White & Case S.C. offers investment funds, banks, and corporations support with debt and structured finance transactions, in addition to advising issuers and underwriters on securities offerings on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The group is directed by Juan Antonio Martín, who majors on domestic and cross-border financings, and securitisations. Eduardo Flores Herrera has notable banking and securities knowledge and is active on capital markets transactions involving entities active in the fintech sector. Carlos Mainero and Narciso Campos are often called upon for their regulatory expertise, while counsel Eric Quiles assists financial institutions, underwriters and brokers with securities issuances. Rebeca García López, who focuses her practice on capital markets and corporate transactions, was promoted to the partnership in January 2024; and the team was also strengthened by the arrival of Eugenio Bernal from BBVA Mexico in August 2023. Since publication, the firm has further strengthened the practice group with the promotion of Carlos González Navarro (regulatory compliance) and Simon Micha Kurc (capital markets, banking and securities) to local partners; along with the promotion of Wilbert Luna (anti-bribery & corruption; financial services regulation) to counsel, along with the hire of Jorge Escalante (previously head of capital markets at the now defunct Mayer Brown Mexico, S.C.), also as counsel – all effective as of November 2024.
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‘They have experienced lawyers and specialists in various areas - both locally and internationally - which gives them a competitive advantage. It is a one-stop shop.'
‘Juan Antonio Martín is a lawyer with many years of experience; along with Simon Micha, he has assisted us with achieving complex transactions.'
‘They have extensive experience in capital markets matters; they provide practical and understandable advice. They manage a good speed in their work. Great human touch.'
‘They are lawyers who have handled capital markets matters on multiple occasions and master them perfectly. In addition, they know most of the institutions and individuals involved in a transaction, and their conduct is impeccable.'
‘They have solid knowledge, are always available and know their clients well.'
‘The mastery shown by the team on the topic of alternative assets is vast. Juan Antonio Martín's background helps him a lot, since he has first-hand information, having actively participated in the development of the regulation. He is a fundamental asset for the practice.'
Key clients
- Financiera Independencia
- Banco Santander
- FEFA
- Orbia Advance Corporation
- Cydsa
- Banorte
- Adler Pelzer Holding
- Genomma Lab Internacional
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico
- Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa
Work highlights
- Advised Cydsa in connection with its tender offer to purchase for cash up to an aggregate purchase price of $100m.
- Advised Fondo Especial para Financiamientos Agropecuarios (FEFA) on the issuance of long-term bonds worth MXN$10.08bn in aggregate.
- Advised Orbia on the reopenings of its first and second notes issuances, for a total amount of MXN$10bn.
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Practice head
Juan Antonio Martín