Carlos A. Sugich

Carlos Sugich's practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate development, hospitality, financing, leasing and cross-border business transactions in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America. He is admitted to practice law in Arizona and throughout Mexico. Carlos led the firm in opening its first international office in Los Cabos, Mexico in 2008 and currently represents some of the most exclusive master planned and resort communities in the area. In addition, Carlos regularly advises domestic and foreign companies in the establishment and operation of foreign subsidiaries and has written extensively in the areas of foreign investment and cross-border transactions. Carlos has been selected by his peers to The Best Lawyers in America since 2013 and has been ranked by Chambers Latin America as Real Estate “Leader in the Field” since 2016. Carlos manages the Los Cabos Office and is a member of the firm’s Expanded Executive Committee. He served as the Tournament Chairman of the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open and is the President of The Thunderbirds (Host and Organizer of the WM Phoenix Open) for 2018/2019.

Representative Presentations and Publications

• Doing Business in Mexico: What You Need to Know, Co-Presenter, Snell & Wilmer (September 12, 2019)
• Selling real property in Los Cabos: Key contract provisions, Co-author, Phoenix Business Journal (December 17, 2018)
• What to consider when developing resorts and master planned communities in Los Cabos, Co-author, Phoenix Business Journal (December 4, 2018)
• Thunderbirds announce record donation from 2018 Phoenix Open, Quoted, Scottsdale Independent (October 5, 2018)
• 2018 Phoenix Open raised record-breaking money for Arizona charities, Quoted, 12 News (October 4, 2018)
• 2018 Phoenix Open raises record-breaking $12.2M for Arizona charities, Quoted, KTAR News (October 4, 2018)
• First Latino Waste Management Phoenix Open Chairman looks to expand tournament's audience, Featured, Phoenix Business Journal (February 1, 2018)
• Phoenix Open reaching out to Hispanic Community, Quoted, Cronkite News Arizona PBS (January 30, 2018)
• Doing Business in Mexico. What you Need to Know, Instructor, National Live Webinar, Lorman Education Service (February 21, 2014)
• Mexico to Simplify Purchase of Residential Beach Properties, Author, The AMC Catalyst (Arizona-Mexico Commission) (Winter 2014)
• Real Estate Legal Issues Update, Speaker, American Bar Association, Second Conference on Legal Challenges & Opportunities of Mexico’s Increased Global Integration (November 7-9, 2013)
• Current US-Mexico Legal Issues in Arbitration-Challenging Awards, Moderator/Speaker, 2013 Annual Meeting and CLE Conference for the U.S. Mexico Bar Association (October 29-31, 2013)
• Cross-Border Entrepreneurship Conference, Speaker, Chapman University, Orange, CA (October 20, 2012)
• Cultural liaisons, Co-Author, The Phoenix Business Journal (July 6, 2012)
• Legal Trends in Mexico’s Real Estate Industry, Speaker, 2012 Mexico City Conference, American Bar Association (June 16, 2012)
• Mexico’s New Class Action Laws, Author, Global Connection Newsletter (March 18, 2012)
• Mexican Regulations Imposing Restrictions on Mexican Banks for Transactions in Physical U.S. Currency, Speaker, Fraud and Security Seminar, sponsored by Arizona Bankers Association and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Phoenix, AZ (September 14, 2010)
• Foreign Investment in Real Estate in Arizona, Speaker, Arizona Foreign Investment Attraction Seminar, sponsored by Arizona Department of Commerce and TechBA, Mexico City (February 18, 2010)
• Cross-Border Lending in Mexico, Speaker, ASU School of Law, Prof. Orde Kittrie (November 18, 2008)
• Cross-Border Lending, Speaker, Banking on the Border Seminar, Arizona Bankers Association and FDIC, Tucson, Arizona (October 29-30, 2007)
• Cross-Border Finance, Speaker, Real Estate Summit Conference, Rivera Maya (October 25-27, 2007)
• Cross-Border Lending in Mexico, Speaker, Doing Business in Mexico Conference, CLE International, Scottsdale, Arizona (March 26-27, 2008)
• 10 Things You Need To Know About Real Estate In Mexico, Author, Arizona Business Magazine (June-July, 2008)
•Featured on ABC News' segment Cashing In, regarding the do's and don'ts of buying real property in Mexico
• Cross Border Finance, Speaker, Seminar on Legal Strategies and Opportunities for Doing Business in Mexico, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico (April 4-6, 2006)
• NAFTA's Indirect Effect on Real Estate Investment, Speaker, Stewart Title Attorney Referral Network Conference, Houston, Texas (November 29-December 1, 2004)
• The Mexican Guaranty Trust, Speaker, Seminar on Inter-American Trade & Business Law, sponsored by National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade and the Arizona Department of Commerce, held at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona
•Guest Lecturer, Arizona State University School of Law, Seminar on Mexican Law hosted by Prof. Dale Furnish
• Arizona Personnel Law Update 2004, Seminar Panelist, topic of Business Immigration Law, sponsored by Council on Education In Management

