Holland & Knight

Holland & Knight is a global law firm with approximately 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices worldwide. Considered one of the nation’s largest law firms, Holland & Knight provides representation in more than 250 areas of law, including litigation, business, healthcare, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with efficient access to attorneys throughout the firm.

Holland & Knight is one of the few U.S.-based law firms with a full-service offering in Mexico. Our team in Mexico City and Monterrey is an integral part of our Latin America Practice and has substantial experience across all Mexican business sectors and industries, enhanced by our working relationships with leaders in Mexico’s business and government sectors.

Our lawyers actively contributed to the analysis, design and drafting of crucial legislation and regulations currently in effect in the country, as well as assisting with the implementation of various infrastructure projects. Holland & Knight's Mexico Practice played a pivotal role in shaping the Mexican securitization industry, representing clients in several groundbreaking transactions. Many of  the innovative structures devised by our Mexico team of attorneys and legal professionals for large-scale transactions are now industry standards in the financial markets.

Holland & Knight's Mexico Practice has substantial experience in a wide variety of industries and practice areas. Our team has highly knowledgeable lawyers in financial services, projects, corporate services, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), energy, environmental, environmental, social and governance (ESG), environmental, antitrust, compliance, telecommunications, media and technology (TMT), real estate, intellectual property, labor, employment and benefits, regulatory and government affairs, litigation and arbitration, international trade and taxation.

Main Practice Areas

Compliance: Our attorneys have vast experience advising on conducting due diligence and risk assessments of anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering (AML) matters as well as advising on designing, implementing and enhancing compliance programs and tailored internal policies to mitigate risks of administrative and criminal liability. We also lead internal investigations addressing allegations of corruption, bribery, fraud, mismanagement and other violations of the Compliance Program. In addition, our attorneys have experience with other internal policies, as well as applicable legal provision, represent companies in sensitive issues and crisis management.

Corporate and M&A: Our team in Mexico offers comprehensive legal support for public and private companies engaged in local and international M&A, investment and divestment transactions. Our services cover all stages of business operations, from planning and structuring to corporate governance, risk management, financing evaluation, negotiation, transaction closure, process monitoring, documentation and regulatory management throughout the transaction life cycle.

Energy and Natural Resources: We provide clients with comprehensive energy capabilities, including solid knowledge and experience in oil and gas, electricity, liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewables and biofuels. Our lawyers address all legal issues that concern our clients involved in the energy sector, such as public contracts, project finance, M&A, financial restructuring, regulatory and environmental matters, and customized technical and operational consulting, as well as advising companies in all value chains of the energy sector.

Financial Services: We handle local and cross-border deals concerning public financing, complex financing structures, real estate investment trusts (REITs or Fibras), capital development certificates (CKDs), securitizations and equity transactions, as well as syndicated loans, asset-based lending (ABL) financing, corporate financing, real estate financing and aircraft financing.

Intellectual Property: Our team has vast experience in the field of intellectual property (IP). complex transactions, proceedings and litigations concerning trademarks, patents, designs, utility models, trade secrets, technology and copyrights.

International Trade: Our team provides advice on international trade strategies, customs procedures, regulatory compliance, unfair trade practices, investments, IP law, government procurement, litigation and dispute resolution mechanisms under international trade agreements, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), its predecessor the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) system.

Litigation and Arbitration: We provide highly knowledgeable preventive counsel for our clients' contractual devolvement protection to be granted regarding possible litigation and arbitration scenarios in a wide array of economic fields, institutional rules, seats and applicable laws suitable for a particular business. Our attorneys have handled litigation disputes concerning civil, commercial, banking and finance, regulatory, energy, competition, trade, telecommunications, corporate, shareholders, bankruptcy and restructuring, IP, real estate, amparo and constitutional law.

Labor, Employment and Benefits: Our team offers integral advice in labor, social security and migration law for national and international companies. One of our hallmarks is to respond effectively and in a timely manner, providing added value in the key areas of human capital and/or human resources, focusing on aspects of profitability, stability, social responsibility and overall planning.

Nearshoring: The USMCA and recent disruptions to global supply chains have created new opportunities for relocating business and manufacturing operations closer to the United States. Nearshoring in Mexico presents a number of advantages such as cost efficiency, geographic proximity, shared time zones, cultural affinity and business alignment. Mexico's competitive labor costs make it an appealing choice for businesses seeking cost reduction without compromising quality. Holland & Knight's Nearshoring Team comprises diverse, experienced lawyers and professionals that are adept in assisting clients through various stages of the nearshoring process.

Real Estate: The team has extensive experience advising a wide array of real estate developers in diverse industries, constructors and managers of real estate developments and owners, borrowers, operators, investors, landlords and tenants, among others, in Mexico and overseas. We advise these clients in real estate transactions ranging from simple due diligence processes for the purchase or development of land, houses, buildings, shopping malls, plants, hotels, agro-industrial facilities and factories to complex real estate operations where financing and tax planning play a relevant role.

Regulatory and Government Affairs: Our team of attorneys and policy advisors offers strategic guidance, advocacy and solutions to diverse clients such as governments, businesses and nongovernmental organizations (NGO). With vast knowledge and proficiency, we are able to craft strategies that intersect law, business and policy, delivering a multidisciplinary approach to address industry needs effectively.

Taxation: Our Mexico tax team offers a broad spectrum of services, with a particular emphasis on corporate reorganizations, investment vehicles, startups, financing structures and tax-efficient strategies for client transactions. We provide significant estate and succession planning guidance, particularly for high-net-worth individuals.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT): Our team holds a prominent position in the industry, earning recognition from influential figures, international companies and colleagues. Our extensive experience is showcased in our representation of leading multinational companies, as well as our skill and know-how in designing and implementing legal strategies to address the evolving landscape of technological change and industry competition.