'Efficiency, quality' and 'legal certainty' are the calling cards of the first-rate team at Cuatrecasas, which is routinely instructed by companies in the financial services, education, real estate and retail spaces seeking assistance with a range of capital markets mandates. Core areas of expertise include the issuance of securities and bonds, the structuring of financial instruments, the negotiation of financing contracts, the implementation of IPO strategies and the restructuring of debt and equity. The practice is directed by capital markets specialist Gizeh Polo, who joined the firm from Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. in September 2023 and is praised for his 'track record of first transaction design' and 'exceptional capacity for diagnosis, creativity and innovation'.
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Testimonials
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- 'We selected Cuatrecasas because of the new team they recently put together. Now they have a first-rate team that not only puts them on par with the top equity firms in Mexico, but possibly at the top. The team asks the right questions, which allows them to identify the right structure for each transaction.'
- 'Gizeh Polo is the main reason we went with Cuatrecasas. Gizeh has a track record of first transaction design for a lot of vehicles (Fibra-E, CERPI, complex trusts, etc.) Gizeh has an exceptional capacity for diagnosis, creativity and innovation.'
- 'I would highlight the support of Gustavo Robles, Iván Libenson and Marco de la Peña. Marco, like Gizeh Polo, has a lot of experience in different sectors. This allows them to ‘import’ experiences from other industries and to understand very well what we look after from the business side.'
- 'The partners' experience in this field makes the difference in efficiency, quality, legal certainty and time to close a transaction. This experience and the team's openness to listen to the positions of all parties involved sets them apart from other firms.'
- 'Gizeh Polo and León López Iglesias stand out for their knowledge, experience, treatment and relationships.'
Key clients
- Arrendadora Actinver
- Corporación Actinver
- Goldman Sachs
- De Fondos para el Retiro, Asociación Mexicana de Administradoras
- Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, ING, RBC, UniCredit, Bank of America, BNP, CA CIB, Mizuho, Commerzbank, BBVA
Work highlights
Advised Arrendadora Actinver on updating documents for the client's debt issuance programme.
Advised Corporación Actinver on the second issuance of long-term debt certificates issued under a shelf registration program as recurrent issuer.
Advised Goldman Sachs and other institutions on an issuance guaranteed by subsidiaries.
Practice head
Gizeh Polo
Other key lawyers
Gustavo Robles; Iván Libenson; León López