Monterrey-based boutique Canales maintains a broad transactional practice spanning banking and finance, private equity, corporate and M&A, energy, wealth management, real estate and infrastructure matters. The group regularly acts for domestic and international banks, real estate developers, private equity funds, and domestic and multinational corporations. Its workload includes M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, foreign investment projects, divestitures and corporate governance matters, with notable experience in the private equity, real estate, energy, infrastructure and aviation spaces. Leadership is shared between founding partner Bernardo Canales, who focuses on corporate and M&A, banking and finance, real estate and aviation law; and Ana de la Paz, who specialises in private equity, corporate and M&A, real estate and wealth management. Also noted are Emilio Sáenz (energy and infrastructure, corporate and M&A); and Mauricio Montes Sepúlveda (capital markets, private equity and real estate).
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Testimonials
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- The fact that Canales is a boutique firm has been very beneficial, as we receive personalized, first-hand attention.
- Business acumen, knowledge in their specific areas, personalized attention, and quality of service.
- They deliver excellent analysis in exceptional time; they always comply with the due dates we determine.
- Their attention to detail, in my opinion, is something to highlight about their skills.
- This firm boasts extensive experience and a strong network in Monterrey, which has facilitated the transactions we've handled with them. Their team's skills are evident, and they demonstrate a deep commitment to client service. Without a doubt, they are comparable to, and even surpass, many other renowned firms in Mexico. They consistently offer openness and flexibility regarding fees and are readily available to address client needs.
- Their knowledge and connections have generally helped us resolve many issues, as has their constant availability to assist us. I would like to give special recognition to Bernardo Canales.
Key clients
- Compañía Minera Autlán
- One Development Group
- Legand
- Impulso Empresarial Avante
- Alamedida (Grupo Misol)
- Quality Post
- Proximity Parks
- Impulsora de Marcas Extraordinarias (Rabbit)
- Inversiones y Proyectos Estratégicos
- Deltack
Work highlights
Advised Compañía Minera Autlán on a financing facility for a gold mine in Mexico.
Advised investment group Legand on land acquisitions and a joint venture with the Mexican Federal Government.
Advised Proximity Parks on the acquisition of land in Monterrey and Guadalajara, as well as assisting with a corporate restructuring.
Practice head
Bernardo Canales; Ana de la Paz
Other key lawyers
Emilio Sáenz; Mauricio Montes Sepúlveda