Santamarina y Steta's banking and finance team is well-versed in corporate finance, leveraged finance, structured finance, asset-based lending and project finance, in addition to handling banking regulatory matters on behalf of major local and international banks. The group's expertise extends to syndicated loans, capital markets transactions and financial restructurings, as well as financing for real estate and energy projects. Mexico City-based Juan Carlos Machorro steers the practice and specialises in syndicated loans, cross-border financings, and asset-backed lending transactions. Additional figures of note include: Sergio Chagoya (corporate and regulatory matters, project and infrastructure financing and fintech mandates); Diego Ostos (banking and finance, securities, corporate and M&A); and Ricardo Orea (banking and finance, M&A, bankruptcy and restructuring). Counsel Margarita Casarin has focused her practice on structured finance, syndicated loans, infrastructure financing and development bank lending; while Pablo Ortiz Monasterio is the key associate-level contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Santamarina y Steta's practice is distinguished by its comprehensive and specialised approach to legal advice, combining deep industry experience with an innovative, client-oriented approach.'
‘The team has an excellent combination of technical knowledge and people skills.'
‘The team is very available and responds quickly.'
Key clients
- Banco Mercantil del Norte, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Banorte
- Banco Nacional de Comercio de Exterior, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo
- North American Development Bank
- Arzyz
- Grupo Industrial Saltillo
- Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo
- Fras-le
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- KeyBank National Association
- Multibank
- Keurig Dr Pepper
- Consorcio Integral de Comercio Exterior
Work highlights
Advised Banorte on a series of strategic financing transactions supporting infrastructure, real estate, and corporate development projects across Mexico.
Advised Bancomext on a series of high-value financing transactions across the maritime and industrial sectors.
Advised FONADIN on the capitalisation of more than MXN $15bn through the subscription of shares representing 49% of the capital stock of COPEXA.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Fintech
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Practice head
Juan Carlos Machorro
Other key lawyers
Sergio Chagoya; Diego Ostos; Ricardo Orea; Margarita Casarin; Pablo Ortiz Monasterio