Professional Recognition and Awards

•Chambers Global, Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (2019-2020)
•Chambers Latin America, Real Estate Leader in the Field (2016-2018)
•Chambers Global, Real Estate Leader in the Field (2016)
•The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2013-2020)
•Up & Comers Award, Arizona Business Journal 2004 Anniversary Edition (Sept./Oct. 2004)

Other Professional Experience

•Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP, Of Counsel

Related News & Events

• Apr 26
Chambers USA 2019 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer in Multiple Categories and Names 44 Attorneys as Leaders in their Field

• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year

• Oct 04
Chambers Latin America 2018 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer Partner Carlos Sugich as a ‘Leader in the Field’ for Mexico Real Estate

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Jul 13
Carlos Sugich Named Tournament Chairman for 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Lists 125 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers As Leaders In Their Field
In addition, 15 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jun 09
The Thunderbirds Elect Snell & Wilmer Partner Carlos Sugich as 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open Assistant Tournament Chairman

• Oct 05
Chambers Latin America 2016 Recognizes Snell & Wilmer Partner Carlos Sugich as a ‘Leader in the Field’ for Real Estate

• Sep 10
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Appoints Snell & Wilmer Attorney Carlos Sugich to Arizona Mexico Commission Board of Directors

• Aug 17
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Lists 128 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in their Field
In addition, 19 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jun 22
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Includes Snell & Wilmer Lawyer Carlos Sugich as Part of Delegation to Mexico City

• Nov 03
Carlos Sugich Elected as U.S. Chair of U.S.-Mexico Bar Association

• Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Oct 14
Snell & Wilmer Sponsors U.S.-Mexico Bar Association 2013 Annual Meeting and CLE Conference

• Aug 19
The Best Lawyers in America 2014 Recognizes 119 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Nov 12
U.S.-Mexico Bar Association Appoints Snell & Wilmer Partner Carlos Sugich to the Board

• Oct 29
Snell & Wilmer Partner Carlos Sugich Presents At Cross-Border Entrepreneurship Conference

• Sep 04
The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Recognizes 114 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jul 06
Cultural liaisons

• Jun 19
ABA Section of International Law Welcomes Carlos Sugich to Speak About Legal Trends in Mexico's Real Estate Industry

• Aug 10
Snell & Wilmer Partner Carlos Sugich Appointed as Vice-Chair of ABA Mexico Committee

• Jan 01
Snell & Wilmer Elects Seven New Firm Partners and Two Senior Attorneys

Related Publications

• Oct 02
Global Connection - October 2014

• Aug 13
Global Connection - August 2012

• Apr 16
Legal Alert - Practical Tips for U.S. Persons Owning Mexican Property Thru a Fideicomiso

• Apr 11
Global Connection - April 2012

• Oct 12
Global Connection - October 2010

• Feb 11
Global Connection - February 2010

• Nov 21
Global Connection - November 2008
Snell & Wilmer Opens Office in Mexico

• Jun 01
10 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate in Mexico