Joaquin Carrillo
Senior Associate
Mr. Joaquin Carrillo joined Meridian in 2025 and quickly established himself as a rising retail leasing broker. In his first year, he successfully closed more than 30 lease transactions, representing both landlords and tenants throughout New York City.
On the landlord side, Joaquin specializes in strategically positioning underperforming and newly marketed retail assets, developing leasing strategies that maximize exposure and attract qualified operators. His background in corporate and commercial law gives him a strong understanding of lease structures, ownership entities, and transaction negotiations, allowing him to effectively communicate ownership objectives and execute deals efficiently.
On the tenant representation side, Joaquin’s hospitality background provides him with a unique operator perspective. He advises clients beyond site selection, focusing on how each location can support and strengthen their brand. He specializes in representing hospitality groups, multi-unit operators, franchisees, and emerging retail concepts across food & beverage, fitness, and experiential retail.
Prior to joining Meridian, Joaquin worked at a boutique commercial real estate brokerage specializing in retail leasing. He also gained legal experience at leading Latin American law firms, including Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano and Dentons, and spent three years working with premier hospitality groups in New York City, developing a strong understanding of restaurant operations, customer experience, and the challenges faced by retail and hospitality operators.
Joaquin studied Law at the University of Lima in Peru and completed executive education programs at the London School of Economics in Corporate Law & Finance and English Proficiency.
