Operating from offices in Mexico City, Monterrey and Querétaro, the team at Santamarina y Steta is well-versed in M&A transactions, joint ventures, incorporations, dispositions and corporate governance mandates. The group is frequently enlisted to act on transactions involving the financial services, hospitality, insurance and retail sectors, and is equally proficient in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts. Banking and finance, corporate and capital markets all-rounder Sergio Chagoya steers the practice. Additional key contacts at the Mexico City office include Alberto Saavedra (foreign investment matters, M&A and project finance); Juan Carlos Machorro (investment and financing projects, restructuring); firm managing partner and corporate all-rounder Jorge León Orantes; Pablo Laresgoiti (M&A, private equity and commercial law matters); and Aarón Levet (M&A, banking and finance). In Monterrey, César Cruz Ayala and Guillermo Moreno are key contacts for M&A, corporate law and project finance; while José Ramón Ayala, in the Querétaro office, specialises in M&A transactions, public procurement and project finance. Daniela Flores (in Monterrey) provides key associate support.
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Testimonials
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'The best experience with the issues related to M&A practice; most of the time they are involved in an efficient and proactive manner and respond proactively to requests.'
- 'Ricardo Orea, Redy Martínez and Pablo Laresgoiti Matute are very professional and are always attentive to our matters.'
- 'The sense of urgency is very good, they respond quickly and this allows projects to move forward in a timely manner.'
‘Highly-trained professionals with excellent qualities in the field.'
‘Sergio Chagoya and Esteban Soto - they pay attention to every detail and are a good team with the other M&A lawyers. They are attentive to details and deeply knowledgeable about regulations and the industry.'
‘Santamarina y Steta's practice is distinguished by its comprehensive and specialized approach to legal advice, combining deep industry experience with an innovative, client-oriented approach.'
Key clients
- Bulk Lift International
- Flexitallic Investments
- Grupo Industrial Saltillo
- Arkema, Societé Anonyme
- Kimek Cosmocel
- KuE Capital
- Marriott International
- Moffitt and its Affiliates
- Fras-le
- Reacciones Químicas
- SEEK International Investments II Coöperatie
- Banco Mercantil del Norte, Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Banorte
Work highlights
Acted as local counsel to Aviva in the acquisition of Probitas Holdings and its subsidiaries, including its entity in Mexico.
Acted as special external counsel to Promoción y Operación, its holding company Controladora Prosa, and its shareholders Banorte, HSBC, Invex, Santander and Scotiabank in the acquisition by Visa of 51% of the capital stock of Prosa.
Assisted RPM Holding with the formation of a joint venture with Frontera Offshore.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sergio Chagoya
Other key lawyers
Alberto Saavedra; Juan Carlos Machorro; Jorge León Orantes; Pablo Laresgoiti; Aarón Levet; César Cruz Ayala; Guillermo Moreno; José Ramón Ayala; Daniela Flores; Esteban Soto; Pablo Laresgoiti Matute; Ricardo Orea