Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 1
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Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
Our Banking and Finance Practice Group is one of the largest groups of attorneys of its type in Mexico and for several years has been ranked by Chambers & Partners as Band 1 for its superior service.
Our clients benefit both from a wealth of expertise in our financial practice and the support of other practices of the Firm including M&A, tax, real estate, securities and infrastructure, among others.
Our practice advises leading global financial institutions, including commercial banks, investment banks, finance companies, export credit agencies, hedge funds, insurance companies, leasing companies, mutual funds, asset-based lenders, pension fund vehicles and other institutional investors.
We play a prominent role in all areas of the banking and finance spectrum, including capital markets, securitization, structured finance, equity offerings, equity funds, leveraged buyouts, insurance, leasing, corporate lending, real estate finance, project finance, workouts, insolvencies and restructurings, among others. We also regularly advise clients in a variety of regulatory matters.
Our Group’s unmatched strength and depth allows the Firm to react quickly and to simultaneously handle complex and time-sensitive transactions in a successful manner without compromising the quality of its legal services or the responsiveness of its lawyers.
Chambers Review
Nader Hayaux & Goebel is a top-tier multi-practice firm in Mexico with an acclaimed banking and finance department that is frequently sought out by domestic and international financiers to assist with corporate and project finance mandates. The department provides assistance with structured finance deals relating to the development of real estate assets and infrastructure projects. The firm's client roster is drawn from numerous sectors including financial services, real estate and hospitality.
Work Highlights
- Nader Hayaux & Goebel advised Grupo Murano on the financial restructuring of its USD240 million syndicated senior secured credit facility, for a hospitality project in Cancun.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nader Hayaux & Goebel has a clear understanding of all concepts in transactions as well as knowledge of the risks from a business perspective. Their senior staff is very involved in deals."
"Nader Hayaux & Goebel has a team which is efficient and can manage sophisticated and complex matters for international companies. The lawyers' responsiveness and solutions are excellent."
"Nader Hayaux & Goebel has a clear understanding of all concepts in transactions as well as knowledge of the risks from a business perspective. Their senior staff is very involved in deals."
"Nader Hayaux & Goebel has a team which is efficient and can manage sophisticated and complex matters for international companies. The lawyers' responsiveness and solutions are excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding practitioner and founding partner Michell Nader Schekaiban has a long-standing track record in banking and finance in Mexico. He possesses extensive capabilities assisting both lenders and borrowers with project and corporate finance.
"Michell Nader Schekaiban is my preferred lawyer for finance mandates due to his vast experience and his extraordinary client-oriented results."
"Michell Nader Schekaiban is responsive, commercially aware and very practical. He knows how to get to the heart of an issue and has a very deep knowledge of investments and financings."
Mexico City-based partner Hans Goebel Caviedes is praised by his clients for his service and commercial awareness. He has expertise in assisting clients with financial matters, including secured loans, syndicated credit agreements and the acquisition of notes.
"Hans Goebel Caviedes' is very commercially aware, friendly and easy to talk to, as he explains complex concepts in a simple manner."
Well-regarded Mexico City-based practitioner Julian Garza Castañeda is recognised in the banking and finance space, offering his extensive experience to banks involved in financial transactions, including the acquisition and refinancing of notes.
"Julian Garza Castañeda has expertise and a great understanding of the market. Our transactions with him go perfectly, and from a legal perspective we feel protected in adverse scenarios."
Mexico City-based banking and finance partner Javier Arreola Espinosa can claim experience advising on corporate, asset and project finance. He benefits from a particular prowess assisting clients from the infrastructure sector.
"Javier Arreola Espinosa is an excellent lawyer who offers great response times and solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nader Hayaux & Goebel
Mexico
Members
Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
Eduardo Villanueva
Federico Vergara
José Humberto Rocha
Head of Department
Oscar Vázquez
Rose Marie Harfush
Clients
Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
BBVA
Banco Sabadell
Bancomext
Banorte
CitiBanamex
HSBC
IDB
MetLife
Prudential
Santander
Scotiabank
Wells Fargo
Industries
Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
asset-based lenders
commercial banks
export credit agencies
finance companies
global financial institutions
hedge funds
insurance companies
leasing companies
mutual funds
other institutional investors