The practice group at CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow specialises in syndicated lending and project finance, with particular expertise in structuring comprehensive security packages, trust arrangements and multi-source repayment regimes; it acts for a broad range of clients including development banks and commercial lenders. The practice is co-led by Raúl Zepeda, who focuses on financial regulatory issues, corporate law and M&A transactions; and Fernando Nava, who assists banks, funds and investors with financings, the development of infrastructure and real estate projects, and administrative and public law matters.
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Accolades
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials
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- It is their remarkable mediation skills, along with the patience and composure with which they manage and harmonize different viewpoints, even in complex situations, that allow them to build consensus-based and sustainable solutions. They stand out from their competitors largely due to their approachability, sound judgment, and personalized service, which foster trust and facilitate communication. Fernando Nava is distinguished by his conciliatory qualities and abilities, his practical approach, and his willingness to support clients with a proactive and empathetic attitude.
- i) They have a solutions-oriented approach, forming a solid team, in which the partner in charge of the operation firmly takes the lead, effectively guiding and directing their team; ii) Their favorable comparison with the teams of other firms is that they stand out for their clear communication, understanding of the client's business and agile response capacity; iii) Compared to other firms, they are favorably positioned for the consistency in the quality of service.
- The personalized service from the lawyers is excellent; they listen patiently and give clients the necessary time, even for seemingly redundant questions. This is something that doesn't always happen in other firms that seem to be in a rush.
- They are understanding, patient, good listeners, technically skilled, and experts in their field. They have excellent negotiation tools and techniques, and in the collaborative process, the client feels protected and supported.
- This practice stands out for its deal-oriented approach and its extensive expertise and capabilities across diverse areas.
- It's a cutting-edge, sector-specific team. When implementing loans for energy or sustainable projects, they bring technical value that other general firms lack.
Key clients
- Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Públicos, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo (Banobras)
- Nacional Financiera, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo (NAFIN)
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo (Bancomext)
- Banco Inbursa, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Inbursa
- Banco Mercantil del Norte, Institución de Banca Múltiple Grupo Financiero Banorte (Banorte)
- North American Development Bank (NADBANK)
- Banco del Bajío, Institución de Banca Múltiple
- Bankaool, Institución de Banca Múltiple
- Banco Sabadell
- Banco Multiva, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Multiva
- Grupo Indi y Mota Engil
- Grupo Some
Work highlights
Advised Onyx on the structuring of a cross-border credit transaction.
Advised Mota-Engil Mexico on the financing and development of a project for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a urea production plant.
Advised a syndicate of lenders composed of Santander México (acting as administrative agent), and Sumitomo, on the structuring and execution of a syndicated loan granted to Autopista Mante Tula for approximately $986m.
Practice head
Raúl Zepeda; Fernando Nava