The team at White & Case S.C. is regularly called upon by major commercial and investment banks, multinationals, private equity funds and entrepreneurs seeking assistance with M&A transactions, joint ventures and advisory corporate law mandates. A recent highlight saw the group advise Shutterstock on a $245m acquisition in the digital creative space. Steering the group, Henri Capin-Gally specialises in M&A transactions and antitrust mandates. Also noted: Sergio Márquez, who deals with banking and finance, M&A and capital markets and advises sellers and purchasers on the process of acquiring assets or shares; Fernando Vázquez-Chelius Solís, who majors on M&A and private equity transactions, acquisition financings and debt restructurings; and associate Mariel Martínez Zárate, who handles M&A, corporate governance matters and assisting clients with obtaining regulatory authorisations for the establishment and operation of financial institutions in Mexico. Alberto Sepúlveda, who was previously general counsel at Walmart de México, rejoined the firm in June 2025; he brings extensive experience in M&A transactions to the table, in addition to capital markets, debt finance and financial regulatory expertise.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘Great advice, support, and guidance during our transactions.'
‘Sergio Márquez has been a great advisor; he took the time to learn about our business and understands our needs and the goals we must achieve.'
Key clients
- Gatos Silver
- TransUnion
- Banorte
- China Power International Holding
- Shutterstock
- GAP
- Hybe
- Kohler
- PGIM Real Estate Mexico
- Mac Health
- Cox Energy
- DEG Deutsche Investitions
Work highlights
Advised TransUnion on the acquisition of Mexico’s largest credit score company from a consortium of Mexico-based banks.
Assisted Banorte with the strategic acquisition of More Payment Evolution, a Uruguay-based global payments company.
Advised Gatos Silver on its definitive merger agreement in a deal valued at $970m pursuant to which First Majestic acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatos.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Henri Capin Gally
Other key lawyers
Sergio Márquez; Fernando Vázquez-Chelius Solís; Mariel Martínez Zárate
