Bankruptcy and dispute resolution-focused boutique Guerra, Hidalgo y Mendoza (GHM) is a strong choice for the range of restructuring and insolvency mandates. The team is regularly instructed by private individuals, banks, companies and government bodies, and has substantial experience navigating debt restructuring mandates and litigating complex insolvency matters. The ‘highly technical’ and ’business-driven’ team assists debtors with restructuring their debt by negotiating agreements with creditors. On the creditor’s side, it is skilled in the recovery of funds following the debtor’s insolvency. Three partners share leadership of the group: Jesús Ángel Guerra Méndez, described as ‘one of the best trial lawyers in Mexico’; Patricio Hidalgo; and Elias Mendoza. Hidalgo’s practice takes in litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and ADR; while Mendoza focuses on civil, commercial, administrative and bankruptcy-related litigation. Also noted are associates Sandra Trejo, Patricia Cervantes, and Adrián Villamil, who specialise in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and restructuring.
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‘It is a firm that, although young, has been working together for many years and has extraordinary legal solidity. Unlike other firms, they work very well as a team and complement each other. They are flexible in terms of billing schemes, and they have several highly skilled female lawyers.'
‘They are highly technical lawyers and are business-driven. Jesús Guerra is becoming one of the best trial lawyers in Mexico. Elias Mendoza has a very promising future.'
‘A great team of capable professionals, always attentive to the needs of clients.'
‘Jesus Guerra, Patricio Hidalgo and Elias Mendoza - in addition to being capable, they are very proactive. In addition to their legal knowledge, they know enough about accounting and financial issues to be able to provide a great service.'
‘The lawyers have very good knowledge of bankruptcy and restructuring, they participate in many of the country's important cases. Their practice is superior to most other firms. Their lawyers are gender-diverse and their team is made up of lawyers of different ages. Jesus Guerra, Elias Mendoza, Patricia Cervantes, and Sandra Trejo stand out.'
Key clients
- Murry Tawil and Isaac Tawil
- Grupo Vasconia and Almexa
- Crediquincena
- Fintech Investments
- Oro Negro
- Northgate Capital
- Wachovia Bank
- SATIC
- Prodinal
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Vasconia and Almexa on the restructuring of their debt for a consolidated amount of $180m, towards a pre-pack concurso.
- Advised Oro Negro on the restructuring of its debt for a consolidated amount of approximately $1bn.
- Advised Crediquincena on the recognition of a $20m DIP financing provided to Landsteiner Scientific in a concurso mercantil proceeding.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Elias Mendoza
Practice head
Jesus Angel Guerra Mendez; Patricio Hidalgo Estrada; Elias Mendoza Murguia