The group at Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. handles a range of corporate transactions, among them due diligence reviews, joint ventures, cross-border M&A, reorganisations and foreign investment matters. The team, which operates from offices in Mexico City, Monterrey, Querétaro, is frequently instructed by corporate clients in the automotive, real estate, manufacturing, tech and telecoms sectors. Eleven partners share leadership of the group: key contacts include Monterrey-based Carlos Velázquez de León (corporate law, real estate, mediation); Juan José López de Silanes (corporate, M&A, real estate and private equity matters); Miguel Angel Peralta (corporate, banking and finance, fintech, insurance); Juan Carlos Serra (corporate, energy and infrastructure); Jesus Colunga (M&A and real estate); Pedro Said (corporate, banking and finance, capital markets); Amilcar García (corporate, M&A, contractual law); and Gerson Vaca and Monterrey-based Rodrigo Gardner (matters of foreign investment, corporate compliance, M&A). All named lawyers are based in Mexico City, unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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‘We have worked with Basham for many years. The high calibre of advice, practical guidance in a difficult market (Mexico), and their excellent service levels make the best firm in Mexico in our experience.’
‘Carlos Velázquez de León and Victor Barajas are outstanding. They provide clear, reliable advice, and you feel you are in very safe hands.'
‘The senior partner is always on top of matters and is the one who actually serves the client and ultimately executes the work. In other firms, the senior partner only sells, and once the firm is contracted, they are never seen again; in this case, that's the opposite.'
‘Juan Carlos Serra stands out for his knowledge, experience, and personalised attention to matters.'
'The most important aspect about Basham is that they offer a full range of expertise across all areas that we require legal advice on, including corporate matters, employment, litigation and tax.'
'The lawyers at Basham have provided us with consistently top-notch legal services and they make us feel like valued clients. I especially value the service provided by the partners Jesus Colunga and Juan Jose López.'
Key clients
- Grupo Carso / Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina
- BPF Finance Mexico
- Mubadala Capital
- Milenio Capital
- Ethos Specialty Insurance Services
- Grupo Carso
- Konoike Transport
- PI Industries
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Brainlabs Marketing Digital México
- Legrand Manufacturing
- Quanta Computer
Work highlights
Provided strategic legal counsel to Grupo Carso and Ideal on acquiring an additional 30.10% interest in Talos Energy Mexico, which holds a 17.4% stake in the Zama Field.
Advised Sumitomo Corporation on its investment in Remow and its Mexican subsidiary, Anime Onegai.
Assisted Mubadala Capital with due diligence support to RelyOn's Mexican subsidiaries, addressing corporate, real estate, tax, environmental, regulatory, labour, and litigation aspects.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Carlos Velázquez de León; Juan José López de Silanes; Amílcar Peredo; Miguel Ángel Peralta; Luis Luján; Juan Carlos Serra; Jesús Colunga; Pedro Said Nader; Amilcar García; Gerson Vaca; Rodrigo Gardner