Boutique firm Assembla is well placed to advise multinationals and private equity sponsors on M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The group is regularly called upon to assist with transactions involving entities in the consumer goods, energy, financial services and real estate segments. The team is directed by Andrés Nieto, who works between the firm’s Mexico City and Mérida offices and focuses on transactional mandates, energy and arbitration. Alejandra Gutiérrez, who acts as the leader of the firm’s real estate offering, is also well versed in corporate and M&A matters. Senior counsel Pedro Manzano specialises in arbitration, corporate and shipping law.
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Testimonials
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- Their excellent presentation, availability, and the fact that they truly conduct a detailed analysis of each case are outstanding. The quality of delivery is impeccable. Special thanks to Arturo Retana.
- The team is characterized by its excellent attitude, availability, and presentation. They demonstrate high precision and thorough analysis of each issue. They handle absolutely everything with utmost diligence. They utilize technological tools that set them apart from other firms, such as their use of AI.
- What sets them apart is the combination of international experience with a deep understanding of the Mexican market, allowing them to offer top-tier advice on complex transactions. Their team is agile and highly committed, qualities not always found together in firms of this caliber.
- The human and technical quality of their lawyers: Andrés Nieto and Arturo Retana stand out for their willingness, clarity in communication and mastery of cross-border operations, which puts them above comparable teams.
- Knowledge of the subject, experience, ease of contact, speed of response.
- Speed in responding, professionalism in handling matters, and knowledge of the subject.
- Andrés Nieto is always available. He is highly professional, with extensive experience and knowledge. He provides valuable content and feedback, perfectly suited to the context of the transaction, without compromising its legal value and, above all, protecting the client's interests. He has a refined and elegant approach.
- Excellent team, orchestrated by Andrés Nieto. Excellent M&A practice, where the document analysis and due diligence are impeccable.
Key clients
- Lexington Fibra
- Odyssey Marine Exploration
- Lexington Capital
- Houndstooth Capital
- Medtronic
- Radiant Logistics
- Agrinam Acquisition Corporation
- Be Gan
- Grupo Danone Mexico
- Moov Media Group
- Grupo HYC
- Bridgestone
- Unilever
- Magnum
- Pluxee Mexico
- Lululemon
Work highlights
Advised Lexington Fibra and Patria Investments UK on the latter's entry into the publicly-traded Mexican agroindustrial real estate sector through a joint venture.
Advised Odyssey Marine Exploration on the structuring and negotiation of a joint venture with Capital Latinoamericano for the development of the Oceánica subsea phosphate project.
Advised a consortium led by Lexington Capital and GEMEX on the acquisition, restructuring and SPV structuring of the San Quintín Desalination Project.
Practice head
Andrés Nieto
Other key lawyers
Alejandra Gutiérrez; Pedro Manzano