Jerry Gumpel is retired from the firm and is now Of Counsel.
Jerry advised clients on corporate and real estate matters. Jerry represented clients whose businesses and investments span the globe, with a particular emphasis on U.S.-Mexico cross-border matters. With regard to corporate matters, he specialized in formation of joint ventures and partnerships, structuring investment vehicles and platforms. He advised companies, entrepreneurs, privately held businesses and family offices on their domestic and international matters. These matters included mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure and governance, raising of debt and equity domestically and abroad and the negotiation of strategic alliances and co-investments with private equity funds. His clients were multinational corporations, privately held businesses, financial service providers and family offices.
With regard to real estate, Jerry represented sponsors of real estate funds and investors in all facets of real estate investments, including hospitality, multi-family and shopping centers. Working closely with the firm's tax department, Jerry assisted clients in developing tax efficient investment platforms and in the preparation of multi-generational estate plans for families with a global presence.
Born and raised in Ecuador, and educated in the U.S., Jerry brings a global perspective to the matters he handled for clients. He is also fluent in Spanish and German.