Undertaking the full range of capital markets mandates, the 'hands-on' group at White & Case S.C. garners praise for being 'skilled at adapting to client needs' and being 'at the forefront of market trends'. The team is routinely instructed by financial groups, banks, broker-dealers, issuers and underwriters seeking assistance with securities offerings on Mexico's Stock Exchanges, in addition to advising lenders and borrowers on debt and equity financings. Practice head Juan Antonio Martín specialises in capital markets and banking and finance, and has particular experience in securities, domestic and cross-border financings, securitisations and derivatives. Additional names to note include Eduardo Flores Herrera (banking, securities, fintech and capital markets transactions); Carlos Mainero and Narciso Campos (capital markets and financial regulatory work); Rebeca García López (capital markets, corporate, financial regulatory, banking and transactional matters); and Eugenio Bernal, who frequently provides regulatory and transactional advice to financial institutions. Counsel Eric Quiles majors on banking, finance and securities law. The team's ranks were notably strengthened with the November 2024 hire of Jorge Escalante as counsel - he was previously head of capital markets at the former Mayer Brown Mexico, S.C. In addition, January 2025 saw the promotion of Carlos González Navarro (regulatory compliance); and Simon Micha Kurc (capital markets, banking and securities) to local partners, and the raising of Wilbert Luna (anti-bribery and corruption, financial services regulation) to counsel.
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Testimonials
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‘They are highly skilled at adapting to client needs and are at the forefront of market trends. The team is hands-on and always willing to understand the client's environment and context to ensure accurate service. The Legal Developments newsletter is a great tool for clients, helping us stay abreast of regulatory or government changes that may affect us.'
‘The experience and attention to detail. Despite being a large firm, their service is personalized and always on time.'
‘W&C stands out for being very experienced in the matter, has empathy for the needs that are presented to it and does everything possible, within the regulatory framework, to satisfy our needs, the cost-benefit and involvement of partners, associates in the project, is very beneficial for the parties.'
‘Subject matter knowledge, availability and attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Banorte
- Grupo Financiero Banorte
- Banco Santander México
- FEFA
- GAP
- Cox Energy
- Ibexia
- Scotia Casa de Bolsa
- Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa
- Molibdenos y Metales
- Cydsa
- Genomma Lab Internacional
Work highlights
Assisted Banorte with its $1.5bn Basel III capital offering.
Assisted Banco Santander México with a Reg S offering of $900m of 6.921% subordinated preferred Tier 2 capital notes due in 2030.
Advised FEFA on the issuance of long-term bonds for a total aggregate amount of MXN $7bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Juan Antonio Martín
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Flores Herrera; Carlos Mainero; Narciso Campos; Rebeca García López; Eugenio Bernal; Eric Quiles; Jorge Escalante; Carlos González Navarro; Simon Micha Kurc; Wilbert Luna