Francisco González de la Matta, Esq. brings a rare combination of high-level public service and sophisticated private practice to his corporate and commercial law practice at MZLS. A former Deputy Secretary and Interim Secretary of Puerto Rico’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO), he offers clients deep insight into regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and retail law. His private sector experience includes advising Fortune 100 and 500 companies, startups, and multinational clients on M&A, debt restructuring, real estate transactions—including condominium law and Puerto Rico’s Propiedad Horizontal (Horizontal Property) regulations—and licensing matters across industries such as aviation, energy, and finance. With a practical understanding of business operations and legal complexity, Francisco helps clients navigate Puerto Rico’s corporate environment with strategic precision.