Alfredo was recognized in Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Legal 500 as a leading bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer and was named an “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds & Workouts. Chambers Global said, “the ‘outstanding’ Alfredo Pérez … has been praised by interviewees for his business-oriented approach to matters. He plays an integral part in the practice, with leading roles in many of the firm’s marquee cases” and “garners an incredible amount of respect.” Chambers USA noted that clients consider Alfredo a “clear-cut expert” who is “great on complex issues.” Alfredo was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (2003-2023) and named among Super Lawyers "Top 100" honorees in Houston for 2023. He was also named among the 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers by Lawdragon (2022-2023).
Alfredo concentrated on the representation of Chapter 11 debtors and other diverse interests, including secured creditors and committees, in all aspects of corporate and municipal restructurings, formal bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts. He represented numerous acquirers and potential acquirers of assets from bankruptcy estates and companies in financial distress as well as parties in preference and fraudulent conveyance litigation. He worked extensively on transnational matters and lectures on issues related to his practice.
Alfredo is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. He is a past chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the Houston Bar Association and past president of the Insolvency Working Group of the Union Internationale des Avocats. He is or has been a member of various professional associations including the ABA, ABI, IBA, INSOL and the TMA.