Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Mexico
Band 1
Email address
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+52 55 5540 9200About
Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Our banking & finance practice advises international and local lenders and borrowers in the structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of financing transactions of all kinds. We also focuse on regulatory, compliance and risk management matters for financial institutions.
We provide advice to financial intermediaries on representation before Mexican financial regulatory authorities. Our practice group is frequently involved in M&A transactions in the financial services industry, and can offer unique capabilities in contentious matters and regulatory risk management. We work closely with our Competition practice in regulatory matters related to antitrust investigations in the financial industry.
Our practice focuses on:
• Cross-Border syndicated transactions: in the cross-border syndicated loan market, representing lenders and borrowers. We focus on highly complex transactions.
• Acquisition finance: in cross-border and local acquisition financings, teaming up with our M&A practice group in a seamless fashion.
• Sub-Sovereign financing and refinancing: representing both states and municipalities, financial institutions in financing, refinancing structures, and regulatory matters.
• Real estate financing: financing for all asset clases (commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality properties in recourse, non-recourse and cross-collateralized structures).
• Regulatory work: in local and international regulatory matters and investigations.
Chambers Review
Galicia Abogados is a top-tier multidisciplinary firm with an outstanding banking and finance department which benefits from solid knowledge of financing mergers and acquisitions and infrastructure projects, with further expertise in sub-sovereign and real estate finance. The firm is also sought out by clients for regulatory advice. Galicia Abogados routinely receives mandates from key Mexican and foreign lenders to assist with syndicated and bilateral lending transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Galicia Abogados is a reference in terms of client service. You know you are in good hands and will be attended to well and with the utmost care."
"Galicia Abogados approaches complex legal and business issues from a practical perspective, which is very helpful for moving transactions forward and finding solutions."
"Galicia Abogados is a reference in terms of client service. You know you are in good hands and will be attended to well and with the utmost care."
"Galicia Abogados approaches complex legal and business issues from a practical perspective, which is very helpful for moving transactions forward and finding solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Manuel Galicia Romero continues to draw praise from market insiders for his career in the banking and finance area in Mexico, and for his leadership role within the firm.
"Manuel Galicia Romero is very renowned and brilliant in his work, and enjoys an established track record. He is also a very good and approachable person, down to earth, with a good team spirit."
Leading practitioner and co-head of department Guillermo Pérez Santiago is based in Mexico City and is recommended for his business acumen in banking and finance operations, receiving plaudits from both peers and clients. He represents borrowers and lenders in a variety of transactions, including sustainability-linked loans.
"Guillermo Pérez Santiago is definitely one of the most experienced lawyers in finance, and his business and commercial knowledge is outstanding and distinguishes him from other top lawyers."
"He is extraordinary, and possesses a fine legal judgement. He helps us in big financing contracts and in the negotiation between the parties."
Experienced department co-head Arturo Perdomo Jiménez can claim solid expertise in the banking and finance arena in Mexico, where he is also praised for his prowess assisting with regulatory matters.
"Arturo Perdomo Jiménez's knowledge of financial regulations is unmatched. He is smart, practical and an absolute pleasure to work with."
Partner Rosemarie McLaren is based in Monterrey, and breaks into the rankings this year after being acclaimed by peers and clients alike. McLaren regularly represents lenders in an array of financial operations.
"Rosemarie McLaren is definitely one lawyer to watch. Her commitment to providing the client with the best support and level of service is remarkable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Mexico
Members
Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Head of Department
Cecilia Rojas
Head of Department
Humberto Perez-Rocha
Lili Abascal
Head of Department
Maurice Berkman
Rodrigo Rivera
Rosemarie McLaren Magnus
Industries
Provided by Galicia Abogados, S.C.
Banking
Financial Services
Fintech
Insurance