Praised for its ‘short response times’ and ’extensive knowledge’, the team at Jones Day assists both lenders and borrowers with a range of asset-based lending transactions, cross-border investments, and acquisitions. The group, which is routinely called upon by domestic and international banks and brokerage firms, has supplementary expertise in the resolution of financial disputes, regulatory matters, and restructurings. Practice co-head Manuel Romano is well-versed in leveraged financing transactions across various sectors, among them energy, manufacturing, and automotive, and is also frequently involved in real estate development projects. Alongside him, Alberto De La Parra takes care of acquisition financings, syndicated loans, and refinancing transactions. Of counsel Arturo de la Parra is noted for his experience in project and infrastructure-related lending transactions. Key associate-level contacts include Alexandra Sibaja (financing transacactions, corporate, and M&A); and Jose Manuel Carrillo (business restructuring, corporate finance, real estate finance, and project finance).
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‘The team is available to attend to any emergency or priority issue. They distribute workloads very well between lawyers of different ranks to be more efficient and provide better cost-benefit to the client.'
‘Manuel Romano (partner) and Alexandra Sibaja (associate) are my main contacts at Jones Day. They always answer in a punctual, accurate and precise manner. Their availability and pro-activity make them stand out in their field. They always anticipate the client's needs.'
‘The availability of the firm's lawyers is absolute, always attending to needs or emergencies immediately and very quickly.'
‘Manuel Romano and Alexandra Sibaja understand very well the needs of the company I represent and that is why they respond accurately, precisely and on time to the requirements we have. In fact, they often anticipate our needs which makes us greatly value the relationship we have with them and the firm.'
‘A lot of expertise, it is clear that everyone has mastery of the topics and markets. Excellent treatment, personalized attention; they are always available to clarify doubts and advise. Short response times. Kindness, extensive knowledge.'
Key clients
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior
- Grupo Gigante
- Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos
- Banco Santander México, Institución de Banca Múltiple
- Nacional Financiera
- Vitol Electricidad de Mexico
- Beel Infraestructura
- Invex Infraestructura 4
- Banco Sabadell, Institución de Banca Múltiple
- Wells Fargo
Work highlights
- Assisted Wells Fargo Bank in connection with an amendment to its $170m line of credit facility.
- Assisted Gigante with a multi-phase refinancing of its more than MXN$10bn of debt.
- Advised Tighitco and its subsidiaries on the Mexican aspects of its $8m term loan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alexandra Sibaja
Practice head
Manuel Romano; Alberto de la Parra