The ‘highly experienced’ practice group at Ontier México is equipped to advise local and multinational clients on a range of corporate transactions, among them M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, dissolutions and liquidations. The team has particular expertise in operations involving clients drawn from the energy, healthcare, telecoms, professional services, real estate and tech sectors. The ’highly pragmatic’ Miguel Ishii, who acts as the firm’s Mexico managing partner, steers the practice and specialises in corporate transactions, shareholder disputes, corporate governance mandates and contract law. Lorenzo Hernández Allones, who splits his time between Mexico City and Madrid and handles energy law and M&A matters; Citlali Pérez Rentería (corporate law, national and international commercial arbitration, mining and energy law and public procurement procedures); and Héctor González (corporate, commercial and finance) are also noted. Key senior associate support is provided by Daniel González Delgado (M&A, banking & finance and financial regulatory law) and Frida Cázares Valderrama (corporate, commercial and finance).
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Testimonials

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  • 'The Ontier team that serves us, led by Miguel Ishii, is excellent. They ensure that highly experienced staff support the partner in matters. There is always close coordination between all members of the team. Ontier's team is always on time and allows us to achieve transactions in less time.'
  • 'Ontier's team excels in a number of areas. Miguel Ishii has the right balance between protecting his clients and making transactions happen. Their commitment to their clients is second to none. There is no requirement that he does not ensure is 100% on time and on budget. He is highly pragmatic and is constantly looking for ways to simplify solutions to legal challenges.'
  • 'Frida Cázares Valderrama has an excellent level of knowledge and experience. You really feel as a client that you have a large team behind you.'

Key clients

  • Alta Growth Capital Mexico Fund III
  • Colep Packaging Portugal
  • Kenergy Tobalá
  • Alta Growth Capital Mexico Fund II
  • Didi
  • Efectransfer

Work highlights

Assisted Alta Growth Capital Mexico Fund III with the acquisition of Grupo Corcimex.
Assisted Alta Growth Capital Mexico Fund III with the sale of Pequeño Caesarmex's corporate structure.

Practice head

Miguel Ishii

Other key lawyers

Citlali Pérez Rentería; Daniel González Delgado; Frida Cázares Valderrama