr. Lascurain an ideal partner for companies seeking high-impact legal advice in anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, corporate compliance and integral corporate advice.
Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Lascurain worked at top-tier law firms in Mexico, where he developed a comprehensive and sophisticated perspective to address the most complex legal challenges.
Representative Experience
- Conducted a comprehensive internal fraud investigation for one of the world's leading companies in the energy sector, encompassing the detection, analysis and documentation of financial and operational irregularities; the project involved coordinating multidisciplinary teams, performing an exhaustive review of internal processes and implementing advanced forensic audit methodologies to identify those responsible, as well as quantify the economic impact and strengthen the organization's internal controls; the intervention enabled the company to mitigate legal and reputational risks and optimize its compliance and fraud prevention policies, ensuring transparency and the trust of its investors and strategic partners
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive anti-money laundering program and corporate integrity policy for one of the world's leading automotive companies; the project included the customized design of a robust compliance system, drafting of a code of conduct aligned with the highest international standards and creation of internal policies tailored to the specific needs of the automotive sector; the advisory services covered everything from risk assessment and identification of vulnerabilities to training executives and staff in business ethics, anti-corruption and regulatory best practices; the company strengthened its compliance culture, mitigated legal and reputational risks and consolidated its position as a global benchmark in integrity and corporate responsibility
- Conducted an audit and risk analysis of an international pharmaceutical company from a compliance perspective, including anticorruption, anti-money laundering and regulatory matters, as well as the design, implementation and monitoring of remediation actions, including the preparation, adjustment, implementation and training on different policies, codes and/or manuals; this, in a visiting counsel scheme, taking into account the specific needs and risks of each of its operations, business units and the industry of which it was part of, with implications in the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Latin America
- Conducted a regulatory and corporate audit process prior to the acquisition of a Multiple Purpose Financial Institutions (SOFOM), Non-Regulated Entities (ENR) by one of the leading companies in the automotive and financial leasing sector, as well as the drafting of documents, including share purchase, negotiation and assistance contracts during closing and subsequent actions related to said acquisition
- Advised on the design of different corporate simplification schemes, including the merger, spinoff, liquidation and/or suspension of activities where appropriate, of different business groups, together with tax and labor practice groups, as a consequence of different reforms to legal provisions
- Conducted an investigation and internal audit of a Tier 1 entity in the automotive sector, together with the director of compliance and the local management of the company in relation to 1) double billing to suppliers, 2) manipulated expense reports, and 3) breach of fiduciary duties by the former CFO of the company; the foregoing, working together with the new CEO of the organization at the local level in the establishment of internal controls, included improving the compliance infrastructure (ombudsman, local compliance officer) and determining the resulting legal actions
Credentials
- Universidad Iberoamericana, J.D.
- Mexican Association of Ethics and Compliance Professionals, A.C. (AMPEC), 2019-Present
- The Best Lawyers in Mexico, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
- The Legal 500 Latin America, Recommended Lawyer, Compliance, 2023; Leading Associate, Compliance and Data Privacy, 2025, 2026
- Top Compliance Officers, Mexico, Top Compliance Magazine, 2024
- Certificate of Recognition for Pro Bono Efforts, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 2024
- Pro Bono Partner Recognition, Appleseed Mexico, 2023
- Top Compliance, Best Compliance Officers of Ibero-America 2021-2023