Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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Provided by Santamarina y Steta SC
Prominent within the firm’s corporate practice, is the complex area of mergers and acquisitions. Whether representing the prospective acquirer, seller, or the target company in a transaction, our lawyers will protect the client’s interest and help achieve the intended goals, complying with relevant requirements in a practical and business-oriented approach.
Our M&A lawyers provide each client with an overall analysis, suggest structures and strategies and carry out due diligence examinations of the target company. Our services are tailored to the type of transaction and the applicable industry, assessing associated risks and contingency factors.
In doing so, we coordinate internally among specialists within the firm throughout our different practice areas and offices —including antitrust, tax, environmental, and labour, so that we may handle any issues that arise during the course of negotiations or the implementation of the transactions. We also participate in drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactional documents.
We advise on the strategy to follow regarding governmental permits and clearances, including authorizations from the Competition Commission, and provide representation with government agencies on applications for authorizations, opinions, or criteria, as each transaction may require.
Chambers Review
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. Marriott International and Performance Food Group are among Santamarina y Steta's new client wins.
Work Highlights
- Santamarina y Steta's M&A department provided advisory services to Bulk Lift on its sale to New Water Capital.
Strengths
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"I feel very comfortable working with Santamarina y Steta. The lawyers take control of our matters and are clear in their communication with our business team, which makes our life easier."
"I feel very comfortable working with Santamarina y Steta. The lawyers take control of our matters and are clear in their communication with our business team, which makes our life easier."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero possesses expertise in corporate acquisitions in Mexico.
Mexico City-based practitioner Alberto Saavedra has long-standing experience dealing with an array of corporate matters, encompassing M&A deals and joint venture agreements.
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.
"I have a good impression of Jorge León-Orantes' support in our legal matters."
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 has deep business knowledge and is a hands-on lawyer. He provides us with alternatives in difficult scenarios and complies with deadlines."
Ranked Lawyers at
Santamarina y Steta SC
Mexico
Members
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Clients
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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
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Automobiles & Parts
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Insurance
Media
Real Estate
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications