Opening its doors in March 2024, boutique firm Assembla is equipped to provide M&A, joint venture and general corporate law advice to private equity funds and corporations in the consumer goods, manufacturing, energy and financial services sectors, among others. The ‘highly-specialised and professional’ team is led by ’excellent lawyer’ Andrés Nieto, who divides his time between Mérida and Mexico City and specialises in M&A, private equity and financing transactions, as well as energy and mining law. Further partner-level input is provided by Alejandra Gutiérrez, who draws on experience advising Mexican and foreign companies on their operations in Mexico, in addition to handling cross-border M&A transactions with real estate components, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors. We are saddened to report that co-founding partner Alfonso Razú passed away in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Andrés's personality (pleasant, polite, conversational, with good interpersonal relations) mixed with his intelligence and legal skills (very good lawyer, knowledge of the rules, common sense and judgement) make him an exceptional lawyer. It is the mix that one as a client looks for in any advisor.'
- 'Excellent follow-up on issues, not just staying with the transaction. Alfonso Razú, Alejandro Gutiérrez and Sofía Gómez provided excellent service attitude and demonstrated a good sense of urgency.'
Key clients
- Hershey’s
- Bridgestone
Work highlights
Advised Danone on acquisitions in Mexico.
Practice head
Andrés Nieto
Other key lawyers
Alejandra Gutiérrez