The capital markets team at Jones Day is well-versed in advising issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings, in addition to handling the establishment of mutual funds, pension funds and brokerage firms. The practice is co-led by a pair of experienced of counsels: Silvia Malagón, who has a track record of assisting mutual funds, pension funds, Mexican banks and brokerage firms with corporate and capital markets mandates; and Carlos Sámano, who advises issuers and regulated institutions on public and private offerings of all types of securities.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jones Day is a law firm committed to making business happen by providing the legal certainty needed to secure a long term project in Mexico, their knowledge of the laws and regulations helps to make doing business in Mexico easier.'
- 'Silva Malagón has a great knowledge of the Mexican financial system and is well acquainted with the regulatory authorities such as the Bank of Mexico, the Ministry of Finance and the National Banking and Securities Commission, who are always attentive to the lawyer's opinion. In addition, she is a reference for the financial industry.'
- 'The team, led by Silvia Malagón, keeps up to date and has accumulated many years of experience that makes its contribution to its clients increasingly solid. These attributes no other firm has, as it is highly specialised.'
- 'Silvia Malagón and her team stand out from the competition because of their experience and solid knowledge of the regulation, their participation in forums, conferences and their relationships with the profession make their professional service first class. This, coupled with an excellent level of service, makes her service unique.'
- 'The Jones Day team has excellent expertise in capital markets, and their relationships with various law firms, both national and international, are highly professional.'
- 'The awyers are extremely creative; they have successfully overcome various challenges to structure innovative financing solutions, always with the utmost professionalism.'
Key clients
- Grupo Financiero Citibanamex
- SAM Asset Management
- Operadores de Fondos Banorte
- Scotia Fondos, Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Grupo Financiero Scotiabank Inverlat
- Banco S3 CACEIS México, Institución De Banca Múltiple
- Fondos de Inversión Multiva, Sociedad Operadora de Fondos de Inversión, Grupo Financiero Multiva
- Afore Invercap
Work highlights
Advised SAM Asset Management on the preparation of the legal documentation necessary to obtain the National Banking and Securities Commission's authorisation for the incorporation of six funds.
Advised Afore Invercap, in its role as the management company of Siefore Invercap Básica 55-59, on the preparation of the legal documentation and amendment to the bylaws before the National Commission of the Retirement Savings System, National Banking and Securities Commission, Mexican Stock Exchange and Indeval.
Advised Afore SURA as the management company of Siefore Sura Básica 55-59.
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Practice head
Silvia Malagón; Carlos Sámano