Lauded for its ‘expertise in debt restructuring, particularly from a corporate and business perspective’, the practice group at Nader, Hayaux y Goebel, SC is well-versed in bankruptcy, restructuring and workout mandates and is frequently instructed by lenders, including banks, investment funds, hedge funds and creditors’ committees. The team has additional experience in Chapter 11-related matters and is also called upon by companies in financial difficulties. The practice is co-led by name partner Michell Nader and the experienced Javier Arreola. Nader’s broad practice encompasses structured and acquisition finance, M&A, banking, capital markets, real estate and workouts, while Arreola specialises in projects, energy and infrastructure, restructuring and insolvency and financing. Additional names to note include Adrián López (financings, M&A, real estate transactions, restructurings and workouts); and José Noguera (M&A, international commercial transactions, restructurings and workouts). Key associate support is provided by senior Jorge Bojalil who is experienced in financial restructuring transactions and insolvency procedures. Since publication, Bojalil has been promoted to the partnership - effective as of January 2026.
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Practice head

Michell Nader; Javier Arreola

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Adrián López; José Noguera; Jesús Pineda

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