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).
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Testimonials
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‘NHG has a very solid insolvency and restructuring practice with a unique approach to the transactional, regulatory, corporate and compliance elements of the area. They have a group of seasoned individuals leading the area with the support of extremely capable associates and attorneys.'
'They have demonstrated to be one of the highly recommended firms in the area. They have a reputation to represent creditors, but they have also gone the extra mile representing debtors in some of the most emblematic matters in Mexico.’
‘Michel Nader and Hans Goebel are the leading figures with an impressive experience, reputation and track record. Javier Arreola is a younger partner with highly technical skills and experience in insolvency mandates. Jesús Pineda - tons of experience and a brilliant future.’
‘Sophisticated and diligent team. Its extensive transactional and financial experience is very helpful in the context of complex restructurings.'
'Their extensive transactional and financial experience is very valuable in the context of complex restructuring processes.'
'Experience and rapidity.'
Key clients
- Altos Hornos de México
- Grupo Elektra
- Bondholders of Unifin 00122
- Afore Azteca
- Afore Coppel
- Principal
- Columbus – Asesores Patrimoniales
- LA Green
- Infonavit
- Argentem Creek Partners
Work highlights
Advised Argentem Creek Partners - Altos Hornos de México in connection with a new potential restructuring of AHMSA, the restructuring of its tax debt and other payment obligations with the Mexican government, and related governance and capital markets issues.
Advised on the restructuring of CEBURES, representing holders of the debt.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Michell Nader; Javier Arreola
Other key lawyers
Adrián López; José Noguera; Jesús Pineda