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Mergers & Acquisitions Marketplace Analysis
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Mergers Acquisitions Marketplace Analysis
With investor confidence on the rise, MA activity is expected to continue to increase in Mexico, particularly in the energy sector. In this key legal sector, we identify 46 outstanding individuals.
Galicia Abogados garners seven listings in this chapter, attesting to its leading reputation in the field. Founding partner Manuel Galicia specialises in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings, and is “top class”. José Visoso is noted for his “sophisticated handling” of transactions and advises on the acquisition of Mexican financial entities by foreign investors. The “excellent” Arturo Perdomo focuses on corporate and transactional matters, while Christian Lippert H specialises in mergers and acquisitions and related antitrust matters. Eugenio Sepúlveda is a “top name” and Alejandro de la Borbolla O has significant experience in the field. Clients praise Ignacio Pesqueira for his “sound advice” in relation to MA transactions.
Mijares Angoitia Cortés y Fuentes earns five inclusions. Pablo Mijares Ortega is a founding partner of the firm and a “star” in the bar. He is a “great strategist” and known for his “tactical approach”. Francisco Fuentes advises buyers, sellers and investors in complex merger and acquisition transactions including tender offers and joint ventures. Horacio de Uriarte Flores has significant experience in the energy and natural resources sector and regularly advises on related transactions. Ricardo Maldonado-Yañez acts in domestic and cross-border merger and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. He advises a number of private equity funds and investors. Patricio Trad Cepeda is a “go-to lawyer” on complex matters. He has particular experience in the telecommunications, energy and private equity sectors.
Four names stand out at Hogan Lovells BSTL. Juan Francisco Torres-Landa is a “leading figure” in the sector and advises many foreign investors entering Mexico. Ramón Bravo Herrera is a “favourite” with clients who appreciate his “commercial approach to matters” due to his time spent in-house at GE Mexico. Carlos Ramos Miranda specialises in the energy industry and is “highly sought after”. Eduardo Siqueiros T is also highly recommended and is a “prominent figure” in the industry.
At Basham Ringe y Correa, four lawyers are recommended. Daniel Del Río heads the corporate and mergers and acquisitions practices and is “outstanding” by all accounts. Javier Becerra is noted for his “invaluable advice” while Juan Jose Lopez De Silanes is praised for his “excellent negotiation skills”. Carlos Velazquez De Leon is a “great all-rounder” who is lauded for his “astute legal mind”.
Santamarina y Steta also achieves four listings in this chapter. Aarón Levet V in Tijuana is “tremendously knowledgeable” in corporate law and Jorge Barrero S in Monterrey is “first rate” for complex transactions. Juan Carlos Machorro G in Mexico City is “unrivalled” in terms of his experience in the sector while Alberto Saavedra O is “very popular with clients”.
At González Calvillo, four lawyers are recommended including Jorge Cervantes Trejo, a “talented professional” with experience in joint ventures, MA, strategic alliances and restructurings. Enrique González Calvillo’s representative work includes acting as counsel in the acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland (Mexico) and its transformation into Investabank. José Victor Torres Gómez is a “key figure” in cross-border transactions and is noted for his “personable manner” and “ability to get things done”. Miguel Rodrigo Valle Salinas scored highly with votes from clients and peers across Mexico and beyond.
Three names are recommended at Ritch Mueller Heather y Nicolau. Thomas Heather has a “long-standing reputation” in the field of mergers and acquisitions and is a “celebrated figure” of the Mexican bar. Rodrigo Conesa Labastida has experience in a variety of sectors including real estate, financial services, gaming and infrastructure among others. Luis Nicolau Gutiérrez is noted for his “very active” practice advising on high-profile transactions.
Creel García-Cuéllar Aiza y Enríquez garners two listings. Jean Michel Enriquez Dahlhaus previously acted as counsel to Servicios Corporativos Javer, SAPI de CV and its shareholders Southern Cross Group, Evercore Mexico Capital and Arzentia in the acquisition of Vive ICA, resulting in the creation of the largest privately held housing developer in Mexico. Samuel García-Cuéllar is of counsel at the firm and is “incredibly thorough” according to peers.
Two lawyers are recommended at Creel Abogados. Carlos Creel C has a “sterling reputation” for acting on complex transactions, while Alfonso Garcia-Mingo has represented high-profile companies in their MA transactions including Univar and ISS Group.
At Kuri Breña Sánchez Ugarte y Aznar, two names stand out. Jesús Sánchez Ugarte is a “pre-eminent figure” in the market known for his “effective advice and solutions-oriented approach to matters”. Daniel Kuri Breña Romero de Terreros is best known for his work in relation to the acquisition and sale of industrial, commercial and service companies, as well as advising international investment funds in their acquisition of Mexican companies.
Nader Hayaux y Goebel garners two recommendations. Hans Goebel Caviedes is known for his work in relation to sophisticated financing structures and regularly advises on MA transactions. Michell Nader S has represented foreign investors in the acquisition of Mexican entities to “great effect”.
Robles Miaja Abogados is represented by Rafael Robles Miaja, a “fiercely intelligent” lawyer with particular experience in the telecommunications sector.
Luis Rubio Barnetche at Greenberg Traurig has “vast experience” in MA transactions and foreign investment and is “highly sought after” by clients.
Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt Mosle’s Santiago Corcuera-Cabezut advises on private equity investments in Mexican companies and is a “class act”.
At Rico Robles Libenson y Bernal, Juan Pablo Rico Caso is billed as a “firm favourite” with clients in need of advice in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
Antonio Franck is a “leading individual” in the corporate field in Mexico and recently joined Jones Day in its Mexico City office.
Jáuregui y Del Valle is represented by Miguel Jáuregui Rojas, a “top talent” in the sector. He provides “detailed yet effective” advice.
Luis Burgueño at Von Wobeser y Sierra has extensive experience in advising clients on MA transactions and is “at the top of this game”.
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