About

Provided by Santamarina y Steta SC

S+S is a leader in Mexico as legal advisor in the financial markets. We participate in debt and equity offerings, and public tender offers in several jurisdictions, often working together with distinguished foreign co-counsel experts in international markets. 

We advise financial intermediaries and participants in the Mexican and international markets, including investment funds, brokerage firms, mutual funds management companies, insurance companies and lending institutions, rating agencies, commission agents and agents of derivative instruments, as well as different Mexican issuers. We actively participate in diverse operations involving the National Banking and Securities Commission, the Mexican Stock Exchange, the Institutional Stock Exchange, the S.D. Indeval, S.A. de C.V., Institution for the Deposit of Securities, and the Mexican Derivatives Market. 

We also advise suppliers and consumers of all kinds of products and derivative instruments, including interest rates, foreign currency, equity, credit derivatives, repurchases and securities financing. We represent issuers, underwriters, credit rating agencies, agents and trustees in a variety of offerings and other transactions with securities and other financial instruments in Mexico, the United States of America and Europe. 

We are front-runners in Mexico in programs of securitizing assets and actively participate with diverse credit rating agencies in the analysis of the legal configuration of structured financings.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Mexico
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Santamarina y Steta is an established player in the Mexican market that fields a noteworthy team of corporate law specialists. With offices in both Mexico City and Monterrey, the law firm remains involved in advising domestic and foreign clients on various corporate operations, encompassing joint ventures, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings. The legal team is also skilled at handling varied types of corporate governance mandates, including shareholders agreements, due diligence procedures and contractual matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alberto Saavedra
4
Alberto Saavedra
4
Band 4

Mexico City-based practitioner Alberto Saavedra has longstanding experience dealing with an array of corporate matters, encompassing M&A deals and joint venture agreements.

"Alberto Saavedra is a key corporate partner at Santamarina y Steta. He offers a high level of client service."

Jorge León-Orantes
4
Jorge León-Orantes
4
Band 4

Based in Mexico City, experienced practitioner Jorge León-Orantes benefits from a solid track record assisting clients from the technology, media and chemical industries with their M&A deals in Mexico.

"Jorge León-Orantes has great experience and knowledge of cross-border M&A. His command of the law, his expertise, and his fluency in English are key factors why we work with him."

Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
4
Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
4
Band 4

Solid partner Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is highlighted for his expertise in corporate acquisitions.

"Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is a very experienced lawyer. He knows our business and our needs, and comes up with clear and well-grounded solutions."

Pablo Laresgoiti
U
Pablo Laresgoiti
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Pablo Laresgoiti continues to receive strong feedback from peers and clients alike for his activity in corporate mandates in Mexico, including M&A and joint ventures.

"Pablo Laresgoiti is diligent and practical, and meets deadlines. He is also knowledgeable and agile, and establishes good relations with the counterparty."

Ranked Lawyers at
Santamarina y Steta SC

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Corporate/M&A

Alberto Saavedra
4
Alberto Saavedra
4
Band 4
Jorge León-Orantes
4
Jorge León-Orantes
4
Band 4
Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
4
Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
4
Band 4
Pablo Laresgoiti
U
Pablo Laresgoiti
U
Up and Coming

Clients

Provided by Santamarina y Steta SC

AVX Corporation

Galem Energy, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A.B. de C.V.

Kimberly-Clark de México, S.A.B. de C.V.

Lonza Group AG

Peninsula Capital

Topaz Holding

Verdad Exploration Mexico, LLC

WSP Latin America Holdings

Industries

Provided by Santamarina y Steta SC

Automobiles & Parts

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Insurance

Media

Real Estate

Retail

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications X