Fernandez, Garcia-Naranjo, Boker & Garibay, S.C.

October 2024 saw Mayer Brown Mexico, S.C. transition into independent firm Fernandez, Garcia-Naranjo, Boker & Garibay, S.C., following the US firm's withdrawal from México. Acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers, the finance group is experienced assisting banks, private equity sponsors and private-credit lending funds with a range of financial transactions, among them secured and asset-backed loans, credit facilities, and securitisation facilities. A recent matter of note saw the team advise BWAY Corporation on the granting of a $25m secured loan agreement to Grupo Zapata for the acquisition of raw material and supplies. The practice is co-directed by Raúl Fernández-Briseño and Francisco García-Naranjo. Fernández Briseño has particular knowledge of structured and acquisition financing transactions involving the fintech, telecoms, and retail sectors. For his part, García Naranjo majors on financial regulatory matters and financial and foreign investment transactions; he has a significant track record in obtaining regulatory authorisations for the establishment and operation of financial institutions in Mexico. The senior bench also includes Jan Boker, whose practice centres on banking and finance, structured finance and capital markets; and Javier Garibay, who specialises in transactional matters, insolvency and restructuring; the pair were raised to the partnership in January and October 2024, respectively. Key associate support is provided by senior Mauricio Rivas Barriga who focuses on financings, structured finance and private credit.