Kavanagh Gorozpe

Website: https://k-g.com.mx/

Telephone number: +52 55 5259 1156

Managing Partner: Paul Kavanagh

Number of Partners: 2- Paul Kavanagh and Patricio Gorozpe

Number of Lawyers: 6 counsels, 10 associates, 12 law clerks

Languages: Spanish, English and French

Firm Overview: 

Kavanagh Gorozpe is a cross-disciplinary firm providing legal frameworks and solutions through the personalized application of cutting-edge legal work to a growing international client base.

Based in Mexico City, our lawyers focus on Tax, Corporate/M&A, , Labour and Employment, Financial, Regulatory, Civil and Commercial Law, as well as Arbitration, operating seamlessly to deliver the legal know-how and strategic alignment that clients need to help further their business interests, addressing the current challenges of the Mexican market. The firm's flexibility and constant innovation have allowed clients to quickly recognise them as a leading firm within the industry.

The firm is best known for tailoring its advice to the distinct circumstances and unique challenges of each client, and for ensuring that the right people are in the right places to provide insight and certainty, from the day-to-day to the most intricate, multi-jurisdictional matters – Kavanagh Gorozpe listen, understanding how to be most effective, adding the greatest value.

Main Areas of Practice 

JOINT VENTURES:

The value of a successful partnership is further established when the legal framework is solid and considers the different business scenarios. The firm analyse existing conditions and propose diverse alternative business structures that are efficient in strengthening of our clients' strategic alliances.

BANKING AND FINANCE:

We collaborate with investment funds, banking institutions, brokerage firms, investors, creditors, debtors, and various public and private institutions, both domestic and foreign, in financial transactions, legal and business projects.

REAL ESTATE:

We have extensive experience in investments, projects, developments, transactions, and operations related to the real estate sectors (commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use projects), designing, and implementing and implemented structures achieving projected objectives.

E-COMMERCE:

Business activities through e-commerce opened markets and scenarios for companies to develop and grow globally. We provide the legal framework to face the constantly evolving landscape, updating to the current requirements, regulatory or otherwise, and providing clear recommendations for development and growth of our clients’ businesses accross digital platforms.

CORPORATE:

The firm has vast experience in the incorporation, maintenance, transformation, merger, spin-off, dissolution, and liquidation of all types of commercial, privately, and publicly owned companies, as well as in the design and implementation of various corporate governance structures, the formation of controlling and holding companies, as well as corporate restructurings.

TAX:

With extensive experience in tax planning and consulting projects, estate planning and investment structuring, tax advice, international taxation, authorizations, permits, litigation and representation before authorities, financial and regulatory aspects in financial and tax matters and AML/CFT regulation, the firm actively collaborate with other professionals in the areas of financial and accounting planning to generate synergies and plan efficient strategies in accordance with current legislation driving to completion the business interests of our clients.

LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT:

We provide consulting in the various aspects of labour law, offering comprehensive advice in the prevention and resolution of collective and individual labour conflicts. We provide insight in labour relations management, prevention, and solution of labour conflicts.

PROJECT FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE:

The firm's extensive experience in infrastructure projects, serving financial institutions, and investment funds, allows Kavanagh Gorozpe to offer highly technical advice, designing trusts and other structures, as well as establishing the framework of guarantees that such projects require.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS:

Kavanagh Gorozpe have represented Mexican and foreign companies in all stages related to the acquisition and sale of companies and/or assets, mergers and spin-offs, including, due-diligence, legal review and audit processes, negotiation, design and implementation of strategies and solutions, as well as the drafting and review of various legal instruments, which are the backbone of these operations.

CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION/ARBITRATION:

Kavanagh Gorozpe focus on preventing and resolving, in a timely and efficient manner, any contingencies, by proposing and implementing legal strategies addressing the core of the matter before administrative and jurisdictional authorities. Additionally, the firm works to provide alternative means of dispute resolution, whether in commercial, domestic and international arbitration, in the administrative andad hocareas, as well as in disputes subject to mediation, negotiation and/or conciliation in the civil and/or commercial areas.

FINTECH:

Kavanagh Gorozpe offer legal and regulatory advice to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and fintech regulations that are slow to adapt, helping companies leverage new technology and find market opportunities in an increasingly growing complex ecosystem.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT:

Kavanagh Gorozpe have extensive experience providing legal advice related to the sports and entertainment industries, advising clients such as sports institutions, producers, developers and specialized service providers in these industries.

PRIVATE EQUITY:

Kavanagh Gorozpe extensive experience in private equity has allowed us to advise clients in all aspects of their operations and activities, from the creation and raising of funds, as well as in the design of solutions and structuring mechanisms for strategic investments and sales, to their successful divestiture.

VENTURE CAPITAL

The firm's practice consists of legal and tax advice to funds, investors, and venture capital entities, both national and international, including corporate ventures, in all aspects of activity. Kavanagh Gorozpe's team has experience in recapitalization and divestiture transactions, implementing different strategies and business models that are both effective and beneficial to the client.

Offices

Mexico City 

Bosque de Duraznos No. 61 – 5E

Bosques de las Lomas

11700, Mexico City, Mexico